Agressive cat
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Dolphyngyrl- I have a cat who gives love bites but he can be a bit aggressive- he's a big cat and doesn't seem to be aware of his strength. I know what you mean.
He always does it when I'm petting him- he's all lovey and all of a sudden he strikes LOL
He always does it when I'm petting him- he's all lovey and all of a sudden he strikes LOL
#22
Originally Posted by Pins n' Ndls
Apparently I have lots of furbaby lovers for quilting friends! Can't thank you all enough for responding to my plea for help. This last time she bit me , she came to me and wanted to be petted. Before I could even do that she leaned over and did her thing! We are both retired people and outside of doctor visits and food, medicine trips, we don't leave her alone. Immediately after doing it she runs and hides from me. But no fear, I won't give her up, just keep a bottle of peroxide and antibiotic ointment handy!!!
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Originally Posted by wanda lou
be very careful with cat scratches and bites, they can cause bad infections.
#24
my friends cat would bite onto her hand but not hard. my friend would just leave her hand still until the cat let go. She had lost her husband recently and the cat missed him terribly. she quit biting now and never bit me,only insisted on sitting in my lap all the time. i tend to keep my hands away from her anyway.
i would suggest you grab her by the back of her neck, like a mamma cat would, and hold onto her awhile. talking to her all the time then let go and pet her. hopefully she will get the idea you are head "cat" and leave you alone.
also, when bitten say "ouch, ouch, ouch" over and over. my older cat got the idea he was hurting us and never did it again.
i would suggest you grab her by the back of her neck, like a mamma cat would, and hold onto her awhile. talking to her all the time then let go and pet her. hopefully she will get the idea you are head "cat" and leave you alone.
also, when bitten say "ouch, ouch, ouch" over and over. my older cat got the idea he was hurting us and never did it again.
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Originally Posted by pookie ookie
I had a biter. Learn her biting signals. Every time you see one, ignore her completely. Turn your back to her. If she's in your lap, put her on the floor. Without emotion or stress. You have to be consistent. My cat was an attention whore. Hated being ignored and quickly figured out what was going on.
Also if she doesn't like being petted in a certain area or manner, don't pet her there or that way.
Get a toy on a stick and play for ten minutes a day. Or, teach her to fetch. Exercise helps.
Good luck!
Also if she doesn't like being petted in a certain area or manner, don't pet her there or that way.
Get a toy on a stick and play for ten minutes a day. Or, teach her to fetch. Exercise helps.
Good luck!
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