my black cat mr.blik is a really sweet cat but every one in my neighborhood calls him evil! now im beginning to understand why they call him that. every time i try to pet him he tries to bite me and he swats at me with his paws and runs away! how do i stop him from being so mean? and theres another question: i cant tell if its a male or female! i cant see because of the fur and im not about to touch it! please help with both questions! thanx!
2007-03-20 06:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by mackenzie d 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
he is an outside cat and hates to be inside but he is my cat and i got him from petsmart! so he's not stray!
2007-03-20 07:10:13 · update #1
Maybe start treating nice. spend more time with it..pet it..if this advice doesnt work sorry but u have no luck
2007-03-20 07:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use play and diversion therapy.
Kittens become socialised within their litter and learn to inhibit over-aggressive behavior. If a kitten gets too aggressive with it's sibling the sibling will usually correct the aggression either by a growl, retaliation or it will simply stop playing because it is hurt. All the offender wants to do is play so he learns that being over-aggressive may stop play. The kitten's mother also warns him if he becomes too aggressive, often with a growl or a swat. Kittens continually give each other signals to indicate that the interaction is meant as play and not as aggression. From these interactions with it's mother and siblings a kitten learns subconsciously how to control its aggressive behavior. Cats who are taken away from Mom too young don't learn the rules.
How do I stop my kitten biting and scratching me?
Biting and scratching usually occurs as a result of the owner’s actions. Some owners find it nearly impossible to resist wrestling with a tiny, playful kitten, They will wrestle the kitten with their hand letting the kitten bite and scratch them. This might be cute when the kitten is little but as it grows and the kitten's strength increases it can become very painful and the kitten will often draw blood.
To stop your kitten biting and scratching you can try the following tactics.
A cat craves your attention and wants to play with you but you should try diverting his attention away from your body parts by having a soft toy (or selection of toys) of about his own size handy. Shake the toy or move it in an enticing manner. Encourage your cat to wrestle with the toy that you are holding.
Withdraw play if things get really rough and the cat begins to bite or scratch you. Just as a cat learns from his siblings and mother he will also learn from you. If he bites or scratches and becomes overly aggressive you simply end the game. Tell him in a stern voice 'NO' and with a loud clap of your hands walk away from the situation and ignore him.
If he catches you unaware and latches on to your arm or leg you might not have a toy at the ready for diversion. Try not to move too much, (this can be difficult when you are in acute agony) because if you do this will give him the impression you are participating in the game and it may incite him further. As gently as possible disengage his teeth or claws from your body. Then tell him NO, scold him and walk away. Make it clear to that you will not be a party to these rough-house games.
You can grab him by the scruff of the neck and hold him down briefly and growl at him if he gets too rough but sometimes this can backfire on you. He may interpret this action as a cue to become more aggressive because he thinks you are joining in the game.
Squirting the with water from a spray bottle should only be used as a last resort if nothing else works. Loud clapping and a loud NO should be enough.
The most important thing to do is have it neutered, this should help greatly. Hormones are responsible for many behavioural problems.
2007-03-24 00:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that is at home both inside and outside. He sometimes attacks me to but I punish him by slapping him on his leg or spraying him with water. He learned to stop being evil. As for the sex part, you can get some rubber gloves and look, check out if it hangs around other cats and ask the owners if the other cats are male or female, or you can go to the vet.
2007-03-20 07:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you hold him? Is he your cat or is he a feral cat? Have you taken him to the vet for vaccinations? The vet could tell you the sex. If you can hold him, just hold him like a baby and look between his legs. As for biting and stuff, just with a lot of patience and gradually making him accept you petting him it may work. If he is an outdoor feral cat it is harder.
2007-03-20 07:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you able to touch him when you got him? He's sounding pretty feral to me. I have no advice sorry. If he were an indoor cat I'd have oodles of ideas but I have no experience with outdoor cats. Sorry.
2007-03-20 07:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by RanaBanana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋