My friend was recently bitten badly by a vicious cat, it has so far bit two people, both elderly ladies, both completely unprovoked they didn't even see the cat coming. Both have been left with claw marks & deep tooth marks.
The owner of the cat doesnt really seem to care, my friend's calf has swollen up, its infected & she's had to have 2 jabs from the docs......what can we do about this cat?
We're worried it might attack one of the many young children living in the area.
2007-03-14 06:45:47 · 17 answers · asked by Becci 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
the cat ISN'T feral, it has an owner, who is usually a nice guy but is completely ignorant & rude when it comes to his cat!
2007-03-14 07:01:08 · update #1
The cat has lived in the area for over 6 years, my friend & the other lady it bite were know where near it at the time of the attack.
Infact the first lady is incredibly frail, the cat was over 5 metres away and actually ran at her. the cat hasn't been attacked, it is ATTACKING
2007-03-14 07:04:30 · update #2
JADEMONKEY: no its not a 'bloody lion' as you so maturely answered, however its only a matter of time before it attacks a child, no child should have to go through that, physically or emotionally, especially toddlers.
2007-03-14 07:14:02 · update #3
Do you have an animal control office in your town (dog catcher)? Here in the states, the authorities would have to try to catch the cat and deal with it (the owner could even be cited). Good luck! :)
2007-03-14 06:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by searching_please 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We have a 15-year old attack cat at our house and cat bites are very painful, especially if they get infected, which none of us ever did, but the possibility existed. Our cat is nuts, always has been, always will be. We love him, and he's mellowed with age, but he's till nuts, and we protect other people and their animals from him. First off, the cat should not be allowed to roam the neighborhood. Go to the owner and instruct him to either keep the cat locked up in his house, or he'll be prosecuted for allowing a dangerous cat to roam. Doesn't matter if there actually is a law against dangerous cats roaming or not as long as he thinks there is. Cat bites can be very serious! Our other cat was bitten by a neighbor cat (nor our psycho cat), and three days later, with no signs at all previously, half of our cat's belly just exploded. We had no idea what had happened to him, looked like a knive attack, but the vet said the cat bite hadn't even punctured the skin, yet some bacteria in it caused it to infect from the inside, which eventually exploded. Took a lot of stitches and antibiotics. The vet also told us this is very common with cat bites.
2007-03-14 08:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like this may be an uneutered male cat or a feral cat (but you do mention it has an owner) - it's very strange for a cat to make an unprovoked attack but I'm with you on the concern, cat bites can be very nasty (I used to work as a veterinary nurse and ended up in A&E from a cat bite once).
If you're in the UK try contacting the Cats Protection League. They are a charity that works expressly to rehome cats and they run programs to catch and neuter strays. They may even be able to contact/visit the co called owner of this cat and arrange the necessary course of action. Hope it gets sorted soon.
2007-03-14 06:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by Badgrl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to be worried! This is totally not normal cat behavior! I have never heard of a cat that attacks unprovoked so something is very wrong with this cat.The ladies need to be seen by a Dr. right away! That cat needs to be tested. Cats as a general rule are afraid of people they don't know and they run away. This is where the old saying "scaredy cat" and "fraidy cat" comes from. Dogs attack not cats.
2007-03-14 06:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well try talking to the owner about keeping the cat inside if you tell the police they might put the cat to sleep and that would not be nice to the cat or the man. Mabye somthings bothering the cat or mabye some person came up to him and hit him and made him think all people will do that.
2007-03-17 11:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by A$HLEY*! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just report it to the rspca or somewhere that can take him away because if the owner doesnt care thats neglect and anti-social behaviour, as long as your up to date with jabs and all that you should be ok for as long as this cat has to be around. But I agree that this cant go on just because you have your jabs. Good luck in your situation sorry if i didnt help.
2007-03-14 06:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by Tink 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the pet warden of your local council.They can make the owner control it.
If it's unneutered that could be the problem.
In the short term carry a jug of water with you when your out and if it attacks throw water in it's face-it will run off.
2007-03-14 17:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your town's animal control so that they can deal with it. They will need to know the owners name and then they can get proof from the "owner" if the cat is up to date on his vaccinations. If he isn't especially on rabies, then that is a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
2007-03-14 07:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Report the cat to animal control or the police. Does your city have a law against letting pets be outside? Where I live your cats can't be roaming the street (they have a leash law for cats, laughable, but the point is they must be restrained).
2007-03-14 07:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by kittymimm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contact local council immediately. Failing that hire a Big Game Hunter.
Seriously though, call the coucil asap.
2007-03-14 06:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by Nelson 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋