Bad kitty

On Thu, 07 Oct 2004 23:44:59 GMT, "Mary"
wrote:


"Teddy" wrote in message
...
Bad kitty-I have a 1 1/2 year old declawed male neutered cat that I've had
for about a year. It attacks me, biting hard, briing blood. I can't get him
to stop. I've tried spraying with water, swatting with a single sheet of
newspaper, yelling, etc. PLease give me an idea how to reform him. I'm about
ready to give up. Thanks Desperate Cat Owner


He bites because he is declawed and feels defenseless. You can train him not
to bite, but it will take some effort. First, what are you doing when he
bites you?

I notice my cats will bite for different reasons - Catfive is the only
one who drew blood and required a doctors attention - but I still feel
he was abused by who every had him first, and the only person he has
bitten is my daughter who won't stop annoying him when he has had it.
I can do anything to him and he would never bite me, he has never
offered to bite the vet either.
He will also grab your legs when you walking and nibble your ankle for
a belly rub - but never does this hard.
Lucifer likes to five toes love bites if she sees them naked.... and
purrs up a storm prior to the love bite.
Miss thang play bites and makes like she is an angry tiger but she is
all noise and no real teeth pressure.
Lancelot also playfully nibbles but never any pressure. and all I have
to do is say Ouch loud and he runs to a corner.

Karryl


http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/soft63389/index.htm

Hey, "Mary"

Well, you've mastered a defensive strategy. That should help deflect your inane
responses and/or guilt. As I stated, there are various reasons for why cats
bite. I never ruled out declawing as one of them. I actually....gasp...listed
it as one of the reasons. So...your mother and third cousin of the guy who
mows your lawn had cats that were puddles of love before a declaw and rabid
balls of rage after the procedure. That doesn't meant that 1.1 million other
cats are biters because of a declaw. It MAY mean that a particular cat had a
change in behavior, but not the whole species of this particular animal.
So..go back to school. Education is a wonderful thing. Happy trails.

Hey, "Mary"

Well, you've mastered a defensive strategy. That should help deflect your inane
responses and/or guilt. As I stated, there are various reasons for why cats
bite. I never ruled out declawing as one of them. I actually....gasp...listed
it as one of the reasons. So...your mother and third cousin of the guy who
mows your lawn had cats that were puddles of love before a declaw and rabid
balls of rage after the procedure. That doesn't meant that 1.1 million other
cats are biters because of a declaw. It MAY mean that a particular cat had a
change in behavior, but not the whole species of this particular animal.
So..go back to school. Education is a wonderful thing. Happy trails.

olitter writes

awriteny writes
Don't let the fact that thousands of cats don't bite and draw blood after a
declaw get in your way of responding, now! not a fan of declaw as a regular
procedure.

Let's see "not a fan" In other words, you support mutilating cats.

I do not support declawing as a routine procedure..not at all. A significant
number of people, it seems, do get a kitten/cat without having any clue as to
how to care for the cat....how to modify behavior...consulting a vet when a cat
doesn't eat, drink or go to the box..etc. Many clueless and lazy people
schedule a declaw along with a spay/neuter. This particular group had no idea
that it wouldn't be necessary to do the declaw. However, if a person has tried
everything (patience/training/behavior modification, softpaws, sprays, trimming
the nails, etc.) and the cat scratches causing a breaking of the skin/bleeding,
then it might be the only way. If the choice, by that time, is to declaw or
bring the cat to the shelter (gambling that someone would come to adopt the cat
and not have the cat languishing in a cage for another year or more).

olitter writes

awriteny writes
Don't let the fact that thousands of cats don't bite and draw blood after a
declaw get in your way of responding, now! not a fan of declaw as a regular
procedure.

Let's see "not a fan" In other words, you support mutilating cats.

I do not support declawing as a routine procedure..not at all. A significant
number of people, it seems, do get a kitten/cat without having any clue as to
how to care for the cat....how to modify behavior...consulting a vet when a cat
doesn't eat, drink or go to the box..etc. Many clueless and lazy people
schedule a declaw along with a spay/neuter. This particular group had no idea
that it wouldn't be necessary to do the declaw. However, if a person has tried
everything (patience/training/behavior modification, softpaws, sprays, trimming
the nails, etc.) and the cat scratches causing a breaking of the skin/bleeding,
then it might be the only way. If the choice, by that time, is to declaw or
bring the cat to the shelter (gambling that someone would come to adopt the cat
and not have the cat languishing in a cage for another year or more).

"Mary" writes
" Because there might be one that does not display any behavioral
problems that bother humans.."

snicker It would have been better for you if you didn't just pick "one" out
of your a**. I have posted 20+ posts here in at least six months stating: that
if a person has tried every other option...every other option...EVERY OTHER
OPTION, and is left with the choices of 1) wearing oven mitts and protective
gear when near the cat or 2) surrendering the cat to the shelter (and many are
kill shelters) where the cat will wait for an adoption that may or may not come
OR, be put down. A declaw versus a long-term existence in a cage/death. No
contest. That's my position....Not every person who has faced this option will
spend months looking for a home or hire a professional to ensure a behavior
change or will be willing to tolerate this behavior. That's the way life is.
For those who complain about their furniture right out of the box...no, declaw
isn't the answer. If I were you (if you live in the USA) I would write in
protest to the AMVA and lobby for the organization to change their position on
declaw.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/claws03.html

"Mary" writes
" Because there might be one that does not display any behavioral
problems that bother humans.."

snicker It would have been better for you if you didn't just pick "one" out
of your a**. I have posted 20+ posts here in at least six months stating: that
if a person has tried every other option...every other option...EVERY OTHER
OPTION, and is left with the choices of 1) wearing oven mitts and protective
gear when near the cat or 2) surrendering the cat to the shelter (and many are
kill shelters) where the cat will wait for an adoption that may or may not come
OR, be put down. A declaw versus a long-term existence in a cage/death. No
contest. That's my position....Not every person who has faced this option will
spend months looking for a home or hire a professional to ensure a behavior
change or will be willing to tolerate this behavior. That's the way life is.
For those who complain about their furniture right out of the box...no, declaw
isn't the answer. If I were you (if you live in the USA) I would write in
protest to the AMVA and lobby for the organization to change their position on
declaw.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/claws03.html

To "Mary" :

If you embrace facts from time to time, it would increase your (current lack
of) credibility. How many letters in protest of inhumane activities have you
written? I've written over 140. How many animal related charities do you
support? I currently support 5, I can't afford to support more. If you are in
the New York City area next Wednesday, come to the Animal Protection Lobby.
There will be a seminar on how to lobby, how to know which politicians to
contact, how to write effectively, etc. There will be a press conference
following the seminar. You need to register in advance, but all those who
support humane treatment for animals are welcome.

To "Mary" :

If you embrace facts from time to time, it would increase your (current lack
of) credibility. How many letters in protest of inhumane activities have you
written? I've written over 140. How many animal related charities do you
support? I currently support 5, I can't afford to support more. If you are in
the New York City area next Wednesday, come to the Animal Protection Lobby.
There will be a seminar on how to lobby, how to know which politicians to
contact, how to write effectively, etc. There will be a press conference
following the seminar. You need to register in advance, but all those who
support humane treatment for animals are welcome.

no, no she swats at me. lol, i don't hit her!

For Lords sake...don't you see what an opportunity you have. Start that
volleyball or tennis camp for cats! lol