Is kitten playfully nibbling on your fingers ok

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So Sunny my 4 month old kitten is a playful finger nibbler and I was wondering if this normal kitten interaction. She doesn't bite to hurt she just likes to pat them with her paws and then playfully nibble on them.
 

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My kittens do the same thing. So I guess is normal behavior for cats... One likes to lick my fingers, and head lol
 

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Yes, very normal.  It's best to get them in the habit of using non fingers to chew on early though as it's not as much fun when they are a 15 pound cat
  I recommend toys instead
 
 
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Yes, very normal.  It's best to get them in the habit of using non fingers to chew on early though as it's not as much fun when they are a 15 pound cat
  I recommend toys instead
 
    
   I learned that the hard way, a long time ago.


The last time I brought a young cat home I made up a little sign that said 'fingers are not toys' as people just don't seem to be able to resist playing 'spider-hand' with kittens.
 
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Well apparently she likes to nibble and play with toes under the sheets as well. When she's laying on my bed at night and I move possitions/roll over, she will see my feet moving under the covers and will pounce on them.
 

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Well apparently she likes to nibble and play with toes under the sheets as well. When she's laying on my bed at night and I move possitions/roll over, she will see my feet moving under the covers and will pounce on them.
Another favourite kitten activity.
 
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