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Will someone please give me advice with my cat2007-11-25 12:34:01

Our cat is almost 8 months old, and we have had him since Sept 11. We got him from our local humane society, so we thought that this would be a good cat to get. We have a 5 year old daughter and an 11 month old son. The cat jumps around, tries to scratch us and bite us. My wife is tired of it, my daugther really wanted a cat but is scared to walk past it, and my son doesn't know what to think. My daughter would be really sad if we have to take the cat back, but I don't know what to do. Any advice?

Answers:

1. Get the cat fixed and declawed. This is basic cat ownership, and you wouldn't be as afraid if the front claws are missing. Hormones are ragin.

2. This is typical young adult cat behavior. What used to be cute at age 2 months is now painful and drawing blood.

In "the wild", this cat would be establishing dominence, and in turn, taught that attacking something usually results in pain.

You must be the cat's pride, and you must teach the cat that agressive playing (and there's a fine line between playing and attacking) results in some sort of pain. I like the water bottle idea. I also got good at pinning my cats to the ground, upside-down, with my fingers on either side of their neck (they hate this!) (don't try this angry, or if the cat has front claws).

In the end, cat will outgrow this, kinda like you live thru the teen years of your children and get rewarded with grandkids.

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Oh boy! You got your hands full. Sounds like your kitten is board, try letting it outside to burn of some energy. A tired cat is a happy cat!

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I think the cat might grow out of this behavior, it is still a baby. But if you think the cat is being vicious, not playful, I would consult a Vet.

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If it absolutely can't be calmed down, and it attacks, you have to use your best judgement. Your children come first, I'm assuming? It's not as if you have had this cat for very long and couln't possibly part with it. It is not inhumane to take it back to a shelter and let someone else who doesn't have young children take care of it. As for your daughter missing it, explain in terms she will understand that this kitty is not what you were looking for and you will get another one.

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Get the cat declawed and put a muzzle on it!

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throw out the windows . and get the new ones. or get the new one before you throw it . :) your kids would get it over with don't worry. Kids are always in possessive behavior but the rational thinking is not up yet.