I took in a pregnant foster on Saturday. She's pretty well freaked out by humans but oddly LOVES to be pet if she can convince herself to leave her box and come over.
Problem is that she "bites". Its a bit too hard to be a nibble, but definitely not a full on bite. Likely cause she's overstimulated. Partially cause she's a brat. (I stayed away from her mouth earlier and I swear she glared at me and swatted me instead. ROFL!) Anyways, i have no idea how to deal with biting when I also don't want to do anything to confim or worsen her fear of humans.
Prevention is key of course but for when she swats or bites me what should I do that wouldn't make her fear of humans worse? I tried a standard ouch and glare but that freaked her out too. I'm trying to get her to warm up a bit before the babies come so I don't lose a hand trying to weigh them, but wonder of instead I should be leaving her mostly alone. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated!
Problem is that she "bites". Its a bit too hard to be a nibble, but definitely not a full on bite. Likely cause she's overstimulated. Partially cause she's a brat. (I stayed away from her mouth earlier and I swear she glared at me and swatted me instead. ROFL!) Anyways, i have no idea how to deal with biting when I also don't want to do anything to confim or worsen her fear of humans.
Prevention is key of course but for when she swats or bites me what should I do that wouldn't make her fear of humans worse? I tried a standard ouch and glare but that freaked her out too. I'm trying to get her to warm up a bit before the babies come so I don't lose a hand trying to weigh them, but wonder of instead I should be leaving her mostly alone. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated!