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My cat “beans” is a year old, and I’ve had him since he was about 4 months old. He has always been super outgoing, friendly, and sure of himself. He’s never hissed, growled, or viciously attacked anyone or anything. He is very affectionate and loves to snuggle.
The past couple of months, however, when I’m petting him or giving him affection for maybe too long, he’ll resort to biting me and I would say “gently” attacking me? At first I thought they were love bites to say “hey, too much, back off” so when he does this I back off and stop petting him. But it’s only escalated (mildly), he now meows constantly at me during these episodes and refuses to back off. No growling, hissing, or any other behavior to indicate fear or anger, he actually purrs when doing this. But he bites hard and wraps his whole body around my arm to chomp down on a single spot. When I back off and remove my arm he just comes after it again. Then, he eventually gives up and wanders away. I’m not sure what this could be from so if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!
The past couple of months, however, when I’m petting him or giving him affection for maybe too long, he’ll resort to biting me and I would say “gently” attacking me? At first I thought they were love bites to say “hey, too much, back off” so when he does this I back off and stop petting him. But it’s only escalated (mildly), he now meows constantly at me during these episodes and refuses to back off. No growling, hissing, or any other behavior to indicate fear or anger, he actually purrs when doing this. But he bites hard and wraps his whole body around my arm to chomp down on a single spot. When I back off and remove my arm he just comes after it again. Then, he eventually gives up and wanders away. I’m not sure what this could be from so if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!