A playmate is a very good idea. It would present an opportunity to re-set the dominance hierarchy.
There are a number of websites that deal with feline agression towards humans. Get your research hat on, Kilroy!!!! You can do this!! :D
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George attacked me last night :(
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Posted 1 year ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Oh boy,I'm sorry that happened. I've had male cats get overstimulated by being petted and then attacking. I yell OW very loud and have even shown them what they've done,they're surprised.
I think George is a step up aggression wise though where he needs to go to the vet and be put on some mood modifiers like Prozac before he gets worse because it sounds like he's escalating and any attack on you is unacceptable. Also even though he might yowl he needs to be excluded from your bedroom until his behavior is under control. It can be done.
[[[[[Kilroy]]]]]
I rescued a great big fluffy orange cat who begged to be petted but when I showed signs of stopping he would bite me,HARD. At first I tried to reason with him. After he bit me on the nasal septum I dropped him like a rock. He was in quarantine in my bathroom and I would come in there but if he acted in any way aggressive I would get up and leave,leaving him crying to be petted. Cats aren't dumb pretty soon he put together that if he bit me or anyone he would not get the attention he so desired so he stopped biting me.
Kilroy if I were you I'd take him to the vet asap and explain the behavioral problem and see what medication they recommend,ask for it in the easiest form possible to give to him,transdermal is the best and exclude him from your bedroom until he is better under control. -
I have used a bellow with my cats, very deep in the chest and very loud, that will indicate mama-dominance, make them listen to me, and cut out any shennanigans that they are trying at the moment. Combined with scruffing, it has made my two little thugs see the light of the risen Lord, so to speak.
I don't have to do it often (1-2 times per year).
And those two are very sassy, very spoiled, but very good little boys who don't try to murder each other too often and are relatively polite with me. (Operative word: "relatively")
However, they both see me as the MomCat. Keep it low in register, high on the volume, and it will really impress them.
And if the neighbors hear you, they too will be very, very respectful! :)
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When he gets all spazzy like this you could try tossing a big towel or blanket over him , scooping him up and then scruffing him until he submits and relaxes. That would protect you from getting bitten and scratched. I think it probably was over stimulation from Mr. K being home and him getting so over excited that he was waiting like a coiled spring for something to pounce.
Try the Feliway for times when the household routine is going to be upset and see if that helps.
Posted 1 year ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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http://cats.about.com/b/2010/03/05/ask-amy-cat-behavior-question-form.htm?r=94
You can ask for advice on how to stop George from attacking or spazing out. I think I would try the Rescue Remedy also either in the water or the food when he gets that way, and PetSmart has 'calming cloths' that you can rub over their fur.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Thanks, Deb. I took a look, and there is a discussion of biting that sounds like the kind of thing George does. It *might* be overstimulation from the petting, although there was a time lag last night between the petting and the attack.
I'll definitely read some more on Franny's site and consider submitting a question to her expert.
I really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions.
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