She will just get this crazed look to her and her ears will be back and she looks like she is staring off into space, then she attacks and really hard too.
She won't stop if I have any flesh showing, I have to go jump under a blanket and even then she will sit there with that crazed look just waiting to see some flesh.
2006-12-29 12:40:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat does this, but only with my ankles and toes. When she goes psycho kitty, better cover up, and even then, she'll stare at our feet, waiting for them to appear or twitch.
It's normal play behavior, especially in young cats. You can teach her not to attack you with a two step approach. First you want to show her that attacking your flesh is unacceptable. Second, you want to distract her with something that is even more interesting that your fingers and toes.
To discourage her, startle her. A spraybottle of water with a SMALL amount of vinegar works well. Or something really loud happens when she bites. A can with coins or stones works well. You can shake it at her or throw it near her.
To distract her, well, that can of coins tossed her direction just might be enough. If not, redirect her attention to something that moves and is out of reach of your bod. A feather on a fishing pole. One of those laser pointers. The one toy you bought for her that she absolutely adores.
The most important thing here is to be consistant. You can't let her play with your fingers sometimes and then punish her when she goes for your calf with teeth and claws. She doesn't understand the difference. So be prepared to discourage/distract absolutely every time she wants to play with parts of you. Everyone who plays with her has to follow the same rules also, by the way. Cats are very smart animals but they don't understand the difference if they can play with one person's fingers but not another's.
2006-12-29 12:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Cats will often behave this way if they are being teased too much, or if they have had enough playtime. Sometimes they will also nip or bite when they have had enough cuddles and just want their space. The under-the-blanket game is always fun for the human (until the cat bites, that is!) and sometime for the cat also, but you also have to expect a certain amount of wild animal behavior. Remember, cats are predators and when you tease them, they respond as if they were stalking prey. It's usually better to use some type of cat toy that isn't directly in your hand, like feathers on the end of a string attached to a dowel. Lots of things like that are available at pet stores. This will give your cat some playtime and exercise, and also keep your hand at a safe distance! Best of luck.
2006-12-29 14:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat is not mentally disturbed (which they can be), then she is just playing. I would not "hit" a cat as a corrective action... they just don't understand that type of violence. The correct way to change the behavior of a cat is with sound (because their hearing is so acute.) Make a load noise by clapping your hands and shout "No!" keep getting louder until it stops. If your hand claps don't do it, then move to another louder noise maker... slam two flat books together... that makes a very high acoustic wave front which should get its attention. And if by chance the cat is mental, there are some medications that might work.
2006-12-29 13:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Steve A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK let me preface by saying I am an animal lover, I don't eat meat because I don't want to harm animals and right now I have 6 cats, a dog and two fish. This behavior sounds pretty extreme, and I hate to say it but I think the cat needs one good hard wack to let it know you mean business and the behavior is not appropriate.
I once had a stray kitten follow me home, of course she was adorable I had to take her in, but she had a nasty streak. Once she got really nasty with me when I wanted her to get off a piece of furniture I needed to use. I was afraid to get hurt so I took a broom and gave her a wack to show her who was boss. I did not hit her hard, just hard enough to get her off and let her know I would not accept such behavior. She was not hurt, but she never did it again. We got along great after that for years, but she was a spirited one and would get out faster than lightening and eventually got hit by a car. I still miss her. I have had many cats but only one that did such a things, it's not OK, cats play, but this does not sound like playing.
If this does not work she could have a medical condition.
2006-12-29 12:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by crct2004 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats are wonderful creatures, but they are cats, and cats need to follow their instincts. One of their instincts is to protect themselves in the wild. To learn this they have to fight. Do you ever play with your cat? That's what they need, to be able to attack something. something like a string, or a cloth mouse on a string, what have you. They learn that, then settle down. Once I had a cat that was exactly like that, I was going to put her down, it seems as if I would really get hurt, or something, or she was just plain nuts! Thank God I didn't, I just couldn't, so I brought her home and played with her the way I was told, and she became my best friend. She even saved my life once! Really, she did! thank you for caring for one of God's creatures, be patient, play with her, and you will have an irreplaceable friend! Oh, getting another cat friend might help, if your cat isn't too old.
2006-12-29 13:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by mommapat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure what causes this odd behavior. My grandma had a cat that would do that too.
Usually though, if a cat has a wierd behavior it's for a reason. That's the trick, finding out why. You might give your vet a call. They may have some answers.
2006-12-29 12:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Voice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must be spayed irregardless of this habit. The kitty sounds bored to me. If it is the only cat interior the kinfolk she's no longer getting adequate interest and playtime. She's exhibiting her sadness with the boredom by potential of "attacking". Get her some toys and play together with her.
2016-12-31 06:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How come you keep a turd of a cat that attacks you for no reason?
2016-10-20 12:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's actually being playful. All cats do it at a certain age. Just spank her a little, not hard and she'll understand that you don't want to play. It's not dangerous. Cats only get really violent with other cats(out door cats) or dogs, or other animals they don't like, not people.
Krazy Libra
2006-12-29 12:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by krazy_libra_from_ac 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cat's naturally halucinate! It's like they're on acid all the time. That why you see them attacking the air sometimes. they can't help it and it's just in their nature- give her some catnip it might calm her down!
2006-12-30 16:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋