i recently got a rescue kitten, he is extremely aggressive and i'm worried that he may be feral?

Question

i have had my kitten for 3 months now and at first i thought he was just playful but has recentley started to bite and draw blood, he will attack me for no apparent reason and will be lay down as if going to sleep then start to bite. he isn't nervous around people and has lots of toys, he eats well and always has food, water and his litter tray within reach. he isn't left alone for a great deal of time. i am worried that he could be part feral and this behaviour will not settle down. is there any way i can find out?

Answer 1

A feral cat would not be comfortable around people, so that answers part of your question. Feral kittens, once socialized, are just like any other domestic cat.

A three month old kitten is extremely playful, and my guess would be that he was separated from his mother and littermates too early to have learned proper manners about how hard to play.

You could try a firm "NO" and physically removing him, firmly but gently, a distance away from you when he does this. At all other times, be attentive and loving and don't ignore him when he is behaving.

They do catch on rather quickly. Just be sure to provide him with things with which to play, like balls with bells, etc. He has a great deal of energy and hasn't been taught manners. He will be just fine given enough time.

Answer 2

Most non pedigree cats have feral in them but his behaviour has nothing to do with that. I have a Birman and when she was 3-4 months old she did the same thing! Even jumping as high as my waist for a bite!
He is just being playful and his biting will calm.
Next time he does this just ignore him don't play back, and when he plays nicely react positively he will learn then that playing in a certain way is better for him.
Enjoy him whilst he is this age they grow up so quick

Answer 3

I am sure that he will be ok but you will have to give him some time.You don't know what had happened to him when he was born.It will take a while for him to settle down-but he will in time.I too had a kitten from a shelter.She was very nervous and not good with people.She was born under a shed and was not in contact with humans.Her Mother was a stray cat.Just give him a little space on his own and if he wants a cuddle let him come to you.Good luck.I'm sure in a few more months you will be writing on how great he has settled in!!

Answer 4

i agree in principle with Lovemycat & Littleboo . kittens are naturally playful and can be quite vicious at times . every kitten i have had has gone through this stage but they do grow out of it . try rolling up a small ball of paper , show it to the kitten as you would show a dog a stick to fetch , then ping it off your hand for him to chase . I did this with all my kittens and even managed to train them to fetch the ball back to me . I would play with them like this for ages until they were tired out . It became a ritual and they soon forgot about the biting . I do not agree with shutting them in a dark room . they are not children and will not know that they have done wrong . I think this will only serve to make the kitten feel more unsecure and unsure of his place within your home . He will bring you a great deal of joy for years to come . Good luck .

Answer 5

The other answers, about the time-out and the energetic playful kitten, are most likely accurate. Also, lots of people play rough with kittens when they're tiny balls of fuzz. Then when the teeth get bigger, and the jaw gets stronger and the claws get sharper, the kitten still plays rough but with more painful results. Remind all family members and visitors to play gentle with the kitty with their hands. Use toys or long feathers to get their high energy play needs out.

If he lashes out when you're petting him, maybe something on him is painful. Seek a vet.

And "non pedigree" cats have no more feral in them than the purebreds do. "Feral" just comes down to if the cat is domesticated or not. Feral isn't a specific breed of cat. It's not a genetic thing. The genes are all the same. It's a way of living, in the wild, without people. Feral cats simply are not socialized to be around humans. I don't know where you got it from, but your kitten is probably not feral.

Answer 6

ok so first of all it is not any longer the semen that travels to the egg it is the sperm. Semen is what the sperm are in at the same time as they arrive out. The sperm leaves the semen interior a jiffy and travels into the womb. Then it travels through the tubes to the position it expects the egg to be. that would want to take hours or longer depending upon how nicely the sperm swim and how immediately they bypass. maximum sperm aren't to any extent further formed proper and they wander away or swim round in circles or purely undeniable die before they get there. yet seeing that there are literally thousands of them this isn't in many situations a topic. Sperm can stay as a lot as 5 days, yet 2-3 days is extra immediately ahead.

Answer 7

Have you considered neutering the kitten ? They are territorial creatures even if they are not feral. It has a very good territory that you have described to me - food, warmth, comfort and it is making sure it does not loose this at the moment driven by his territorial hormones. If you remove the testes it will physically remove most of these offencive hormones - it should not hurt him if done at the vets properly, and you should find him easier to cope with.
Unlike dogs, cats have their own idea about who is right, just like us it is usually them ! Deal with the hormones and he may decide generously to share his home with you. Good luck !

Answer 8

I got a rescue kitten and took him to the vet, after a ball removal op, he was a bit pissed off for a few days, then became a really cool cat. This is normal as there are loads of chemicals in any male animal which gets him frustrated! he cant do anything else like go get a beer or chat on the net so he gets angry and aggressive.
I suppose with all them claws, he cant even make the scene with a magazine!!!

Answer 9

He will settle just give him lots of love and space . My most recent cat ive now had him two years was exactly the same so much so that i called him grumpy bag . I gave him lots of love and attention and in time he came round .He is now the most softest animal ive seen .I do tell him he has the wrong name now but i wouldnt have changed a thing and he is now like a big baby and wont leave me aone he will even put his paws up for me to pick him up .Persever and he ill turn out just fine.

Answer 10

You handle this the same way you would with a child.....using time out.

You need an enclosed space. A bathroom works. Basically, the moment your kitten does any of this bad behavior, you pick him up immediately and place him in the bathroom. Turn out the lights and shut the door. Leave him in there a half an hour per episode. Works best if it is pitch dark. Ignore his crying. Gradually, he'll learn which behaviors result in his doing time in the pokey. And he'll stop.