My cat keeps on biting my two year old if she walks he will attack. I don't want to take him to a shelter because if I told them that he bites my daughter all the time they'll put him into a long sleep. How do you make cats stop biting and attacking for no reason. He at time can be a very loving cat who curls up and purrs to you. And it's mainly my daughter he get and she doesn't even do anything he'll even bite her when she is sleeping. He has a playmate to play with. What do I do. Please Help.
2006-09-02 20:36:58 · 11 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
We have tried sticking him in a closed room but he tares the room apart, and he is an indoor kitty only because we live by busy streets and I think there is a catknapper in our apartments.
2006-09-02 20:44:51 · update #1
This has been going on for the past three months. Since we got him. Moving him doesn't work when you try to pick him up he full blown attacks you biting scratching and moving all over your arm. My daughter loves the cat all she wants to do is cuddle him.
2006-09-02 21:22:44 · update #2
A couple of questions for you:
1. How old was the cat when you got him?
2. Where did you get him from?
I ask because there may be several reasons for his behavior. If he grew up in the wild/on the streets, he may be feral. Feral cats attack if they feel threatened (he may bite your daughter because he's jealous of her or has been rough handled in the past by small children). Second, the older they are, the harder it is to train them to tolerate children.
He may not be a cat who likes small children. I've seen ads in Pet Rescue Centers looking for adopters in homes without small children-they don't put a biting cat to sleep unless he bites everyone he comes into contact with and only after they've ruled out other issues. I think you may want to talk to a vet about his behavior to determine what would be best for both your family and this cat. You don't want your daughter to get seriously hurt or grow up with a fear and/or loathing of cats.
In the meantime, if you can catch him trying to bite her, say NO loudly (in a deep voice) and spary him with water as others suggested. You can't spray him before he bites, as he won't know why you are spraying him.
Also, your child may not know yet the difference between a gentle petting of fur and rough petting. Most toddlers don't know what gentle means and need to be taught. I know she may think it would be cute to hold him, but he shouldn't be held against his will (that's when they bite and scratch).
I would suggest modeling good petting behavior with your daughter, too.
You may need to give this cat to a family without small children and try again for a pet when your daughter is older.
Good luck.
2006-09-02 23:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Draga M. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the squirting water trick- it does wonders:) And it doesn't hurt them. You should probably take the opportunity to teach it the word "no" at the same time. We used a water squirter on our cat that would climb your leg like a tree if you didn't feed her quick enough- she got the picture.
I would also consider trying to keep them seperate for a while. Either the cat is playing, or he's thinking- "I'll get her before she gets me". Make sure that your daughter doesn't handle kitty too roughly, and make sure that the kitten knows that biting = no playing. If the cat is only playing but biting, pick it up and move it away from where you are. It might take a bit of perseverance, but eventually your cat will get the idea that if he bites he gets rejected.
Good Luck with your new kitty
2006-09-02 21:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever he is about to do this say NO firmly to him, and when he goes away be nice to him. Don't give him away, he's just jealous of your child. Try not to show much affection to the child when the cat is around, and don't neglect the cat. Also, there are some appliances you put in the plug and they transmit cat feromones that calm cats. Finally, when you are away, restrict the cat in an area of the house not accessible to the cat. If you decide to give him, try to find a house for him, put an ad, etc. Death penalty for biting is too strong!! Besides, when your daughter gets a little older she'll be able to control him and they'll be pals.
2006-09-02 20:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your cat is jealous of your daughter. make sure he understands that you love him too. as for the biting, use a key word to tell him he did something wrong whenever he does it. don't give the cat away. kids should grow up with animals in the house. my dad didn't and now he doesn't know how to connect with animals.
2006-09-02 20:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by rebel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modifying a Cats behavior, in MY experience is practically impossible. What has sort-of worked in the past is squirt guns. Keep a loaded squirt gun in every area of your home and whenever the cat does a behavior that's unacceptable, squirt them. Cats HATE water and it's non-violent. If you keep-up with squirting them, they MIGHT learn that it is a bad behavior. For the safety of your child though, you probably should remove the cat from the home until the child is able to defend herself (with a squirt gun of course).
2006-09-02 20:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by spencer h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SQUIRT BOTTLE!!!
You have to catch cats just as they are ABOUT to do something bad. Give him a little squirt, but don't chase and scream at him...he'll be more likely to retaliate than learn.
If you're a bad shot at the squirt bottle, use bean bags. Again, lob one at him just as he's about to attack your daughter. This is usually redirect his energy.
Also, play with the cat!!! Get one of those kitty cat fishing pole with a feather on it toys. Play with him till he's dog tired. A tired pet is usually a good pet!
2006-09-02 20:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by Chellebelle78 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
spray the cat with water 2 if it bites
2016-03-27 05:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a kennel and when he does it put him in it its like time out,eventually he will realize that is why he is going in there it will take a few times each time leave him in there a little longer,start at about 5 min and add five as you go he will get sick of it and stop..good luck
2006-09-02 20:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a lil discipline will do. if the cat still won't listen, punish em by sending them somewhere like outside or not giving them treats because they bit your two year old... once your cat gets the routine of not biting your two year old, then treat him nicely! if he's nice to other people, treat him nicely like an award something...
2006-09-02 20:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by ♬müsic-to-yoür-ears♬ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no idea...!!!!!
is it serious is she wild...!!!!
well give her something to play or eat when she does the action again..!!!!!!
cat wills oon forget that wat she was doing
2006-09-03 03:23:42 · answer #10 · answered by nickless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋