snip.... For example my tomcat was weaned too early. As a common behavior in such situations, it bites me all the time I pet him. It's not a bad bite, for him it looks probably friendly, but it's a bite.. snip.... =20 Interesting. Our old cat (momcat, about 14 years old) has always been a nipper. Seems to be no pattern to it except might be he just is trying to direct where she gets patted. Wife feeds her; I just provide pats as directed by cat.=20 =20 Maybe early weaning engendered this behavior. Who's to know with cats?? =20 Bob Chadwick PICList Lurker since 1997 Palm Bay, FL --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .