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A short explainer from a Cats Protection behaviourist on why cats sometimes bite or swipe during interactions, and how to read the warning signs first.
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domestic cat
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Checked by an AI assistant using the publisher, description and sample frames, then approved by the site owner. Not yet watched in full by a person. (2026-11-05)