This lady gave us a cat that was well cared for spayed/nutered etc and has all his shots, He acted normal when my wife held him, but now back at our house he is acting really scary with this growling and hissing, he is so aggressive he won't let us up stairs!. He even came down the stairs to the living room growling at me and jumped on the arm of the couch and attacked my arm!!! He is crazy, sometimes he rubs against your legs, then he starts growling!! what should we do with him? He is NOT timid and is extreamly agressive and appears nuts! HELP!
2006-12-27 09:17:00 · 9 answers · asked by b b 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
He is 4 months old.
2006-12-27 09:18:00 · update #1
If he's not been in your home very long, he's probably quite scared and lashing out. Give him a safe place to adjust and a bit of patience.
2006-12-27 09:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by gracie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would call the lady that gave him to you and see if he acted this way before,
did you give him a safe room?? or did you just let him free in the whole house?? If you didnt give him a safe room you need to cuz cats are very territorial and he may feel threatened and afraid cuz he doesnt know where he is. Find a small room or big closet and put him, food, water, litter box, and some toys and leave him in there for a couple of days. Don't put him somewhere where there is hiding places, you want him confident about his surroundings. Every couple of hours go in and just sit there and try to play and pet and talk to him. then once he is confident about that room "his territory" open the door and let him come out on his own terms.
Hope that has helped any.
2006-12-27 09:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's freaking out because he's scared. He was just removed from what he knew as home and brought to a new place, a whole new world. While most cats will hide in fear, others will lash out trying to protect themselves. Best bet is just give him his own space and let him get used to the house and the new smells before trying to love on him. Still let him know that you're there for him, let him see you feeding and watering him and don't run from him but don't force yourself toward him. He'll get the idea and being a baby still, it will probably happen rather quickly. Make sure to give him a room where he can feel safe and alone that he can always escape to should he need to. Animals like to have their own "den" of sorts. Good luck!
2006-12-27 09:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like the "docile" Siamese I received as a gift after he was adopted from a shelter. He was anything but docile. He was very agressive with clawing and biting a bare or covered arm or foot. The hissing and growing was his way of informing me I'd crossed his boundaries/territories. He'll soon let you know where his safe place is when you can't find him becasue he's in hiding.I found tending to his basic needs of food, water, litter and saftey and giving him lots of space worked best. I also found a cover for my arm called a Play Paw to work wonders since I don't approve of declawing. Remember he's come to live with you but on his terms. Good Luck. .
2006-12-27 11:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Animals usually don't act up for no reason. It could be scared, or hurt. He's pretty young so he's probably not trying to kill anyone or anything. Don't hurt him, don't beat him into submission. But my cat will hiss or growl when she's scared, and needs to be comforted. Obviously, he was good at the other ladies house, meaning he was comfortable with her, he knew who she was, and loved her. So at ur house he's acting up. He probably wants his "mom" , the one he grew up, even if only 4 mths, with.
2006-12-27 09:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Who knows? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it has shop up for greater or less 7 months, i could flow to the vet and notice what's up. it may be purely conserving his territory risk-free and it may oftentimes final as long as 5 to 7 weeks as quickly as they meet it may flow back to a pair what time-honored. they could nonetheless combat for couple of minuets however the unique (first) cat could flow back to time-honored and not growl at something or not enable to be touch.
2016-12-11 17:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might just be scared and stressed out ;from going to another house to live...i know when cats are new to their surroundings;they like to jump and kinda fly around the floors.. give him a few days ;to see if he calms any,,, if not bring him to the vet and he could help you with kitty,,,,,,,,good-luck he doesn;t understand why the lady gave him up;and is probably in fear of his life.he doesn;t know that you and the Mrs.;are the good guys,,,,
2006-12-27 09:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this but usually cats are affectionate depending on how much handling they had as a kitten. I got one once that the man swore had been handled constantly and when we got home it was almost ferile. Try to keep handling him as much as possible, with gloves if necessary (not against his will). confine him to one room at a time until he gets used to his surroundings. Try giving him little treats and calling him to come each time. Lots of love, positive reinforcement and affection.
2006-12-27 09:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by it's me 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he is only 4 months old I doubt if it is neutered. Their balls don't drop until about 6 months. He is probably just suffering from seperation anxiety. Talk to your vet and see when they suggest neutering him. Our vet made us wait until our cat was I think 3 lbs.
2006-12-27 09:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by daisog_h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋