Ok so my cat is 1 year in april and is always in a snotty mood. Whenever i got to pick my cat up she growls ( i no weird) hisses, meows or claws. she only has back claws. she is never happy to see me or my family. she is getting out of hand with her biting and scratching.I have no clue whatsoever to do. I don't like smacking her bum or yelling at her because i feel it is cruel. Is that the only way. We also feed her alot of treats so would that be the problem ... PLEASE HELP.
2007-03-09 07:11:38 · 10 answers · asked by indychick18 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
P.S My cat is spayed so she is probably not in heat
2007-03-09 07:21:21 · update #1
For some of you who think I hit my cat - please read the question again. That is not the case. I said I do not resort to hitting the cat because I don't believe in it - so please do not lecture me on why I shouldn't because I already know not to. Thanks.
2007-03-09 07:46:15 · update #2
I would suggest a trip to the vet for a thorough checkup - sometimes when cats act antisocial or aggressive, it's because they're in pain from an illness or injury. Cats are very good at hiding illness, but they tend to not like being handled when they aren't feeling well.
If the vet doesn't find anything wrong with your cat, ask your vet to recommend a professional behaviorist. If your vet doesn't know of a behaviorist who deals with cats in your area, try calling your local animal shelter - they usually keep a list of people who work with behavior issues. Cat bites can cause serious infection, so you'll want to address this problem with someone knowledgeable. You're right to be against the idea of hitting or yelling at your cat - that would only make the problem worse and make your cat afraid of you. A behaviorist should be able to help, if it turns out your cat isn't having issues because of illness or pain.
Best wishes!
2007-03-09 08:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't keep paying attention to her when she is like that. If you try to pet her and she starts acting up. Just let her be and ignore her completely. This would work of everyone in your house would do the same thing as well. By trying to pet her or pick her up all of the time and making her change, you are just aggravating her more. Get a plastic bottle, a new one, don't use any bottle that had any chemical in it like windex. Fill it with water, put the nozzle on stream. If she gets in one of her moods, give her a quick squirt in the face. Cats hate water in their faces. Eventually, you will come to a point where all you will have to do is show her the bottle and she will cool her jets. Hope this helps!
2007-03-09 07:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats just do not like to be held. Being held is a trust issue. This cat does not trust people, for whatever reason. Treats are not good for cats. Believe it or not, catfood with fish in it is not good for cats. I give mine one small can of Fancy Feast per day for moisture, always keep FRESH water and dry food (preferably something she likes...I'm not a big fan of Science Diet or the "elite" foods) down at all times so she can eat whenever she wants. Cats aren't like dogs...they will not over-eat. Are you sure she's not in pain? When was the last Vet trip to check kidneys following spaying? Cats are extremely prone to kidney problems and it is a very painful situation for them. Don't spank her bum...ever. A forceful "NO!" usually works...scare her rather than hurt her. A newspaper smacked on your own hand works as well as anything. What you're describing is a kitty in pain...a Vet trip is my recommendation.
2007-03-09 07:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't yell and hit her! Some cats are just not very social creatures. Leave her alone and let her come to you. And stop the treats...dry food only. When she gets tired of the inattention, she'll come rubbing on your legs. If you pet her and she hisses or scratches, stop petting her immediately and ignore her.
Don't hit her..she has no idea why she's being hit, so that will only exacerbate the problem.
2007-03-09 07:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This could be because you encouraged rough play when she was growing up, thinking it was cute. A good remedy to try is get a squirty bottle and fill it with cold water. When she bites or does something unacceptable spray her briefly with it. Don't say anything, so that she doesn't associate this punishment with you directly. This works for stopping cats climbing on worktops, or clawing too.
She could also be in heat, and acting differently, unless she is spayed.
Good luck.
2007-03-09 07:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i have a friend whith a cat just like that. it was abused as a kitten and has never trusted anything again. i used to have to petsit and boy was it hostile in that house!!! im not sure whats going on with your cat, maybe its depressed, or hurt in some way. i think u should see a vet
2007-03-09 08:01:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should put on your coat and heavy gloves and pick up the cat. carry her around like a baby pat her and such . if she bites or scratches give her a tap on the nose . now you have to know a happy cat will give you play bites. this is also just a warning to not to keep doing what ever your doing . but in general a cat will learn to play nice and stuff with you but for a while wear thick gloves and a coat. be gentle and just carry her around they like it if you walk next to the wall and stuff so they can sniff at things and paw and the various things they see.
2007-03-09 07:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Follow these steps...
1. open cage door
2. put cat in cage
3. close cage door
4. pick up cage and shake it (2-4 minutes is normally long enough but use your own disgression)
5. release cat from cage
If problems continue repeat as many times as necessary
2007-03-09 08:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by wildchild 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go and see your vet he/she might help you
2007-03-09 07:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by natasha w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe she is still mad about the declawing...
2007-03-09 07:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by tallcowboy0614 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋