My cat has developed a personality disorder???? WHY???

Question

I have a 1year old cat he is a male he has always been loving & friendly but last week he turned at some point each day he will start to meow & spit & bite me, this goes on for atleast 1 hour & his attacks are getting worse, i dont understand why he has started doing this as he as always been great, the only thing i can think of is he needs to be castrated????

Answer 1

should be taken to the vet

Answer 2

From experience having him fixed wont solve all the problems but it will help narrow down what else might be causing the change. Have him fixed... its kinder. Do it quick as the longer you leave it the more the bevahior becomes habbit. The attacks may even be just a game to him, do not get me started on meowing its just something some intact males do. Our youngest used to roll on her her side when you stroked her and would then go for your hands. We just say a firm no and stop stroking. Its gradually working. If these attacts are quite nasty you could try a water spray. Only use it when needed and one spray is enough. Say no firmly and hopefully after a while he'll know what happens if he messes with you, but theres no point spraying him after its happened or he wont know what he's been sprayed for, so be ready. have you change something in the past week, like your hair and scent, something that the cat doesn't recognise. Or does he do it with everyone? Unless you've frightened him the spiting and biting bit I don't understand. Being unaltered brings its own problems but not full on dislike for someone out of the blue. Ask the vet about that one while your getting him fixed. at least that's one thing that's easy to cross off the list. good luck

Answer 3

Well sometimes cats do act in such ways as to confuse us humans. If he was in pain he would be acting out most of the time especially if he was touched on the sensitive area. If you are not sure then a vet visit would be a good idea. Not all cats are love muffins all the time and will lash out if they feel they are being bothered or just want to be left alone. If you are sure there is no medical reason for his lashing out during these times then leave him be until his mood is better or just wait for him to come over to you for some attention. I would definitely have him neutered asap as this can contribute to behavior. Un-neutered he will have the desire to mate which will probably put anyone in a mood if unable to.
The person called Jessie who said her sisters cat now lives underground is disgusting! I got from her answer than someone may have murdered that poor cat. What comes around goes around!(i hope)

Answer 4

Here’s what I’d suggest. Take a dark-colored towel or two—one for each member of your family. During the morning sessions when kitty is most friendly, play with and pet him with the towel, and get it full of cat fur and his scent so he identifies it as familiar and safe. Then in the afternoon, keep the towel handy, perhaps on the arm of your chair, for whenever you suspect kitty may have the urge to jump you. Pay attention to him, but only from the corners of your eyes—do NOT stare at him, under any circumstance! Locking eyes with a cat is a feline challenge and can prompt cats to attack, even if you’re sitting in the chair “doing nothing.”

If/when he does jump you, be ready to just drop the towel over the top of him, head to toe. Don’t say a word, don’t touch him, simply leave him covered and let him go whenever he wishes. The dark color shuts out the light, the self-scent helps calm him down, and the cloth cover snuggled over the body gives a cave-like secure feeling. These are also helpful calming signals should the episodes be seizure-related. Good luck.

Answer 5

So, he isn't neutered? Well, that could certainly be one reason why his personality has changed. Some males that haven't been neutered can certainly be agressive. I am just surprised it took him one year to get that way.

I think what is more likely is that he is ill or injured. An animal that is not feeling well may lash out at anyone, even someone who is trying to help. It's time to get him to the vet for a full examination, and to be neutered - both.

Answer 6

He is telling you that he is the Alpha Male (top cat) in your household and has gone from a little kitten to the Main Man. Get him fixed immediately! Once he starts this kind of territorial behaviour, the next step will be that he will start to spray urine all over your house.

Until you're able to get him fixed, keep a plant squirter handy and squirt him when he attacks while firmly saying "no!". I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to get him fixed ASAP!

Good luck!

Answer 7

The only way you'll find out is to get him to the vet. As others have said he may have some kind of problem that is making him do this. Being un-neutered doesn't necessarily make them turn nasty - although it can for some cats.

Answer 8

getting him neutered might not fix the problem.
My sister had a cat who did the same thing...she took him to the vet and had him neutered...needless to say that she has a very long scar on the back of her hand from when he attacked her months later...the cat now lives under ground if you know what I mean.
you need to take him to the vet and see what they say

Answer 9

It's most likely hormones. Take him to a vet. Don't waste your time asking this question on the internet!

Answer 10

I sure hope you mean he needs to be neutered, because castrating him won't help anything. Why don't you talk to his vet?

Answer 11

Female cat in your area, may have got out and he wanted or rather got his leg/legs over and wants more, BUT CAN'T FIND THE CAT, as the owner has kept ed her in....