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thecoachman Member  Posts: 19 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:02 PM
 
Our oldest cat, 6 years, has been recently getting aggressive (SP?). Well, let me explain; She has always been temperamental w/ strangers and me, the husband of the house, and with our two other younger cats. This cat has always loved my wife and never really attacked her. She is now starting to bite and grab her hand while she is being held in the couch (the cat comes up on her own and lays down). The cat is not being held down or playing. She is actually purring and relaxing but then out of nowhere she just aggressively bites and grabs my wife’s hand and doesn't let go until I yell out loud. She has always peed outside the box and never liked anyone really except my wife. She has her claws and that really is not something we would like to see her or any other cat go though, declawing I mean. I think she should go outside and we will let her come in when she wants and feed her. What do you all think about this????? No she is not sick or anything like that. NEED HELP!!!!!!!! IP: Logged |
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Chessmind Member Posts: 701 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:29 PM
When she's on your wife's lap and ends up biting her, is your wife petting her? The reason I ask, is that when a cat has a painful or tender spot on their body, they may either bite or hiss when it is touched. An example would be an abscess (a collection of puss). Unless the abscess has ruptured, it will be difficult to spot. However, if you feel around on a cat's body who has an abscess you can actually feel a bump or swollen area. Another example would be an area on the cat's body that just hurts when touched. This could be a lot of different things and could be narrowed down if your cat does in fact have a tender spot somewhere. This may not be the problem with your cat. Let us know how that goes and if that's not it we will brainstorm some more. [This message has been edited by Chessmind (edited 12-04-2003).] IP: Logged |
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MaydaysMom Member Posts: 260 |
posted 12-05-2003 12:27 AM
Some cats just have sensitive spots that they do not like touched. One of my cats does not want anything except her head touched. (she's been to a vet many times and nothing has ever been found) Othertimes they can become overly stimulated by petting and lash out aggressively. Some cats you can tell time by with how many they allow. Is the kitty spayed? She could also be releasing sexual tension if she is not. You said that your cat does not like the other cats. Is it possible that she see's one of the other cats or they are doing something to bother her during the time your wife is petting the cat? If so this could be redirected aggression towards your wife. Next time she is petting the cat be sure to survey all of her surroundings to see if something outside of the attention is bothering her. Make sure to watch for warning signs that she might have had enough. Her tail swishing, ears back, etc etc... IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 12-05-2003 10:16 AM
Is it possible that she has mental problems... I'm serious. I just had to put one of my kitties on prozac. If you think she might have mental problems you could talk to your vet about giving her some valium or something similar. IP: Logged |
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lucidity03 Member Posts: 201 |
posted 12-05-2003 11:16 AM
Is the cat being pet when this happens? Some cats get overstimulated when being pet and they don't know how to handle it. My six year old cat loves to be rubbed on his belly. But, when he's done, he's done. He will lock his claws around your hand and tear into you. We have learned his warnings (the very subtle warnings) of when to stop. I don't know if the cat just doesn't know how to react if she's being overstimulated when being pet. -just an idea. IP: Logged |
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