Why does my cat do this so much?

Question

How do i get him to stop being so mean? I mean he's cute and cuddly one minute and the next he's kicking,scratching & biting me!
What do i do?
and i really dont want to spend any money on a stupid cat whisperer.

Answer 1

thats part of being a male cat and even with surgery they still act the same

Answer 2

This sounds really fruity, but I promise I'm not a cat whisperer.

I was given a video about cat massage as a joke after my vet offered to prescribe prozac for my darling kitty's attitude problems. She's not a bad cat, never abused, sleeps when and where she will, but she wasn't good with new people (hissing, scratching, gouging).

She never sat still for a whole massage, but when she starts to get pissy I learned to use the basic stroke: start at the top of the head between the ears and slowly stroke all the way to the base of the tail in one motion. Repeat. Maybe repeat again. The cat should be calm and want to lay with you.

Some cats want hours of petting, some just want to be by your side. The above trick should calm your little guy down, but you might just be petting him too much. Most cats (mine included, as well as the ones I used to foster) exhibit the freakout behavior you describe, but each has its own threshold.

Answer 3

This is a behavior pattern that often goes by the name of "Feline Aggression". It's hard to tell why some cats are more sensitive to petting than others. It may have to do with early socialization with people, or with genetic disposition. Cats with this problem become over-stimulated and feel threatened when petted too long. Try giving your cat some space by petting it for shorter periods of time. It could be that the cat enjoys your company but feels overwhelmed when it gets too much.

Some ways to reduce aggressiveness:

Have your cat neutered - If the aggressive cat is a whole male (tom cat), you should get him fixed as soon as possible.

Reduce stress - Stress may be the underlying cause to many behavioral problems, including aggression toward people. Almost any kind of aggression is likely to get worse when the cat is stressed. Stress is caused by changes in the cat's environment, and the cat's tendency to become stressed over these changes differs from one cat to another.


Never punish a cat for aggressive behavior. Punishing the cat is likely to add to the stress and make the cat even more aggressive.
Consult an expert - Cat aggression can be a serious problem. If you feel that things are getting out of control, consult your veterinarian and ask her to refer you to a local cat behavior expert.

Answer 4

A bit more information is really necessary. How old is he? If older, did you let him scratch and bite your hands when he was a kitten? If so, he doesn't know better, and thinks that type of 'play' is appropriate. If he is a kitten, you need to train him to not do that, and that is relatively easy.

But, sometimes cats get overstimulated. Usually, looking at their ears will give you a clue. If the ears go back, beware. In battle, they fold their ears more to the back to keep them out of the way.

If you are being affectionate with petting and head and chin rubs, try not to get too vigorous. Sometimes that brings out the play in them. Of they may simply say ENOUGH!

I assume he is neutered. That could be a problem if not.

Answer 5

Where are you petting when your cat suddenly starts kicking and scratching? It might be an area that he doesn't like having touched.

Cats seldom attack, for real, without warnings. You need to pay attention to your cat's body language. Did his tail start whipping back and forth, or even twitching? Did his eyes narrow a bit, or his ears tilt back? Did he lean away from your hand? As soon as you see a sign like this _stop petting_.

On the other hand, he could think it's a game. Especially if you 'played' with him as a kitten, using your hand as a target.

Answer 6

Hi there - it's what cats do when they're playing. Just watch kittens when they're still with their mother - they jump on each other and play at fighting all the time.

It's painful though if they get carried away. Ask most people who own cats - they can probably show you the scars!

However, normally, once they get older and with luck they learn to keep their claws retracted and don't bite so hard.

If your cat has suddenly become bad-tempered though, it could be he's in pain so try to find out if there's a particular spot on his body that makes him vicious. If so, down to the vet I think !!

Answer 7

well if you hate your cat that much maybe you find a more loving home for him. That is a cat. A cat is moody get used to it. If you cant, give him to a good home.

They arent dogs, they do what they want when they want how they want. Either you can just ignore the cat when he bites, or get to know his cues and leave him alone. He'll warn you when he wants to be left alone. Dont hit him or yell or be mean in general when they do this. it'll only make em meaner.

Answer 8

I have three cats, one of which is 14. There are many reasons a cat may do this one of which he may be over stimulated. The best thing to do is: the instant he starts with the clawing or whatever, VERY firmly and loudly say NO, NO NO. and then withdraw yourself from him completely. You may have to do this two or three times, but he'll get the message. Cats are very bright and can be trained but you have to be firm as well as consistent.

Answer 9

Some cats are just very touchy. One minute they're content, the next they do not want to be bothered at all. Many -if not most- cats are like this. They're very independent creatures and sometimes the attention you would like to give them is too much for their taste. I suggest letting him come to you when he wants attention so you could try to avoid the messy fuss he throws.

Answer 10

I heard that cats (like my own) bite when you over stimulate them. Such as, scratching them in one place too long, rubbing their belly too much or in the 'sensitive' places, etc. I'd try just petting him softly, starting from the head, down to the base of his tail, repeat. Anything else and he may bite again.

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Answer 11

Has he been neutered? Sometimes cats can be mean when they are 'in the mood' and getting them neutered can help to reduce this.

They also scratch and bite in play, or when touched in a sensitive area.