Broken hearted

In searching for the best cat info--picked your group. I am sitting
here, bloody-hurt-- and oh so sad.
First off I am very used to cats--have a great, and loving past with
them.

I adopted 2 beautiful short hair girls. They were due to be put down .
Owner did not tell me one is unbelievable. I have only seen 1 trully
visous(sp) cat in my life. Well the battle started when we brought them
to their new home- Separate carrying cases---all the best---my 90 yrs
old Mom went to round up Hell cat. She attached. Ok--I forgave--new
everything etc. Next time someone let her out , not on purpose---With
the help of a big man I got her back inside. A few bites drew
blood---Okay, today had to gently put flea collor on---all hell broke
loose. She took me to the floor, chewed me bad. Now I cannot touch
her, I have lymphdema and if she gets that arm ---could lose it. I
have done everything I know to win her over---but I think I must call it
quits--
I feel horrible---the other kitty has loved me from the first moment.
Please help
Joan

I have lymphdema and if she gets that arm ---could lose it. I
have done everything I know to win her over---but I think I must call it
quits--
I feel horrible---the other kitty has loved me from the first moment.
Please help

I would just let the cat stay in one room for right now. Don't try to touch her
or get near her. Give her time to calm down. You could also try some catnip.
Just put it on the rug. Hopefully she'll like it. That's how I tamed my once
feral like cat. You could also try some valium to relax her while she gets used
to her new surrounding. There is also "rescue remedy" and "feliway" that might
calm her down. Sounds like she's scared half to death. Good luck.

I have lymphdema and if she gets that arm ---could lose it. I
have done everything I know to win her over---but I think I must call it
quits--
I feel horrible---the other kitty has loved me from the first moment.
Please help

I would just let the cat stay in one room for right now. Don't try to touch her
or get near her. Give her time to calm down. You could also try some catnip.
Just put it on the rug. Hopefully she'll like it. That's how I tamed my once
feral like cat. You could also try some valium to relax her while she gets used
to her new surrounding. There is also "rescue remedy" and "feliway" that might
calm her down. Sounds like she's scared half to death. Good luck.

I have lymphdema and if she gets that arm ---could lose it. I
have done everything I know to win her over---but I think I must call it
quits--
I feel horrible---the other kitty has loved me from the first moment.
Please help

I would just let the cat stay in one room for right now. Don't try to touch her
or get near her. Give her time to calm down. You could also try some catnip.
Just put it on the rug. Hopefully she'll like it. That's how I tamed my once
feral like cat. You could also try some valium to relax her while she gets used
to her new surrounding. There is also "rescue remedy" and "feliway" that might
calm her down. Sounds like she's scared half to death. Good luck.

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In searching for the best cat info--picked your group. I am sitting
here, bloody-hurt-- and oh so sad.
Joan
Joan,
I've never encountered a cat like that, but I heard that some cats are just
vicious for no obvious explanation. This is rare, but can happen. Sometimes
it is temporary.
It's possible that your cat is reacting to the stress of the move, but that
reaction seems extreme to me.
If you have not already done so, you should find out more about this cat's
behavioral and medical background. See if you can find out if she has
always been this way and if not, when and under what conditions did it
start. Bear in mind that some cats who are perfectly fine at home can be
holy terrors at the vet's, but this cat might have a medical condition,
brain tumor, something that causes the vicious behavior.
Also, think about your own environment. Maybe the cat smelled a strange cat
or some perfume or cleaning product odor that set her off.
If it continues or is the cat's usual behavior, she may be a danger to the
other cat as well as to you.
Depending on what you find out and given your own medical condition, you may
be able rehome the cat, maybe as a barn cat. Or, sadly, you may have to
euthanize her if she can't be helped.
Meanwhile, Feliway spray (not on the cat, but in the environment) may help
some. Keep the cat isolated in a quiet area. Wear leather gloves and long
sleeves and long pants if you need to go in to feed or clean the litter box,
etc.
By-the-way, there are safer alternatives to flea collars. You might ask the
vet for a recommendation.
Good luck. You are kind to take these cats in. It was very unfair if the
previous owner knowingly kept from you information that you need to know
about this cat's behavior.
Annie

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...
In searching for the best cat info--picked your group. I am sitting
here, bloody-hurt-- and oh so sad.
Joan
Joan,
I've never encountered a cat like that, but I heard that some cats are just
vicious for no obvious explanation. This is rare, but can happen. Sometimes
it is temporary.
It's possible that your cat is reacting to the stress of the move, but that
reaction seems extreme to me.
If you have not already done so, you should find out more about this cat's
behavioral and medical background. See if you can find out if she has
always been this way and if not, when and under what conditions did it
start. Bear in mind that some cats who are perfectly fine at home can be
holy terrors at the vet's, but this cat might have a medical condition,
brain tumor, something that causes the vicious behavior.
Also, think about your own environment. Maybe the cat smelled a strange cat
or some perfume or cleaning product odor that set her off.
If it continues or is the cat's usual behavior, she may be a danger to the
other cat as well as to you.
Depending on what you find out and given your own medical condition, you may
be able rehome the cat, maybe as a barn cat. Or, sadly, you may have to
euthanize her if she can't be helped.
Meanwhile, Feliway spray (not on the cat, but in the environment) may help
some. Keep the cat isolated in a quiet area. Wear leather gloves and long
sleeves and long pants if you need to go in to feed or clean the litter box,
etc.
By-the-way, there are safer alternatives to flea collars. You might ask the
vet for a recommendation.
Good luck. You are kind to take these cats in. It was very unfair if the
previous owner knowingly kept from you information that you need to know
about this cat's behavior.
Annie

wrote in message
...
In searching for the best cat info--picked your group. I am sitting
here, bloody-hurt-- and oh so sad.
Joan
Joan,
I've never encountered a cat like that, but I heard that some cats are just
vicious for no obvious explanation. This is rare, but can happen. Sometimes
it is temporary.
It's possible that your cat is reacting to the stress of the move, but that
reaction seems extreme to me.
If you have not already done so, you should find out more about this cat's
behavioral and medical background. See if you can find out if she has
always been this way and if not, when and under what conditions did it
start. Bear in mind that some cats who are perfectly fine at home can be
holy terrors at the vet's, but this cat might have a medical condition,
brain tumor, something that causes the vicious behavior.
Also, think about your own environment. Maybe the cat smelled a strange cat
or some perfume or cleaning product odor that set her off.
If it continues or is the cat's usual behavior, she may be a danger to the
other cat as well as to you.
Depending on what you find out and given your own medical condition, you may
be able rehome the cat, maybe as a barn cat. Or, sadly, you may have to
euthanize her if she can't be helped.
Meanwhile, Feliway spray (not on the cat, but in the environment) may help
some. Keep the cat isolated in a quiet area. Wear leather gloves and long
sleeves and long pants if you need to go in to feed or clean the litter box,
etc.
By-the-way, there are safer alternatives to flea collars. You might ask the
vet for a recommendation.
Good luck. You are kind to take these cats in. It was very unfair if the
previous owner knowingly kept from you information that you need to know
about this cat's behavior.
Annie

Thank you for your post (both of you)
Now i am very mad, got a lot of info from ex-owner---Emma--hellcat has
been like this for several years.---She is 16 yrs old, has always been
very hard t handle unless given her own way. Almost had alawsuit over a
sever attack. She and the good kitty- have been together for 4yrs.
Mimi stays away from her. Owner had a dog that Emma hurt bad.
She has been given catnip--goodies---you name it and walks around
enjoying her
30 min after the scene she came over to me and I was allwed to pat her
head. sorry for the typos---still so upset. Ex-owner says se wants to
be outside---I do not and will not allow that. Have had cats for 50
yrs---hate for them to go outside----Has been given good vet care---no
illnesses---nothing---I don't think this is fair to Mimi she was in my
lap one hour and kissing---loving me. What have I got myself into.
Thank you guys so much. Joan
self

Thank you for your post (both of you)
Now i am very mad, got a lot of info from ex-owner---Emma--hellcat has
been like this for several years.---She is 16 yrs old, has always been
very hard t handle unless given her own way. Almost had alawsuit over a
sever attack. She and the good kitty- have been together for 4yrs.
Mimi stays away from her. Owner had a dog that Emma hurt bad.
She has been given catnip--goodies---you name it and walks around
enjoying her
30 min after the scene she came over to me and I was allwed to pat her
head. sorry for the typos---still so upset. Ex-owner says se wants to
be outside---I do not and will not allow that. Have had cats for 50
yrs---hate for them to go outside----Has been given good vet care---no
illnesses---nothing---I don't think this is fair to Mimi she was in my
lap one hour and kissing---loving me. What have I got myself into.
Thank you guys so much. Joan
self

Thank you for your post (both of you)
Now i am very mad, got a lot of info from ex-owner---Emma--hellcat has
been like this for several years.---She is 16 yrs old, has always been
very hard t handle unless given her own way. Almost had alawsuit over a
sever attack. She and the good kitty- have been together for 4yrs.
Mimi stays away from her. Owner had a dog that Emma hurt bad.
She has been given catnip--goodies---you name it and walks around
enjoying her
30 min after the scene she came over to me and I was allwed to pat her
head. sorry for the typos---still so upset. Ex-owner says se wants to
be outside---I do not and will not allow that. Have had cats for 50
yrs---hate for them to go outside----Has been given good vet care---no
illnesses---nothing---I don't think this is fair to Mimi she was in my
lap one hour and kissing---loving me. What have I got myself into.
Thank you guys so much. Joan
self