Is there any real way to discipline a cat?

My kitten has been biting a lot and I was wondering if you can actually discipline a cat. I read that spraying them with water is cruel and betrays trust. I think she might be teething because she's never bitten anyone (or anything) before. With my dog, time outs work, but they don't seem to be working with Chloé.

How do you discipline your cat?

What works best?

Do you have any recommendations for items to buy for teething?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

some cats love to bite, I had a Siamese male cat that loved to bite my hands, he'd leave indentations but didn't break the skin...told him for a year and he'd just lay his ears back and bite me anyway. One day I had in my lap while going to the vet's office for his rabies shot and once again he bit my hand...I looked at him and slowly bit his leg, he didn't yowl or anything and then I showed him my teeth and told him I could bite too...he didn't bite hard after that, maybe a teasing little nip but not enough to leave dents on my hand. I was really afraid he would bite an elderly relative who's skin had a tendency to tear easily.

3venus · F

I've bitten her back, a light nip on the ear and she stopped but she started again. That's why I think she's teething. I don't want to encourage that behavior, because I don't want her to bite my rambunctious cousin who I babysit frequently.