My cat keeps trying to gouge my eye out. Should I declaw the little bastard or kick him into the street?

Question

This is the second time his furry feline fist aimed for my eyeball. The first time he got the skin under my eye. The tender spot. It swelled up like someone socked me in the eye. This time he got the white of my eye along with the skin underneath. Now the white of my eyeball is red/ Was bleeding, but I flushed it with water. It seems okay for now although it kinda aches.

I didn't provoke the little jerk. I was busy reading on the couch and he was laying on the back of it and next thing I know, his big fat furry fist and claw is in my eyeball.

He's about 2 years old and he's a siamese but he reminds me more of a rabid monkey. He was given to me by someone who couldn't keep him anymore because they lived in an apartment and were going to be charged extra pet deposit. Somehow, I feel duped because I am starting to believe he was trained to sock people in the eye. It's happened frequently.

Answer 1

lol, rabid monkey. (People, lighten up! I think she is exagerating slightly out of frustration, i'd be pissed too if my cat was constantly wacking me in the eyeball!) If you really don't want the cat, it would be better to post an ad and find him a good home than to declaw him. Otherwise just keep him away from your face. A lot of things can go wrong when a cat is declawed and it's very painful for them. Sometimes cats are attracted to blinking eyes/lashes...he might just be playing when he sees them move.....maybe get him some toys to play with, catnip toys especially will distract him and maybe he'll leave you alone. I'm sure you'll get morons telling you how mean you are, but sometimes the best thing is to find a good home if it's not working out. Just don't throw him out on the street! :)

Oh! And 2 isn't too old to be curious about things that move and there are also little rubber/plastic caps you can put over the cats nails, or you can try clipping the nails....will still be sharp but not as bad.

Answer 2

I just lost my 1st answer to you, so here we go again. This time I'll make it short and sweet.

Who every these people are who gave you their cat should be given back the cat and told to take care of their own problems instead of voisting them on you.

These (so called people) knew exactully what they were doing. It's pretty plain that this cat has a lot of problems and they won't be going away any time soon. Or let me put it this way, the cat isn't going to change.

Siamese cats can turn on you for no particular reason. It happened to my mom years ago. It's something that I will never forget. You get it in the eyes, my mom got it on both her legs (while wearing a dress) with out warning.

I'm sure not all Siamese are like these two. I'm sure there are many people with Siamese cat's that will tell you they are very loveing cat's. Which I sure they are. But there are exceptions as you and I both know.

The cat should never have been passed on to you or anyone else. It's to bad these (so called) people couldn't take care of their own responsibilities. Now it's up to you to make the decision of what needs to be done. Although, I think we both know what the answer already is.

I to had to make the BIG decision with one cat I had passed on to me and I'm not talking about my mom. You have to to what you have to do.

Do the right thing. Take the cat to the nearest shelter and explain the situation. They'll know what needs to be done and that will take some of the burdon off your shoulder's.

Know how you feel ....will be thinking of you. You don't need any more injuries.

Answer 3

This isn't something I've ever heard of before. I've owned a lot of cats, siamese being my favorite. All of the siamese cats I've had, have always been so sweet and loving.
Either the previous owners were cruel to it and made it that way, you have somehow made it to where it doesn't trust you/like you, or like someone previously said- it's just trying to figure out what your eye is and why it's moving? Being two- I highly doubt the last one though.
Siamese are some of the most affectionate. I had one when I was to young to know better (2-3) that would let me drag it around by the tail. ( I know, I feel terrible, but come on, I was a baby) I had one that was family, I had her for 12 years. Then there were two more. My dad just got a siamese kitten too.
Try having it declawed, show him lots of love, make sure there isn't anything physically/mentally wrong with him. Cats can have mental problems. If none of this works, cats do have to be taught right from wrong too, so let him know in a demanding voice who's the boss. If you still don't have any luck, you may have to take him to the humane society.

Answer 4

Some cats do that, not to get attention and not because they are agressive, but because they're attracted to everything that moves. If you want to give the cat another chance, be careful when you're around it and if it tries to do it again, hit him on his bum (not too hard) and tell it on very firm voice "NO, DONT DO THAT!". Then, put it in a room with the door closed and leave it there for an hour. Make sure it has a bowl with water too. Then it will know it did something wrong.
If you do not want to give the cat another chance, find another owner. Post an add, ask around and let the new owner know about the cat's habits.

Answer 5

Give your cat to someone who deals with difficult cats. My one cat TJ was abused and has psychological damage (she's also a calico which doesn't help lol)

I deal with my animals on their own terms. I learn their body language and expressions. Once you get this down, you know the mood of the animal and how to "talk" to them in a way they understand. Once they figure out you understand them you can come to an "agreement" lol.

The move may have stressed the cat tremendously. When I moved, TJ was attacking everything including my father. Eventually she calmed down. They're scared. They don't understand.

Patience is the key. But I really would find a home for this beauty. He needs someone to really work with him.

And please don't declaw him. Cat's toenails are not like a dogs. They are attached to the inside of their toes and the surgeon has to remove bone. It's very painful for the cat and if they happen to get out by accident they won't be able to escape predators or defend themselves. This is controversial however and your's and other's mileage may vary. I would rather see a cat declawed than discarded like garbage.

Answer 6

ha, a cat trained to attack the eye ball. too funny. well, my first question is, is he nuetered? if do so and while youre at the vet, talk to the vet about it. nuetering him will calm him down a bit. and when he does just hit him and tell him no. if he keeps it up and it comes to the last resort of getting rid of him, dont just kick him out. bring him to petsmart or petsco. if you cant bring him to one of those then bring him to the pound. but make it the LAST PLACE you consider. hope i help.

Answer 7

I say kick him into the street.. Ok so there's no love lost between cats and myself.

But seriously, give him to animal welfare, thye'd know how to handle him. If no wlefareis available, as a vet what to do. Giving him to another wannabe pet owner is unfair. You said it yourself, you felt duped.

Good luck and have a doctor examine your eye.

Answer 8

Sorry about your eye,but i really doubt seriously your cat means any harm.Put an ad in your local paper please,an animal needs to be loved and wanted,and not by people that are suspiciously thinking the cat is OUT to get them.

Answer 9

I would give him away if I were you. Not everyone can handle the Siamese breed. Personally, I love them. They are my favorites next to Ragdolls.

Answer 10

i think you should take him to a shelter(where hes safer there) or send him to a new home. dont declaw him because its unnessary. they actaully NEED there claws. maybe you should stop being so mean to him and hell be nice to you. i think he was only playing around because hes tryign to get your attention to play with him.
i think he needs a better owner