The kitty from.......you know where!

[gritsar]

Kitty is still adjusting to life as a full-time housecat. She was born a feral and has lived as a barn cat with us since she was three weeks old.
Since we got the other cat about a month and a half ago and we had to battle fleas, Kitty has been living inside full-time. Before then she was in during the day (while the chickens were out) and outside at night.
Today Kitty has turned into the cat from H-E-double hockey stix. When I first got up and came out of the bedroom she attacked me, three times! Drew blood twice. I sent her flying off the end of my foot. I finally had to chase her thru the house until she went into hiding.
My DH is angry with her for drawing blood on me. I think she's just missing her hunting expeditions at night. She's an excellent hunter.

 

[WriterofWords]

Yep sounds like you are her prey. She is probably playing with you in her mind so take that into consideration. No don't kick her across the room tempting as it is, but if she is strictly a house cat now after being a barn cat I would consider de-clawing her. I am usually completely against that due to protection, and there is always the chance she could get out, but she is used to using those claws and is going to use them period.

 

[gritsar]

I have alot more patience with her than DH does. He wants to put her in the spare dog crate on the front porch.
I just remembered that we had bought her and KiKi a big package of fur covered mice. We have to put them up when the puppy is not in his crate or else he eats them. I just gave both KiKi and Kitty one a piece. Maybe she'll calm her butt down.
Can't declaw her, because ultimately my DH would prefer she go back to being an inside/outside cat.

 

[Stina]

declawing a cat that is used to using its claws can make them even MORE aggressive and turn them into biters. I would not recommend declawing a cat that is used to using its claws for hunting and defending itself. You could try the nail covers and see if she will accept those

 

[gritsar]

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She's already a biter!

She's just a very strange cat. She adores my husband. She loves to sit in his lap and lick his hands for long periods of time. Once she's done licking, she bites.
I had forgotten about nail caps, so thanks for the reminder. I'll see about ordering some online. I know Drs. Foster and Smith sells them.
We're suppose to go to town this evening to buy a pedi-paws for the pup's nails. Maybe we can use it to blunt Kittys as a temporary measure.

 

[gaited horse]

Quote:
She's already a biter!

She's just a very strange cat. She adores my husband. She loves to sit in his lap and lick his hands for long periods of time. Once she's done licking, she bites.
I had forgotten about nail caps, so thanks for the reminder. I'll see about ordering some online. I know Drs. Foster and Smith sells them.
We're suppose to go to town this evening to buy a pedi-paws for the pup's nails. Maybe we can use it to blunt Kittys as a temporary measure.

Get your pedi paws of ebay they sell for half the price

 

[MagsC]

Ack. Not fun.

We had one cat that would hide under chairs and things until some unsuspecting person walked by. Then it was a free for all on their feet and ankles.
Cat caps is a great idea.

 

[animalgirl2010]

Wow I think you just described my cat. He will attack constantly I can just be sitting there and he will come out of no where wrap his paws around and bite.He does it to everyone including the dog. I have tried everything to stop him even using water in a spray bottle and he is not afraid. I think I may get the claw caps for him as well but I dont know if that would stop him from attacking us.

 

[Appytaz]

We just got a new kitty - He is about 5-6 weeks old and has those razor sharp little pointy nails. He is not trying to hurt in any way - it is just how sharp those little claws are. I took a pair of finger nail clips and clipped the tips off of his. Much Better! And so much easier to start them young - they grow up not knowing any better!

 

[MsMelvin]

Cats are difficult to train, mind of their own and all, but one word mine do understand is no. Each attack, grab her by the back of the neck firmly but not violently, say NO. Support her weight with your other hand under her butt and put her in a crate for time out. 10 minutes or so. Persistance.

Everone's suggestions for trim or caps is great idea. She will calm down eventually. Needs toys, lots of them, or a playmate.

Please folks, don't ever consider de-clawing any animal! Imagin cutting your finger from your first knuckle toward and thru your nails and removing the finger tip bone and the nail up to and including the knuckle connection on each and every finger sewing it back up with no bone or nail....don't forget your toes.....sound painful? Now imagine you need to walk on your hands as well as feet.

Sorry to be so graphic but so many cats have lived through it...tragically. Breaks my heart.

You've saved a crazy one, THANK YOU, and please hang in there, she'll come around.