Expert: Becky - 4/20/2006

Question
Hi there,

I really need your help.  My cat, Cajun, is two and a half years of age.  I will give you an example of what my problem is, based on a true story just this morning:

I was in the bathroom putting on makeup when Cajun pounced on my butt/back, leaving enourmous claw marks and blood dripping down my butt, back and legs.  He runs away immediately after he does this.  He has done this numerous other times, in the morning.  I am beginning to think that maybe he is a danger to me and my health and perhaps I should not have such a horrible creature in my house.  I don't know what to do, but I don't like my cat at all.  He's vicious, and often attacks me... gripping onto my arm and not letting go until he has drawn blood and I can finally rid him of me.  HELP, I HATE MY CAT.

Thank you,

Richelle

Answer
Richelle,

Actually, your Bengal is behaving like a typical cat, it's just that Bengals are so large that it seems worse.  IF I were you, and you hate your cat this much, I would give him up to someone who would love him.  It sounds like this is not the type of cat for you.

Becky