I am SO SO pissed at my cat?

This is your mission. When you sit down with the cat the next 3 times. Count how many times you can pet it before it scratches or attempts to. What you are looking for is a pattern. Also, watch the cat’s back, do you see it start to ripple with little waves almost like it’s chilly? In addition, watch the tail, does it start to swish or wag? Finally, observe the cat’s ears. Do they turn around or twitch or lay down?

Any of those observations means the cat is becoming tense and doesn’t like what is going on and a response is immiment. If you can find the least of amount of pets before it strikes out then from now on that’s the most you will ever pet the cat at any one sitting. You might have 3 or 4 sitting a night but each one will only be the number of pets you will have been observing to be safe.

There is actually a name for this kind of behavior. I have a Maine Coon mix and her number was 4. The tail would twitch, ripples down the back etc. If I went to 5 or 6 pets, she’d nail me. So for weeks, we’d sit and talk and I might scratch her cheeks and just be together and then I’d pet 4 times. She’d be happy and sometimes want more, don’t do that if your cat head bumps you for more! Stop at your number. In say 3 or 4 weeks, step it up by one pet more and stop. That’s the number you’ll use for the next few weeks.

You get the idea. It’s a behavior modification for her to build her trust level and know that nothing bad is going to happen and it builds her confidence. It took me almost 5 months but we got there. And I stopped getting clawed. I’m positive you can do the same thing with your cat.

If you want a little extra help, look at the pet supply store or vet’s office and get a cat collar made my Feliway. It’s got a pheromone in it that you can’t smell but the cat can and it’s a calmative. They are pricey, not sure how long they last, read the package. But it might help the first month. If your cat goes outdoors then don’t do it. I hate collars on cats but as a temporary training tool it can be good inside.

No more chasing the cat! You are on a mission to establish trust and be a good observer. Here’s a link to what I was talking about.

Good luck and remember, it works!

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You do realize that it is a cat… an animal that relies mainly on instinct and ingrained behaviors, right? There is no malice behind the scratching, she cannot understand that your feelings are hurt, or it makes you angry. All she knows is that you did something she did not like, and she acted the way she knows will stop it. Perhaps you should try to understand her body language, maybe she was not interested in being pet or bothered.

There is always a way to help, you simply need to understand cat behavior. Not chasing your cat around the kitchen would be a good start.

It’s never to late to train a old animal a new talent! Usually cats will react with an environment change. If that is the case then try to introduce her into the new environment like the old one. If this is not the case try to give your cat treats and try to bond with her that way. If this doesn’t work bring a spray bottle with you. Make sure it is full of water! Some cats are scared of water some cats LOVE water. Make Sure your cat doesn’t love water.

If this doesn’t work I would suggest maybe introducing another animal into the house this might lighten up her mood and stop the attacks on you!

How long have you had her? First I would take her to the vet and make sure she’s ok, Cats are picky people. Assuming she is perfectly healthy, I would probably say she doesn’t trust you, or she’s trying to play. If she doesn’t trust you, you should stop petting her and play more and work on spending time with her in general. If she trying to play, get a toy with a stick attached and when she starts to bite you bring that out… Hope you two can work it out, but BE NICE TO HER.

Trim the beasts nails. If she won’t let you do it take her to a place like Petsmart to have them done. I have my cat’s nails done once a month at around $10 a visit.

Another suggestion is tire the s*** out of her tell she’s completely exhausted then she’ll settle down for a good petting

Simply shove your finger down the cats throat every time it tries to bite like you would if giving it a pill and the cat will stop this behavior.

It’s about the most simple deterrent that there is. I guarantee you that you will only have to do this 2-3 times before the cat gives up trying to bite you altogether. Neither of our 2 cats bite and they have not had this correction in over 5 years.

My cat had this problem. I was told to immediately stop petting him and put him down. He was doing it because he was getting over stimulated. We’ve been doing this technique for several months now and he has gotten much better. He’s 8 years old so he’s also pretty set in his ways.

My cat does this too, but only when you pet his bell, although he lets me but no one else. She might have a sore spot or if you rescued her she may have been abused and is scared maybe getting a check up to make sure there is no injuries.

Whenever your cat bites you, instantly hold your cat down wherever (sofa, floor, bed), then SCREAM at the top of your lungs into her face until you’re completely out of breath before letting her run away in pure terror and fear.

I guarantee you this is the most effective deterrent!

Your cat is boss – that is what cats do. She lords it over because she is a cat. That’s why we love them.