posted 03-17-2004 07:11 PM         

I have just finished reading all the posts and am really grateful to y'all because I have been desperately trying to work out why my part Maine Coon 2 year old spade girl (Tigerlily) has started to viciously attack me - but not daddy! We have also given this kitty loads of affection since 12 weeks of age(she has never been mistreated)and I have experienced exactly some of the behaviours described here which is why I have been searching for help! It is really bizarre behaviour which I have never experienced before.I am not afraid of her but she makes it clear she would really like to hurt me I just managed to stop her before she leaps onto my face (whilst I am standing)

I am a really HUGE cat lover...so this has made me feel less affectionate toward her. I agree that I may be a jealous thing and she is challenging me to take my role. Also it is possible she has a medical problem and this is her way of telling me she is in pain as I am the main care giver and daddy is the main play buddy. I am wondering if it is furballs causing bowel pain or something like that? Also I am interested to find out more about getting another cat to keep her company (see above)- considering she is female should I be looking at another female or male?

I am wondering how DJ is going lately...has it got any better. I wonder what'DR HARRY' from HARRY"S PRACTICE might say!

Glad to know this forum exists!

posted 03-18-2004 09:39 AM         

Your cat may be trying to show you that she's the boss. Or she could just be playing and not aware of her own strenth.

You sound like a cat lover, so I'm sure Tigerlily is already spoiled with toys, but does she have any that she can wrestle and fight with? This will allow her to burn off that agressive energy without harming anyone.