biting

My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.

From what I understand, declawing can cause behavioral issues such as
biting.

However, a trip to the vet might be in order to rule out anything physical.

From what I understand, declawing can cause behavioral issues such as
biting.

However, a trip to the vet might be in order to rule out anything physical.

"Lacey" wrote in message
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My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic
foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.



he could just be teething.. most cats prefer to chew on things when they are
young to help with the new teeth coming in. Try to find a few things he
likes to chew and make those an OK thing, and give them to him when he's
doing it.

I would most definitely go back to the vet though and talk about it.

"Lacey" wrote in message
...
My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic
foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.



he could just be teething.. most cats prefer to chew on things when they are
young to help with the new teeth coming in. Try to find a few things he
likes to chew and make those an OK thing, and give them to him when he's
doing it.

I would most definitely go back to the vet though and talk about it.

From: Laura R.

circa Sat, 15 May 2004 05:02:48 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Lacey ) said,

My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.

I smell a troll.

Laura

Me too. Or a sadistic *uck.


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Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

From: Laura R.

circa Sat, 15 May 2004 05:02:48 GMT, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Lacey ) said,

My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.

I smell a troll.

Laura

Me too. Or a sadistic *uck.


________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

In article ,
enlightened us with...
My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.


He's just ****ed off you had his toes ripped off and is getting revenge.
He'll soon start to **** all over and eat your favorite clothes.
Try removing his teeth. At least then he won't be able to bite anything.

[I smell a troll; if not a troll, see other semi-useful replies and take
cat to vet to make sure declawing didn't get f*kked up and is causing
painful regrowth.]

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In article ,
enlightened us with...
My cat is only 8 1/2 months old, yet he seems to be biting everything! He
tore up our toilet seat cover, and the toilet seat itself (the plastic foam
kind) and he's even attacking me and my husband while we sleep. Not to
mention the fact that he feels the need to chew on a metal table leg. What
if anything can I do to keep him from doing this? He was recently declawed
if that helps.


He's just ****ed off you had his toes ripped off and is getting revenge.
He'll soon start to **** all over and eat your favorite clothes.
Try removing his teeth. At least then he won't be able to bite anything.

[I smell a troll; if not a troll, see other semi-useful replies and take
cat to vet to make sure declawing didn't get f*kked up and is causing
painful regrowth.]

--
--
~kaeli~
If the funeral procession is at night, do folks drive with
their lights off?
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace

Thank you to those who have given me *good* advice. I will call the vet if
he seems to be chewing on anything else. I read on different websites to
make sure they always have food to eat and that that helps. Ive also tried
giving him several toys and even a cardboard toilet paper roll. My mom has a
cat and when we got her see was 10 months old and never chewed anything...
so maybe he is teething.... Thanks again!
As for those who FLAME anyone for asking a question, your advice is not
wanted.