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# Guides, by situation

Every guide starts from what actually happened — not from theory. If you’re not sure which fits, [use the matcher](https://gentlecatlab.com/tools/bite-pattern-matcher/).

## All guides

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[![A cat receiving gentle touch](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/scenario-petting.webp)BehaviorBites during pettingRecognize changing tolerance and stop before the interaction escalates.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-bites-while-petting/)[![A tabby cat licking the back of a person's relaxed hand](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/scenario-bite-then-lick.webp)BehaviorBites, then licksCompare what happened first and choose the right next step without guessing the motive.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-bites-then-licks-me/)[![Hands being washed under running water with soap](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/wound-wash.jpg)Human safetyCat bite wound careFive steps in order, and the signs that mean you should get medical care promptly.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-bite-broke-skin/)[![A cat pouncing toward a wand toy near a person’s feet](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/scenario-play-clear.jpg)BehaviorAttacks on anklesRedirect stalking and pouncing toward appropriate play.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-attacks-ankles/)[![A young tabby kitten reaching toward a feather wand on the floor](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/scenario-kitten-play.webp)BehaviorHow to stop a kitten from bitingMove hunting practice onto toys, end the game when teeth touch skin, and keep every hand out of play.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/kitten-biting/)[![A guardian supporting a cat under the chest and hindquarters](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/scenario-picked-up-supported.webp)HandlingBites when picked upMake handling shorter, more predictable, and easier to leave.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-bites-when-picked-up/)[![Close view of an alert cat's face, eyes, and ears](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/body-language.webp)Body languageRead the whole catCombine tail, ears, eyes, posture, movement, and context.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-body-language/)[![A tabby cat sitting partly behind a chair beside an open hideaway and a bowl](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/cat-stress-signs.webp)Cat healthSigns of stress in catsCompare possible signs with your cat’s baseline, then reduce pressure without guessing a diagnosis.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/cat-stress-signs/)[![A tense cat sitting still](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/body-tension-real.jpg)Cat healthMy cat changed suddenlyWhen a new or worsening behavior may need a veterinary health review.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/sudden-aggression-in-cats/)[![A tabby cat standing with the whole body and tail visible](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/body-language-full-real.jpg)BehaviorWhy does my cat bite me?Use the moment before the bite to find the relevant situation.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/why-does-my-cat-bite-me/)[![A cat watching an outdoor trigger through a window](https://gentlecatlab.com/images/window-trigger-real.jpg)BehaviorRedirected arousalCreate time and distance when the original trigger cannot be reached.Read the guide →](https://gentlecatlab.com/redirected-aggression-in-cats/)

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