Simba growls like a dog, has viscious outbursts and keeps relieving himself on the bed - we just dont know what to do. He's gorgeous but its driving us mad!
2006-09-21 03:44:35 · 13 answers · asked by E-J 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
you might want to have a vet check him out make sure there isn't anything medically wrong with him.
2006-09-21 03:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by macleod709 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are there any other cats in the house? If so, maybe he's having a stressful time with them. Add more litter trays around the house to give him more options on where to pee. He may not like the position of the current litter tray and feels threatened there. Peeing on your bed could mean this is the only place he feels safe (it has your scent on it).
Regarding the vicious outbursts, take him to a vet for a check up. He may have a urinary tract problem because he has been holding in his pee for whatever reason and this will make him a bit tetchy.
I don't think he is mentally ill. Maybe bored and frustrated. If he doesn't go outside, consider letting him. Some cats are outdoor cats. If it really isn't possible, give him more to do inside. Safe places are important for cats. Create somewhere he can go to escape everyone. My cat likes a clothes dryer which she uses as a kind of tent. Or place a cosy box somewhere and don't disturb him while he's in there.
Place more toys around the house. Construct a few tunnels that he can run round and play with him a lot. Ribbon attached to a stick is good. Plus you can tie it to a door handle so it dangles freely and he can play with it when you're not there.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-24 01:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by missy041205 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's not growling like a dog, he's growling like a cat. Yes, cats growl.
It doesn't sound to me like your cat is mentally ill, it sounds like he's mad/upset about something. This kind of behavior isn't too unusual for younger cats, especially younger males who haven't been neutered. If he hasn't been, get it done. You'll be surprised the difference it will make in his personality.
On the personal front, make sure no one's doing anything to make him mean. If you have children, make sure they're not hitting him, playing too rough, teasing, chasing, etc. If a cat doesn't feel safe, he will constantly be on-guard....and a bit fiesty.
As far as him peeing on the bed....neutering would help this, too, but you have to make absolutely certain you get ALL of the smell out of that area. If it still smells like a toilet (and he can smell much better than you can), he'll still use it as a toilet. Make sure he doesn't have an infection that could make him avoid the litter box, and spray him with water if you catch him ever trying to do it again.
A visit to the vet would be a good idea. Make sure he's had all of his vaccinations. If it's nothing physically wrong, pick up a copy of Cats for Dummies. It's a wonderful book with practical solutions to nearly every behavioral problem.
Good luck!
2006-09-21 03:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a scary ordeal for the lil guy, I had my last male cat, neutered as a one year old and he behaved, almost the same way. He is probley in some pain when he urinates, and growls when he doesnt want to be touched, give him some time, tell everyone to leave him alone for a bit, to heal, and settle down. When cats are stressed they will sometimes urinate elseware than their litter box or outdoor potty spot. My cat would do this at times, to show me he was upset or angry. For example, He couldnt stand lil kids, the loud noises and crying of a baby, would make him behave strange. He would prove this to me by taking a dump, by rugs or feet away from his litter box. It was annoying, I find that if you leave them alone, for awhile in a room with thier box and food, your cat will start doing his buisness in the right place instead of your bed. (smile)
Sincerly, a Cat lover
2006-09-21 04:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Such A Chicka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL cats growl; its normal. His "outbursts" are not being vicious- he is just having a catty daft half-hour- give him lots of catnip mices to play with, and ping-pong balls, nice crispy greaseproof paper strips tied to a long bit of string and dragged across the floor are great fun too. Keep the bedroom door shut, so he has to use his tray- he will soon get the message. He sounds like a typical ball of energy kitten; enjoy him!
2006-09-22 11:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to take him to the vet. How long ago was he neutered? Could this be the cause? My male cat was vicious when he was a kitten but once he was neutered he was fine and turned in to a lovely cat. The vet would be your best bet.
2006-09-21 03:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its time for a trip to the vets there could be an infection there and that would cause pain so therefore causing the growling this would also corrispond to the urination.i would deffinitly take a trip to the vets if everything is fine then its a behavior problem and you could ask to vet for a referal to a behaviourist
2006-09-21 05:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by jenny n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutered males sometimes get urinary tract infections. I would take him to the vet to first rule out a medical reason for this behavior.
2006-09-21 04:19:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen this before.
You aren't going out with a black man by any chance?
If so this tends to bring out wild behaviour in kittens which has not been scientifically proven as yet but remains a mystery.
I suggest you get rid of the black man to save your kitten.
2006-09-21 04:11:41 · answer #9 · answered by shanesek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a vet checkup to rule out anything physical. Then figure out what has changed in his environment...food, litter, people, pesticides, carpet cleaner etc.
2006-09-21 03:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by happyendingsonly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋