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Expert: - 10/15/2007


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I have a male cat that my 12 yr daughter brought home that a freind gave her. He is less then a yr old or about a yr old. He has been Neutered and has had his first shots. He does like to be picked on occasion he will let u "love" him. Last night my daughter was on the computer and he scratched her in her eye out of nowhere. She was not messing with him or anything, and he will also just walk up and bite or attack her. He does it to myself and my boyfriend as well but mostly to my daughter. I am concerned about this and do not want to have to get rid of the cat but i cannot have him attacking ppl in my home. I called a vet but they told me to have the vet look at him. I do know he was taken away from his mother too soon and when did get him he had already been passed from about three other homes. The cat is very loved and well cared for here. He is an inside cat cause when he does go on the porch or near the front door he trys to run off. Any help or advice i can get get is appriated and again, i do not want to have to get rid of the cat but cannot have him biting and scratching anyone. Alos, he is not doing this in a "playful" manner he is very "serious" in manner when he does the attacking. Thank you very much i hope to hear from you soon. Brandy


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Hi Brandy,

If the vet doesn't find anything wrong with him I'll try to help you out. Make sure there is no reason for his attacking. If you can try to remember what he did right before the attack. Was he looking out a window? Was there a loud noise? Did someone just pick him up before?

What was his behavior before hand? Was he crouching with his tail twitching? Was his ears back? I need to know the answers to these questions. Write back and let me know and I should be able to help you. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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