If your cat is biting hard/drawing blood, this is something to be concerned about and discourage. This could be because the cat needs more play time, or because he/she is over stimulated.
When playing with your cat, use a toy. If you allow your cat to bite you during play, they may transfer that idea over to when you're not playing.
If your cat bites you and is on your lap or in your chair, put the cat on the floor and ignore him/her for about 10-15 minutes. This tells the cat that biting gets no reward. Saying "ouch" loudly (or making another loud noise) also helps the cat identify the inappropriate action.
If nothing else works, use a spray bottle. Gently squirt your cat in the face just enough to shock the cat, not soak him/her. This tells your cat that biting gets an undesirable result.
If your cat is nipping, this is a different story. Is your cat nipping you when you're petting him/her? Cats will nip you to display affection. If you'd like to deter this, any of the above methods will work, but do remember that your cat is doing this out of love.
Lastly, don't hit your cat. Violence brings violence.
When playing with your cat, use a toy. If you allow your cat to bite you during play, they may transfer that idea over to when you're not playing.
If your cat bites you and is on your lap or in your chair, put the cat on the floor and ignore him/her for about 10-15 minutes. This tells the cat that biting gets no reward. Saying "ouch" loudly (or making another loud noise) also helps the cat identify the inappropriate action.
If nothing else works, use a spray bottle. Gently squirt your cat in the face just enough to shock the cat, not soak him/her. This tells your cat that biting gets an undesirable result.
If your cat is nipping, this is a different story. Is your cat nipping you when you're petting him/her? Cats will nip you to display affection. If you'd like to deter this, any of the above methods will work, but do remember that your cat is doing this out of love.
Lastly, don't hit your cat. Violence brings violence.