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Cat tuned mean...what do I do
I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how this came about but I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to have her put down, because I can't have her hurt someone who doesn't know better. Our other cat is now having nevous problems becsaue of this and licks herself raw. Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do?
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On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 20:52:48 +0000, grasshopper wrote:
I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how this came about but I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to have her put down, because I can't have her hurt someone who doesn't know better. Our other cat is now having nevous problems becsaue of this and licks herself raw. Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave I guess a car can become crazy just like people do. Is there rabies in your area? Put her in a cage to see if she quiets down then take her to the Vet. |
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On 2005-06-06, grasshopper penned:
Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave You'd rather put her to sleep than try medication that your vet suggests? This I do not understand. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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***Need more info, Dave. Like.. how old is she? How long has this
aggressive behavior been going on? Is she outdoors only, indoor/ outdoor, or what? Has she been eating the same? Have you had any recent changes in your household? Is she vaccinated for Rabies? Have you had her examined by a vet since this behavior change? There are just too many unanswered questions. But I would absolutely Not 'put her down'. Something is* definitely wrong with her. She might have a brain tumor hence her drastic behavior change and aggression, or maybe she's had a stroke? Please do give us more info about her, so we can offer better suggestions and solutions to help her and you. ML "grasshopper" wrote in message ... I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how this came about but I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to have her put down, because I can't have her hurt someone who doesn't know better. Our other cat is now having nevous problems becsaue of this and licks herself raw. Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave -- grasshopper |
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On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 18:29:44 -0600, Monique Y. Mudama wrote:
On 2005-06-06, grasshopper penned: Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave You'd rather put her to sleep than try medication that your vet suggests? This I do not understand. From the description of her actions, this is beyond naughty cat behavior. He could get sued and lose everything if the cat were to attack someone else. He could also get injured trying to medicate the cat. A couple of years ago my cat fell off my lap. She is a loving girl and it was an accident. But that incident cost me hundreds of dollars and took a year and a half to heal. |
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Our vet stated she is high strung..and
stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Follow your vet's advice. Just like people, animals can suffer from anxiety, OCD and other mental issues and in many cases medicating the animal is doing them a favor and brings them to a "normal" state. I find it sad that you talk about killing your cat as an option, but have a problem with medicating her. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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wrote in message ... Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Follow your vet's advice. Just like people, animals can suffer from anxiety, OCD and other mental issues and in many cases medicating the animal is doing them a favor and brings them to a "normal" state. I find it sad that you talk about killing your cat as an option, but have a problem with medicating her. I have to agree. |
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On Mon 06 Jun 2005 04:52:48p, grasshopper wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav ): I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how this came about but I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to have her put down, because I can't have her hurt someone who doesn't know better. Our other cat is now having nevous problems becsaue of this and licks herself raw. Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave Dave, medicating the cat for what could be only temporary is a good idea. I'm medicating one with Clomicalm (clomipramine) which is normally only used for dogs with separation anxiety or similar. I asked the vet for it after doing some reading because I have a cat who is very aggressive also. He attacked me, the other cats, and was freaked out by certain sounds. The clomicalm is working wonders. The vet hadn't used it for cats before, so this is a learning experience for her, too. Give it a try, or at least ask! My cat gets .7 cc daily; the dose had to be tweaked to work for him without making him sleep all the time. -- Cheryl "The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited breath." - W.C. Fields |
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Prioritize. Who is most important? The attack cat or your family? If you
have to think about this for more than 2 seconds, the first problem is ... YOU. "grasshopper" wrote in message ... I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how this came about but I'm at my wits end. I'm ready to have her put down, because I can't have her hurt someone who doesn't know better. Our other cat is now having nevous problems becsaue of this and licks herself raw. Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave -- grasshopper |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2005-06-06, grasshopper penned: Our vet stated she is high strung..and stated she need anti depressants and valium but come on..this is getting ridiculous...Does anyone know of what to do? Dave You'd rather put her to sleep than try medication that your vet suggests? This I do not understand. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully Let us drop a wild behaving animal who is attacking FACES and limbs in your house. Let's see how long your compassion lasts before you say ... enough. When such a deranged cat takes out your child's eye or scratches his/her face ... would you then open the front door and say to the cat "Have it your way ... good riddance!" |
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