One minute my cat is all lovey-dovey then the next he is bitting me. when he does this i say no and walk away....he CHASES an trys to "POUNCE" on me like a wild animal. in the mourning the cat will lay on top of my head and intangle himself in my hair (with claws). or if im stittin on the couch he will attack my arm....i normally shove him away..but he alway comes running back ready for attack....but what i hate the most is when he grabs a hold of my arm and starts kicking me with his back feet!!
I know boys will be boys but my 9 mo old cat is a little "hooligan".
I relize most of his bitting is playful but how do i make him stop attacking?!?!
2007-02-27 02:16:07 · 12 answers · asked by Chyenne M 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have a few suggestions. One: spray bottle. Cats really are not fans of getting squirted. This is an effective method that is safe and humane.
Two: What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Bite him. Not hard, but enough to get his attention - go for feet and tail.
Three: Canned air. Every time he gets in pounce mode, unleash a blast of canned air in his direction.
Four: German Shepherd. Travel around with this "hired gun" and kitty will be nothing but nice, or a memory.
2007-02-27 02:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mangy Coyote 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Go to the store and purchase a small compressed air horn. The kind that makes a really loud, unpleasant noise and keep it handy. When he wants to cuddle, cuddle him but have the horn ready. As soon as he starts to do something you don't like, squeeze off a short burst. (TOOT!) It will scare the hell out of him. Don't do it directly at him or you may hurt his ears. Don't over do it either. You want to consistantly do it every time you witness bad behavior. He will soon figure out that he should not try to bite you. If using the horn is a problem try a little squirt gun. Let him have a squirt right in the face. He won't like it at all. He really isn't a bad boy he just needs to be taught how to be a good one.
And please, don't be too anal. He should be given some leeway when he wants to play. For rough house playtime, I use an old ski glove. I put it on and mug him. I roll him over, grab his legs, grab his face and neck. He bites the glove back and scrathes at it. He has a ball. After a couple of minutes I take off the glove and give it to him. He usually keeps attacking it until he realizes he "killed" it. Then he will sniff at it and paw at it but it is dead. This helps him relieve all his feline stress. He then gets calm and content.
I do not let my cats into the bedroom at bedtime, period.
2007-02-27 03:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's still a young kitten and sees you as his playmate. He's practicing his hunting techniques on you. My female cat was exactly the same way, but we adopted a stray kitten when she was six months old and now she plays rough with him instead.
When you play with your kitten, make sure you use toys instead of your hands. (When you play he cannot tell the difference between what is okay to scratch and what is is not). Toys that are on a long piece of string that he can either chase or jump up to catch are ideal. That way, he can be as rough as he likes with the toys without you getting hurt. My female cat enjoys playing fetch with cable tidies, so you could perhaps try that type of game with him.
If he should start to get rough, tell him "no" in a firm voice and walk away from him. Or you could even try hissing at him, which is exactly what another cat would do in your situation. When one of mine gets too rough during playtime, the other one hisses which immediately brings the fighting to a stop.
He will eventually grow out of this teenage phase, just be patient with him. You know he loves you really.
2007-02-27 04:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by Michele the Louis Wain cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy you could be describing my cat when she was a kitten, she wants to play, they don't know its hurting you, he sees you as he is himself, it that makes any sense, I gave my cat a small stuffed a stuffed animal , like you say he'll grab your arm and kick with his back feet, she would do that with the stuffed toy. My cat is 9 years old & still when I walk by her when she's laying on the floor tries to catch my ankles, just put some socks on they seem to like bare feet, as for the intangling in your hair, he'll out grow it, mine did. You know he is just a very normal kitty, most kittens do silly things. Give him time he'll get older and calmer hopefully. I could go on and on about this but my cat still does some of these things, she likes her belly rubbed then all of a sudden she's had enought and attacks my hand. Some cats are very high strung just like some people.Enjoy him, he'll grow older soon.
2007-02-27 03:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you havent yet neutered him, this is your problem. You could also try playing with him regularly if you don't. He probably has some access energy that he doesnt have an outlet for. A laser toy is a great option, just dont ever shine it in his eyes because it can damage them. This is one of the reasons why people will often adopt two cats at a time instead of one. It gives them a playmate to keep them entertained and help them channel their energy. You might consider that too if you can afford the additional $30 a month and if you have the space.
2007-02-27 02:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best way to stop this is by playing with him more so that he can expend his energy. Usually cats will act this way because they are not getting enough play time. This is not saying that you are neglecting him. Some cats just have more energy than others. Get yourself a laser pointer and move it across the floor and walls. My cats love this. They run themselves ragged and they are getting rid of their energy which minimizes the over stimulation you describe when you are sitting on the couch.
Although many here are suggesting spray bottles and loud noises to deter your cat, this is not addressing the root of the cats problem. He is BORED and has pent up energy. It's like making a toddler sit still. You don't punish the child, you find ways to occupy and entertain the child.
2007-02-27 02:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A cats worst enemy is suprise - you need to startle him to stop the behavior. I suggest putting a few coins in an empty soda can, and sealing the top. When the cat attacks, simply shake the can. The loud sound will probably do the trick - and it won't take too many of these for him to get the picture.
2007-02-27 02:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My cat when she was younger tried to do that to me. I read somewhere that you don't yell at them or get angry. When he tries to bite you growl at him. It will take them by surprise. This sounds strange but I broke my cat of biting by doing that. The cat will give you a startled look the first time. If he goes to bite again then growl at him louder. Your friends or family might think you are strange but it works. Good Luck
2007-03-02 16:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Luann C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat likes to attack my feet. She pounces on them too, especially if I'm not wearing socks. She's being playful but it hurts! I either flick water at her or I chastise her with my "no" voice.
2007-02-27 02:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Saucy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
scream at him as if you are in dire pain. (hopefully you don't have neighbors! lol) if you act like you are in pain, and kinda 'sulk' away, glaring at him and ignore him for a while, he'll get the hint that you DO NOT LIKE it when he does that.
this worked with my cat, he did the same things, but now he won't bite me AT ALL, and very rarely bears his claws.
2007-02-27 03:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋