Biting and Scratching Behavior in Cats It's sad to see a cat gotten rid of because of biting and scratching behavior. While biting and scratching are painful and frustrating, these behaviors can be changed with understanding and patience. First you need to find the reason for the biting or scratching. Understanding your cat's body language is often the key. in Catswith behaviorbitingcatsgottenpainfulridsadscratching