Why Does My Cat Bite My Ear?
David Wilson 
Does your fur buddy ever wake you up by nibbling on your ear? And you’re left wondering what’s going on in the head of your cat?
And it puzzles you, making you wonder “why does my cat bite my ear”.
Well, unsurprisingly, any cat owner would question the same thing.
It’s a common behavioral act found among most cats to bite their owner’s ear.
And it’s not something to worry about unless they’re biting your ear with full force.
While there could be any number of reasons for this cat behavior, we’ll walk you through some most common ones.
Separated from their mother way too early
Some cats, especially kittens, exhibit this behavior of kneading and nibbling on your ear because of early nursing. It’s because these fur babies were separated from their mothers way too early.
And now they think of your ear as a way to nurse themselves again, thinking of your ear as a nipple.
This behavior shows how your fur babies were deprived of early nursing because of separation.
Fortunately, most cats start growing out of this behavior once they mature and become adults.
Attracted to the smell of your Earwax
Any cat’s sniffing power is stronger than any of its other five senses. Cats have a smelling capability that’s 14 times stronger than humans’.
But what does it have to do with a cat biting your ear?
Well, it’s a simple answer – the smell of your earwax. Your cat would start sniffing around your ear and attempt to nibble it.
When a cat bites your ear, it’s mostly because it’s attracted to the smell of your earwax.
Of course, you can’t snuffle your earwax, but your fur buddy can thanks to its strong sense of smell.
Showing Affection by biting your ear
While it may seem like your cat is showing aggression by biting your ear, it’s not always the case.
Of all the other affectionate gestures, gently nibbling on your ear is a way your feline shows its affection.
It does so by gently picking at your earlobe to show their affection towards you.
This behavior is mostly harmless unless you’re someone who isn’t comfortable with it.
Or perhaps, demanding playtime and attention
When your cat is hungry, demands playtime, or seeks attention, it might communicate through subtle signs.
While the cats are super vocal, they can bite your ear other than meowing at you. They do this so you can notice them and give them time!
Sometimes, your cat may be trying to communicate with you by biting your ear. And you should pay attention to its demands and needs – particularly feeding needs.
Other times, you might need to play with them so they don’t have to deal with their boredom.
Bottom Line
Sometimes your cat may bite you because they think of your ears as a ‘toy’ to play with. Most times, it’s harmless behavior. However, any form of attacking your ear through biting it hard should be discouraged.
