Catt attacking owner?

Question

My cat that we've had for 3 years is a bengal cat.
we bought her as a kitten and ever since we've had her she attacks us
i know her breed has leopards in it but is this normal?
she will ACTUALLY attack, for no reason. i mean she'll jump on us and bite our faces and necks and claw us.
usually we end up bleeding and get hurt
my sister puits her in the washroom and outside because she is scared of her.when she starts to attack.
shes had rabie shots and all her shots but its jsut scary
she can either be REALLY nice and calm and cuddle or she goes mental and attacks for no reason, then 2 seconds later she'll be all nice.


does anyone else know of any cats that do this and if so how we can stop her?

if anyone knwos anything can you email me [e-mail] or [e-mail] on msn

THe only things i can think of is when she was a kitten we hotboxed marijuana and she was in the car but other than that we havent done anything wrong
we dont even beat her

Answer 1

Hi there...if your Bengal cat wasn't well socialized before adoption as a kitten the end result is usually aggressive behaviours.

Bengal cats can benefit from antidepressants treatment prescribed by a veterinarian for aggressive behaviours along with behavioural modification--cannot be one without the other in order to succeed at treating the aggression. There are many types of antidepressants so one may work better than another and experimenting to see which helps alleviate the aggressive behaviour will take a little time. Water squirting is not the best way to manage your Bengal's aggression since this can actually make the aggression worse. Imagine someone squirt you in the face and the following responses that follow: (1) you pull back because it isn't pleasant or (2) it makes you angry so you lash out--the latter is typical of some aggressive cats.

I truly would not let the cat go outside in the future, because if anyone is injured as a result they can legally could pursue for medical damages or much more depending on your local laws and the Bengal will have to be euthanized as a result of the repercussions as well.

Here's an article about behavioural disorders in cats which also includes the pharmacological treatment of antidepressants: http://www.newmanveterinary.com/feline.html

If at anytime in the future you decide it is in the best interest to find your Bengal a new home you can contact someone in the Bengal Rescue Network http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Yard/4614/ . If you would like to have a feline behaviourist who specializes in Bengals assist you with the aggression behavioural modification, please email me by clicking on my avatar and INCLUDE an email address in your message where I could reply and forward her contact information to you.

Answer 2

Cats and canines have a super variety of personalities only like human beings. some are calm and satisfied and a few are edgy and offended.some are down suited psycho . I had a cat that my infants could stuff right into a field and be in many cases very tough along with her yet that cat in no way hissed or perhaps have been given offended. and that i've got had a cat that attacked anybody interior the family individuals with out provocation.We named him possibility Cat and had to return him to the cat safeguard.It grew to become into possibility cat that allowed me to appreciate my cousin who has consistently been fearful of cats.canines are only the comparable, I definitely have a chum who has a psycho canines.

Answer 3

The best way I know of to train a cat not to do something, is a spray bottle of water. Each time the cat goes to attack, have the spray bottle handy, and spray her with some water. After a few times, she should get the message loud and clear. Otherwise, if there is a continued problem, please take her to the vet to see what else to do. Also, has she been spayed? Take care.

Answer 4

Sounds like she thinks she is the lead cat of your house. I would try the spray bottle trick. Just keep it handy and when she attacks spray her with water from the spray bottle. She won't like that and after a couple of time will realize that her attacks will only get her wet.

Answer 5

I am an animal lover...BUT,

this cat would not stay in my house. She would be put to sleep or
taken to the zoo.....

you are foolish if you keep her.

it really pisses me off that your sister puts her 'outside' because she is scared of her! what about children and other pets in the neighborhood?!

you have no right to put this animal outside for others to have to deal with! this is your problem not your neighbors!!!

I hope to goodness that when she attacks someone outside of your home that they know that you are the owner and press charges!

VERY IRRESPONSABLE OWNER!

Answer 6

i think its time to let the cat go and get a new one or a dog

Answer 7

Get rid of the cat and get a dog instead

Answer 8

that's normal for them! that's how they are!