My cat Jack is very agressive towards strangers and sometimes me. He likes to bite and scratch. Its not playfull... I know the difference. I love him very much... I don't have kids yet but I am afarid that when I do, I will have to give him away (something I do not want to do!) Why is he like this? What can I do to get him to stop. He is 8 months old.
2007-01-17 14:20:56 · 12 answers · asked by hullo? 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
If he is not sterilized you should get it done. Right now your cat is still very young and he sounds territorial . With time you will start to learn what your cat likes or dislikes give him affection by letting him come to you .It is important that he be socialized but when people come over leave him alone and let him approach strangers on his own and dont let people pet him until he lets them. Give it time and you will see.
2007-01-17 14:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by viva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very independent. So they are hard to train like a dog. When you play with him and he starts to get mean, stop playing. He'll learn not too play so rough. Maybe get toys like a pole with a mouse at the end, that way there is space between you and the cat and you won't get hurt. He is just a baby, he may grow out of this. All cats are different, and you can see their personality easily. This is just the type of cat he is. If its serious enough take him to a vet and see what they say. Or you could casually ask a pet store worker about it. Maybe they could show you toys for him that could help.
2007-01-17 14:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dee P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a similar problem with my cat. Mine is only 5 months old so I'm hoping he'll grow out of it. But i've tried the bitter apply spray, that works temporarily. I've tried the squirt gun that works a little. What has worked with me the past few tries is: When he bites me hard, I hold him by the back of his neck on the ground (the same spot the mom carries them when they're born) and I kind of hold him on the ground and give him a firm NO! and I wait until he stops squirming and meows. I know it sounds bad, but i'm in no way shape or form hurting him. I just want him to associate an unpleasant feeling with biting me. Cats can recognize patterns, it will take a little while, but sooner or later he will learn to associate biting with being pinned to the ground and he will bite less and less.
2007-01-18 01:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by Rmorsy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A cousin of mine had one like that. Neutering helped but he still had issues. He had been a stray who had most likely been abused. Most cats can't be trained unless you start from kittenhood. If he's a house cat, definitely get him declawed. I have heard that some vets will file down the sharper teeth, but that seems pretty extreme & unfair to kitty. If he is still a nasty cat by the time you have babies, I would advise giving him up. Babies are naturally curious and could get too hurt by him.
2007-01-17 14:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by mabster60 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Work on her level with lots of love. Baby steps our cat does not enjoy being held. After 3 years I can raise her up if I'm seated. She was orphaned young and was always aggressive; shedded nipples on the bottles. She just climbed onto my lap. Gotta go!
2016-05-24 02:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a spray by the name of "bitter apple." It should be available in your local pet store. I've used it to train my ferrets not to bite; as well as, my girlfriend's cat.
2007-01-17 14:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by Weakerthans4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok... all the cat lover's out there are going to hate me.. but it is probably best if you de-claw him... since he is aggressive and could really hurt someone with those cat talons... but do this only if he is an indoor tabby... outdoor cats need claws to defend themselves... indoor ones really don't need them, as long as they stay indoors ! Neutering him could also help to calm him down !
Best of luck to you !!!
2007-01-17 14:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
cats are really hard to train. you just have to hope he grows out of it when he is around more people.
2007-01-17 14:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Kev 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
extra cat food. bribery kicks ***
2007-01-17 14:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by Kramer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tie him to the tracks.
2007-01-17 14:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by up y 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋