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My cat buttons is normally a sweet cat, but every once in awhile she will bite very hard and will not want to be picked up. I adopted her from our neighbor who has several children who played with her and the other cats very roughly!! What can I do to teach her not to do this!!!  
 
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Does she bite certain days, like she is having a bad day or is it different. Because Coco has bad days where she is mean to Sadie and just wants to left alone.
  
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Is she de clawed? De clawed cats bite more frequently. If this is the case I would re home her so your children are safe, cat bites can very dangerous
Is she spayed?
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She only bites once in awhile!!! When she does I leave her alone for awhile and then she seems to be all right, A month will go by and then she won't bite and then she will bite again. Normally she is a sweetheart and nuzzles me alot. I'm thinking she is just having a bad day!!
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I would agree, humans have bad days why can't cats? 
"The really great thing about cats is their endless variety. One can pick a cat to fit any kind of decor, color scheme, income, personality, mood. But under the fur, whatever color it may be, there still lies, essentially unchanged, one of the world's free souls." Eric Gurnery
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PantherPride rehoming a cat is not the answer to every proublem!!
  "I look at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society.I saw in their eyes love and hope,fear and dread,sadness and betrayal.And I was angry."God" I said,this is terrible!Why dont you do something?God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly."I have done something,"He replied."I created you"~Jim Willis
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if the cat is biting and they are kids around , depending on how bad the bites are and how upset the cat is major undertaking is needed, such a cat may be happier living without kids.
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Several issues may be at play here. First, with this cat's history of rough handling, it's entirely possible that she has some sort of chronic back injury or other injury that is causing her discomfort when picked up and held. It's also possible that she may have some sort of illness that has not been diagnosed. The first thing I recommend is that you take her to your vet for a thorough checkup. If you have a veterinary chiropractor or acupuncturist in your area, it might be wise to take her there, as well.
If she checks out healthy, she may simply not trust that she won't be hurt while being handled. Again, this may be a residual reaction to how she has been handled in the past. Or she may be hypersensitive and easily overstimulated. In either case, you need to learn to "read" her properly. She most likely presents clues to her mood before you pick her up. If her ears go back, her eyes turn dark, her tail flashes, or her body tenses, don't pick her up. She's telling you that she doesn't want to be messed with. If you are observant and learn her body language, you'll be able to interpret when she does and doesn't want attention from you. Never force your attention or affection on a less-than-receptive cat.
If she still tries to bite you despite your best efforts to only pet her when she is receptive, immediately blow HARD directly into her face. That will stop most cats in their tracks and effectively discourage biting behavior.
I expect, though, that if you really tune into her, you'll be able to tell when to keep your distance and allow her to make the first move if she wants attention.
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Agree 100%, however most kids wont simply leave cats be. They want to play with,hug um,that sort of thing.
Thats why I made that kind of subjestion.
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| She could have a hidden injury that could hurt her occasionally -- one of the kids could have unintentionally injured her somehow. My Marshmallow used to bite when I picked her up -- it turned out she had a left rear leg injury as a kitten that bothers her during weather changes. She too was otherwise normally a very sweet and cuddly girl. Learned to carefully pick her up not touching the affected leg to snuggle her (also found medicine to make her leg feel better). 
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