Why is my cat so mean....?

Question

Ok, I found my cat in Hurricane Frances, it was lost. I took care of it, never did anything wrong and one day he all of a sudden got really mean. Now 3 years later ita a mean little jerk. I never yell at him, I do everything right for him. I show him love and play with him. One second he's sweet then pow!! He nails me. His pupils get big and it gets dark around his eyes, then he meows in a very mean way!! I dont get it, he was nice then all of a sudden got mean. and to make it worse whens hes in a bad mood he goes right where im about to go then he nails me again thinking im gonna bother him but im not. I show all but anger to my cat. When Im sad and sick he nails me. When im happy and loving he nails me. He get doesn't hurt me in a playful way, he just,...just. Oh I dont know what to do!!!! HELP ME!!

Answer 1

That's strange that it changed it's behavior. Start walking around with a squirt gun or a spray bottle. If it nails you, nail it back with water.

Answer 2

What you are describing is exactly what my female does. I am softly stroking her, she's purring, and all of a sudden her ears come back, she makes huge 'owl' eyes, attacks me with teeth and claws. She will circle me and howl menacingly ready to attack again and will if I just move my arm a little. She lays on my lap all the time, follows me everywhere I go and I'm her best friend. I keep a little newspaper (two pages) rolled up next to my chair. When she acts up, I smack her one on the behind. More than once if I can catch her! I used the water gun technique a couple times, then she got wise to that one and runs like a demon and gets into the back of the closet so I can't get her and squirt her. Cats are
very smart.
I hope you find a good answer, I'm watching to see what others come up with. Kitty doesn't act sick, I don't know what the symptoms for thyroidism are.
Smiles, kitty1

Answer 3

Is your cat sterilized?If not that could be the reason why he is aggressive towards you.It could also be a way to show his dominance over you.Cats are weird creatures,if they do not like someone they just don't like them and it's really difficult to make them change their mind(if not impossible).Does he act that way around everyone,or just you?Did you change something in those past three years,maybe you got a job involving other animals which he can smell on you,or maybe you got a boyfriend and he is just acting this way because he is jealous.Maybe he is just playing,but harder than normal cats.He could have problems with his psychology.Feliway could help,but it kinda stinks so maybe you won't be able to get used to your house smelling like male cat urine(that's how it smells).Maybe you can ask your vet about some information,get him examined.Maybe your vet knows a good pet therapist,I don't know if you believe in this,but I've heard from a lot of people a specialist helped them with their bad behaving animals.
If you think that he is getting too aggressive,and only towards you maybe you should think about giving him to someone else,that way both of you will be happier.If he is behaving that way with everyone I would suggest talking to a therapist for pets,it can't get any worse than now,can it?
Good luck,I hope you will find a solution that will make both of you happy.

Answer 4

hey, thats sad that the cat has to act like that. the poor thing probably doesn't even know he's hurting you. And the experience he witness must of been really scarey cause i know cats hate loud roaming noises. they get so scared. maybe get the vet to check him also cause my sister had the meanest little cat, and found out that it was fatel almost cause there was wool in her stomach she would of died a few days if no one took ehr in. after she got fixed she turned into a sweet innocent cat till this day. Is he fixed, if not you should. not only is it against the law but it also calmes you cat down. I have a 2 year old cat who has been fixed for over a year now and she is so calm and quite, but she does have her moments of running around like a dog is chasing her..lol.
anyways keep at it and be nice and try to get the cat in for a check up and ask the vet what could be making the cat behave that way. alright. let me know what happens. hope this helps.

Answer 5

Cats are territorial creatures and many times prefer to be solitary/self sufficient. besides the actuality that they might get excitement from the corporation of a sibling cat or a cat they have been around for an prolonged time they nevertheless get excitement from their area extra many times than corporation. This cat grow to be showing that's dominance and asserting it is my territory. Cats will try this to new cats for some days even perhaps a week or in specific circumstances in specific circumstances for months to years and in no way get alongside with yet another cat. maximum cats regardless of the undeniable fact that heat as much as a sparkling cat in a pair of week tops. I had to introduce new cats to previous cats and it took a week with each and every new cat. there will be hissing, spitting, growling, or perhaps swatting. yet no concerns, it is going to at last pass...of direction it relies upon on the cat.

Answer 6

First of all Hon....is he neutered? You sound like a good owner, so he probably is.
I had a very aggressive cat once, a Siamese mix named China. She could actually purr and growl at the same time, lol. I learned the hard way never to put my face close to her; she nearly took out my eye at one time. But she was mine, and I loved her for who she was.
Now there are drugs available to calm aggression in cats (whether they're agressive to humans or other animals). They work on the part of the brain that controls this behavior. One is Depo Provera, given by injection every four to six months. Another is Ovaban, which is given once a day for five days and then once every five days. I have seen an enormous reduction in aggression in my cat Indiana towards my other male, Moonshadow, using the Depo Provera. It's definitely worth a try---best of luck!

Answer 7

We had a cat like that at the shelter I work at. One minute he wanted love love love, then hius pupils got big, and he wanted away from everyone, hissing, biting, scratching. He eventually got over it, and is now a little lover. The only thing we could come up withis, we know he was abused before he came to us, and something triggered a memory of what happened to him, so he got defensive. It could be a mannierism, a smell, or really anything. The best thing is to be patient.
Good Luck

Answer 8

If it is all of a sudden maybe the cat got traumatized. Otherwise, lots of cats display this behavior. If he really attacks you as though he wants to kill you, the cat has problems. If he is half-hearted about it, it could be an instinct wherein the cat is practicing its protective powers; it may not intend to hurt you, just staying prepared--sort of the way a boxer might just go through a set of 'air punches' to stay sharp.

Answer 9

Don't let him think he can boss you around. I am not saying you should hit him or anything, just show him you don't accept that from him, say NO, put him in another room or something. My cat is like that too, but only to me, not to my husband. But there are moments when he is the cuddliest and sweetest cat in the world! But playing hard is also a cat feature!

Answer 10

This behavior may be symptomatic of hyperthyroidism, a condition which results in excess production of thyroid hormone. Your vet can arrange for a blood test for your cat which will show whether thyroid hormone levels are high. If they are, this condition can be treated with a pill, surgery or radiation treatment. Which to choose depends on your cat's overall health and age, your vet should be able to advise.

Answer 11

I just had a cat sort of like you describe.He was born outdoors,and it just took some time for him to come around.He'll NEVER be like a cat born indoors,so don't expect that.With my guy,I just let him be,and come to me when he wanted to.Then he would play for a while and then get wild and even hiss.Just his natural instincts coming out was all.Even certain times of the year,he was more wild than other times.Truly weird cat,lol.But in the end,he was just lovable,if not more so,than any cat I've had own me,lol..Cats exposed to nature to live on their own,just have attitudes,more so than others.It's almost like reverse psychology.Ignore him,and he can't stand it,lol..Good Luck..I actually miss my guy now that he's gone.15 years he lived here..