Violent Cats

[GrimsbyPacer]

Hi, I have just been beaten up by my bother's cat. The cat is well looked after in the same way as other cats we had in the past. But he is always violent to everyone and when he last left the house he harmed other cats and even dogs. We got the cat stray after we found him in our back yard for a few weeks. He sounds really nice and sometimes goes up to people looking like he wants petting and then attacks.

Has anyone else had a violent cat and knows how to make him nice?
We tried all the normal stuff, but we might have to take him to a cat home as he's dangerous for our other pets if nothing changes.
My hand and arm are covered in scars for todays attack.

 

[Searle]

Sounds like the cat is pretty terrified most of the time, and not comfortable in it's environment. A small thing you could try is create a path around the living room (or any room really), where it can be higher up than people when they're sitting down (if that makes sense). I've heard that the cat will feel a little more comfortable in it's surroundings as it feels a bit more dominant.

I'm sorry to hear about your injuries, I hope you manage to calm it down soon! I'll ask my girlfriend if she has any tips, she's better with animals than I am :P

 

[Butts]

I am an extremely volatile Cat - particularly when I am on a delayed Train Service from Glasgow to London and I have not had a tab for near on five hours

 

[yorksrob]

My parents are owners of just such a delinquent cat and frequently bear the scars of their encounters with him. If there's a way to make him less violent, they haven't found it. On the plus side, his markings match the furniture perfectly.

Their previous cat was very rotund and very docile, so perhaps feeding the blighter up may do the trick. Alternatively, it may just be down to personality.

 

[Antman]

Hi, I have just been beaten up by my bother's cat. The cat is well looked after in the same way as other cats we had in the past. But he is always violent to everyone and when he last left the house he harmed other cats and even dogs. We got the cat stray after we found him in our back yard for a few weeks. He sounds really nice and sometimes goes up to people looking like he wants petting and then attacks.

Has anyone else had a violent cat and knows how to make him nice?
We tried all the normal stuff, but we might have to take him to a cat home as he's dangerous for our other pets if nothing changes.
My hand and arm are covered in scars for todays attack.

Yes we have a part Persian cat who had violent outbursts so much so that his former owner couldn't cope with him, we took him to the vets and had him 'snipped' and he is now the most placid cuddly cat you could ever wish to meet.

A vet or the RSPCA or Cats Protection will be able to offer your brother advice.

 

[ainsworth74]

If he's not had the snip that could be part of the problem but I think your brothers best bet is to speak to his vet or local RSPCA.

 

[AM9]

Yes we have a part Persian cat who had violent outbursts so much so that his former owner couldn't cope with him, we took him to the vets and had him 'snipped' and he is now the most placid cuddly cat you could ever wish to meet.

A vet or the RSPCA or Cats Protection will be able to offer your brother advice.

Aggressive cats are usually stressed and it's not that uncommon. One way to calm them is to use a feromone infuser in the room that it spends most of its time. A couple of weeks use will allow it to become more relaxed without removing its natural defence mechanisms. We've used these on and off for years:

https://www.waitrosepet.com/cat/cat-calming/feliway-diffuser-pack-48ml?gclid=CN6e34fXvcICFa_JtAod6CgA5Q

You can probably get them slightly cheaper elsewhere, as well as the refills.

Hope that helps.

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

Thanks for the replies. The reason we haven't put the cat ontop of a shelf around the room is he would pounce on us. The cat being fattened up sounds okay, but he's a strong cat and is active climbing up the wardrobe. He hasn't had 'the snip' but isn't that cruelty? And we haven't spare money at the moment.

I'll give these suggestions to my brother when he gets back.
Thanks.

Edit, that feromone thing looks like a good idea. I would never have thought of that.
I doubt he's stressed, but he might show it oddly.

 

[ainsworth74]

He hasn't had 'the snip' but isn't that cruelty?

How so? Cat goes to sleep with tackle intact and wakes up without them. Probably some soreness from the surgery but they tend to give them painkillers for that.

The vast vast majority of rescue organisation and vets (who you'd think have animal welfare at or near the top of their list of priority's) are in favour of spaying and neutering domestic pets. I wouldn't worry.

 

[Kneedown]

If money is tight I know the PDSA used to "snip" male cats for free a few years ago. Not sure if it's still the case but worth a look.
It may sound painful, but is a common procedure for many animals and painless as done under anaesthetic. In the long term it's kinder all round as it results in less unwanted kittens, and is certainly kinder than putting an animal to sleep, which is an option that some people consider!
May also help with "spraying" problems too, although not always.

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

The cat doesn't 'spray' he is actaully well behaved other than that he tries to kill everyone! He's smart too, if you play with him he doesn't bother with the toy but with your hand. And he can open locked doors.

I'll look into the PDSA thing. I will ask my brother about all these and he'll might make a choice thanks to these options

 

[chris89]

Definitely look into the PDSA and having him snipped he if hasn't been so yet.

Also strongly recommend Feliway as well. Although the cat might look stressed, it could well be as they don't show it and can be easily. As my one was and she was starting to pull her fur out. After we got the Feliway the other two also calmed down and it also helped mine.

 

[Strat-tastic]

Pick it up by the scruff of its neck - one now helpless cat

It's how mother cats move their kittens so maybe it will respond positively. Just maybe

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

Pick it up by the scruff of its neck - one now helpless cat

It's how mother cats move their kittens so maybe it will respond positively. Just maybe

Until you let go!! Then one helpless Human!

 

[455driver]

Thanks for the replies. The reason we haven't put the cat ontop of a shelf around the room is he would pounce on us. The cat being fattened up sounds okay, but he's a strong cat and is active climbing up the wardrobe. He hasn't had 'the snip' but isn't that cruelty? And we haven't spare money at the moment.

But you are happy for him to go out and sow his oats producing God knows how many kittens, most of which will no doubt end up at the rescue centre looking for homes!

Our PDSA only do free chopping when the owner is in receipt of certain types of benefit. It isnt too expensive though and will calm the cat down a bit, unfortunately some cats are just spiteful, we have 2 from the same litter and they couldnt be more different, one is very docile and sleeps most of the time and the other is quite stressful and will attack you when you walk within striking distance.

 

[starrymarkb]

His name isn't Greebo perchance?

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

But you are happy for him to go out and sow his oats producing God knows how many kittens, most of which will no doubt end up at the rescue centre looking for homes!

Our PDSA only do free chopping when the owner is in receipt of certain types of benefit. It isnt too expensive though and will calm the cat down a bit, unfortunately some cats are just spiteful, we have 2 from the same litter and they couldnt be more different, one is very docile and sleeps most of the time and the other is quite stressful and will attack you when you walk within striking distance.

When he last escaped he attacked cats not any of that stuff. He hates all other pets utterly, he sometimes (half the time) tolerates people but not always.

 

[syorksdeano]

Sounds so much like my cat.

I 'rescued' her as she was abandoned and she's had the op so no more kittens.

But she is one feisty bugger!

If she wants stroking she comes to you, but she hardly meows.

As for collars don't even get me going. I have the scars from trying to put her first collar on....now I get frequent scars from trying to replace it (it's a flea collar).

Basically she hated the collar and now if you touch it your dead because it's hers.

I've got to put the flea drops on her next week and am seriously thinking of phoning the Yorkshire Wildlife Park up...they cope with big scratchy cats everyday. Ok she's small but still.

Now the Christmas tree is up.....well that's another story. She's not tried to climb it or anything BUT she will sleep under it and if you dare turn the lights on or off she goes for you.

Good luck and control that pussy

 

[455driver]

does he normally go out at all?

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

His name isn't Greebo perchance?

He's called Nibbler.

 

[ainsworth74]

Are you sure he wants to be adopted? If he's tried to escape that would suggest he wants to move on rather than live with your brother. Just a thought.

 

[GrimsbyPacer]

does he normally go out at all?

No as he will wipe out the neighbourhood.
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Are you sure he wants to be adopted? If he's tried to escape that would suggest he wants to move on rather than live with your brother. Just a thought.

Last time he came back flithy and meowing at our front door two nights in a row before clawing onto my arm wrapped with a few coats.
If we did kick him out he'll come back again.
And a cat that roams around got one bad eye now.

 

[table38]

I've got to put the flea drops on her next week and am seriously thinking of phoning the Yorkshire Wildlife Park up...they cope with big scratchy cats everyday. Ok she's small but still.

I have given up with flea collars and drops and have the scars to prove it.

Now the cat gets one of these pills ground up into some tuna or other treat.

Careful though, I think this forum is one of the last refuges on the net where you can avoid funny cat pictures, so let's hope this thread doesn't deteriorate into encouraging people to post any pictures.

Like this one for example:

 

[DownSouth]

Pick it up by the scruff of its neck - one now helpless cat

Even better...

No, it's not for real. Unfortunately.

 

[455driver]

Eeekkk that made me squirm.

 

[ainsworth74]

You aren't supposed to use it on yourself!

 

[cf111]

I think you may need to surrender the house to the feline! It seems he's made his move.

 

[Antman]

Thanks for the replies. The reason we haven't put the cat ontop of a shelf around the room is he would pounce on us. The cat being fattened up sounds okay, but he's a strong cat and is active climbing up the wardrobe. He hasn't had 'the snip' but isn't that cruelty? And we haven't spare money at the moment.

I'll give these suggestions to my brother when he gets back.
Thanks.

Edit, that feromone thing looks like a good idea. I would never have thought of that.
I doubt he's stressed, but he might show it oddly.

Just to be clear, giving cats the 'snip' is certainly not cruel indeed most animal welfare organisations stongly recommend it.

It isn't that expensive but some vets will allow you to pay for it in installments, the RSPCA or Cats Protection in your area will be able to advise and may even help you with the cost.

 

[Clip]

Yeah Ill echo the advice on getting him snipped - best thing for him and should calm him down. be3ware though

 

[starrymarkb]

Yeah Ill echo the advice on getting him snipped - best thing for him and should calm him down. be3ware though

Grumpy Cat never had nuts She's a lady