Cat behaviour

Re: Cat behaviour

Miriam Lodewyks — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 22:15:48 GMT

+1 for ICC website. Agree it sounds like a bored kitty, acting out a bit. Perhaps a little extreme on the "normal behaviour spectrum". I'd probably suggest increasing more constructive exercise. I had a cat that did something similar: blitzed him with a water pistol if he looked like he wanted to pounce, he stopped within a few months. Was a lovely, sweet boy ever after.

Re: Cat behaviour

Richard Carter — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:46:44 GMT

sounds to me kitty just loves this owner - this isn't aggression per se, just boisterous inappropriate interaction - unfortunately humans tend to bleed more than cats!! As others have said - other distractions - scratch posts, toys etc, furry friend? is cat by itself all day? tone down the excitement feliway, medication while some retraining goes on. Either that or invest in armoured socks.

Re: Cat behaviour

mariette asselbergs — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:16:40 GMT

Re: Cat behaviour

Anthony Todd — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:51:02 GMT

Mariette, your nurse will know the cat is just trying to "express it's sexual behaviour", after all she's passed the exam, or will......

See how useful the vet nursing course is!

Re: Cat behaviour

mariette asselbergs — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:55:22 GMT

Walk with not too hot tea in cup, when cat attacks drop the tea on top of it. Bet he'll stop. Is a bit of a bother cleaning it all up, but maybe worth it...

Other suggestion, more as positive reinforcement, get one of those red laser pointers, most cats love to follow them and try to catch them. Use this to distract the cat away from herself.

Mariette

Re: Cat behaviour

Christina Smith — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:31:05 GMT

This sounds like a very bored cooped up house cat probably with flutd if he's overgrooming his belly. I know this cat he is on our street, plain to see. The other cats stay indoors when he's around. I haven't anything very practical to add. I hope a behaviourist does reply because I would love to hear the solution too.

Re: Cat behaviour

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:19:25 GMT

Rightly or wrongly I would start with determining how she inter-relates with the cat at other times. Does she allow it sleep on beds/other areas of privilege other than as a special treat, does she allow the cat to initiate and terminate contact/play, does she allow it to feed ad lib and/or on demand, does she let it in and out on demand? If most or all of these things she may be sending the cat the wrong messages and allowing think it is dominant so these have to change to the opposite.

(awaits being shot down by feline behavioural specialist)

Re: Cat behaviour

Louise6732 — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:22:16 GMT

Is he indoors/outdoors? Other cats in house? Litter tray availability etc? Does the owner play with him with toys or not at all? A few other things to find out to help find the cause and alleviate behaviour. Any signs of pain or neuro problems on clinical exam that might explain it? If he is overgrooming, and no signs of FAD, then it is likely he is stressed, whether they can think of a reason for it or not! International Cat Care has great information for owners and vets re behaviour, here is the aggression link :

http://www.icatcare.org/advice-centre/cat-human-aggression

Louise