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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2005She BIT me!
My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my hand. This wasn't a quick stab, no; she was dug in like a tick. I had to disengage her. I got up and rinsed my hand with hydrogen peroxide and put an antibotic ointment and a bandage on. (Yes, I've had my shots and so has she.) Went back to bed. Not long afterwards I flung my arm out, too close to her again (apparently) and she bit me again!! Darnit, Persia, what's wrong with you? More peroxide, ointment and another bandage later, she tried it again. At no time was I ever touching her! If she's not careful, I'll take away her weekly gooshy food. Jill  SignatureI used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jill I'm starting to worry about you little darling too. I know you aren't in a position to be running off to the vet just because you don't care for her attitude. Is it possible that she is picking up on your anxiety and its making her anxious too? Some pets, most often cats, can be over empathetic. Sit down and talk to her about it. Sending calming down and feeling better purrs for everyone. Jo >> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Sending calming down and feeling better purrs for everyone. > Jo Maybe she's picking up on that. I don't know. I may have to take her if she keeps this up. It's not typical behavior for her. She's eating, drinking and urinating and defecating normally. She doesn't act like anything is wrong, but she's cranky as can be and I don't know why. It's a bit disturbing. Jill >>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >>> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Jill Could it ber her new weight loss plan? --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep >>>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >>>> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >>> >>> Is it possible that she is picking up on your anxiety >> Maybe she's picking up on that. I don't know. I may have to take >> her if she keeps this up. It's not typical behavior for her. >> Jill > > Could it ber her new weight loss plan? Could be, although she shouldn't really notice a difference. It's just a tiny bit less in the scoop. And I gave her fountain a good cleaning today so she has nice fresh cold water. The weather is nice; the windows are open. She's watching birdies and squirrels at the moment. At night she'll fall asleep next to me (as usual), then she moves over to the other side of the bed away from me. She's never done this. (sigh) I don't have a clue. Jill > --? > The ONE and ONLY > lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy > former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at > nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com > http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > >>>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. > >>>> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Jill If the window are open she may be scenting another cat outside - probably on in heat. That usually gets my crews very agitated (I came home to find my drapes pulled down for the second time this week. Hugs, CatNipped > > --? > > The ONE and ONLY > > lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy > > former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at > > nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com > > http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Magic Mood Jeep© wrote: >>>>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Jill I wonder how old she is. When my cats reached maturity (say 4 y.o.) they started changing their patterns whenever spring came. Grant would sit in the window catnapper all night, through summer. Pearl sleeps near but not against me as in winter. Sugar is on again off again and often restless at bedtime. But it does seem odd that Persia would bite so *hard*. Have you checked Persia's teeth? Is that something you can do on your own? If it was her ears I think you would see it in her behavior, but teeth sometimes you really can't see unless you have good light and can pry her mouth open. Jo > Magic Mood Jeep) wrote: >>>>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >> nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com >> http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Have you checked Persia's teeth? Is that something you can do on > your own? If it was her ears I think you would see it in her > behavior, but teeth sometimes you really can't see unless you have > good light and can pry her mouth open. > > Jo No way would she let me do that! If she keeps this up I WILL take her to the vet. I'm hoping it's just a bit of spring fever or something (wishful thinking, I'm sure). Jill >> Magic Mood Jeep) wrote: >>>>>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >>> nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com >>> http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep >> Have you checked Persia's teeth? Is that something you can do on >> your own? If it was her ears I think you would see it in her [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Jill Sorry. But then I've had very few pets who would let me check their teeth. Especially on my own. Poor Persia. I'm sure she is as upset by how she's behaving as you are. More Purrs on the way. As soon as Jake and Molly finish hunting and come in for a rest. Their world right now is overflowing with things that buzz and twitch and hop and wiggle and chirp, Jo <SNIP> . At night she'll > fall asleep next to me (as usual), then she moves over to the other side of > the bed away from me. She's never done this. (sigh) I don't have a clue. > > Jill She's angry that you have'nt taken her on a holiday to the mother ship. Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas "jmcquown" <jmcquown > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jill I know your funds are limited right now (to say the least!), but I think it would be worthwhile to invest in a couple of Feliway plug-in dispensers. Feliway can be very helpful in reducing stress. Of course, a visit to the vet really will be imperative if this behvior continues. MaryL > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I'll take away her weekly gooshy food. > Jill Check for parasites, et cetera. Ow! That's really weird purrs that your hand gets better Kristi > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > tried it again. At no time was I ever touching her! If she's not careful, > I'll take away her weekly gooshy food. Melisande has started biting me for no reason recently, too! She starts by licking, then a little "love nip". Only instead of letting go, she keeps biting down harder and harder, until I grab the nape of her neck and pull her away. Consequently, my hands and lower arms are displaying tiny scabs where she drew blood before I could disengage her! >> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I >> stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Consequently, my hands and lower arms are displaying tiny >scabs where she drew blood before I could disengage her! "Ne me touchez pas! Ne me touchez pas!" Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I >>>stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > "Ne me touchez pas! Ne me touchez pas!" LOL! (A fellow "Pelleas" fan?) But it usually happens when she has CHOSEN to be touched and is on my lap, enthusiastically expressing affection. Then I start to pet her, and wham! >>>>My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I >>>>stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >LOL! (A fellow "Pelleas" fan?) Tell me, does she say everything twice? ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>"Ne me touchez pas! Ne me touchez pas!" >> >>LOL! (A fellow "Pelleas" fan?) > > Tell me, does she say everything twice? ;) No, but when I first met her (then a kitten) she had an "otherworldly" look about her, and seemed to accept everyone around her without question (while revealing nothing about herself). > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Jill THERE's your answer! She's tired of crunchy kibbles and wants more of the soft, fibrous, juice-filled stuff ... like your arm. SignatureCliologist, Philanthropologist, Prothonotary Wibbler, Paleoconservative, Surface Warrior Squid Moses.DukeOfUrl@gmail.com >> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > THERE's your answer! She's tired of crunchy kibbles and wants more of > the soft, fibrous, juice-filled stuff ... like your arm. Well tell HER to get a job, then! LOL When is she going to do more than just be a cute (now biting) cuddle-bug? ;) Jill <SNIP> > Well tell HER to get a job, then! LOL When is she going to do more than > just be a cute (now biting) cuddle-bug? ;) > > Jill I've tried to get my punks to go job hunting.... At least set up an interview or tow.... Sigh.... So far the Mothership has put a veto on this idea. I guess there's not many full time jobs for greebling hunters out there...? Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > -- > I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off. Oh dear!! She is upset about something...I hope you can figure out what it is... > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > careful, > I'll take away her weekly gooshy food. If I had a cat like Persia who had always been loving start to bite me, and not just a warning, but a hard one that she dug in, I would suspect something is hurting her a lot. If Kitty FC did this to me, I would not be particularly surprised as she is moody and difficult. If Boyfriend did it, I'd know there was something seriously wrong with him and he would be off to TED post haste. You know your own cat. If her behaviour is out of character it needs analysing. She might be hurting. Can you get help from a cat charity for vet fees over there? Tweed >> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Tweed I don't know of any such charities. At any rate, her vet will allow me to run a tab (so to speak). They know I'm hell bent on keeping her healthy and happy. That $900 surgery for bladder stones last year is a case in point. John paid $700 of it. But of course with the addition of special food and a biopsy to determine if the removed cyst was cancerous (which they think caused the stones, along with diet), etc. I had to pay them the remainder in installments. She's actually behaving fine today; keeps getting the zoomies and playing with her toys. I can't determine whether she was hurting or just being moody. I understand it's a woman's perogative to be moody on occasion! I'll keep an eye on her, of course. Coincidentally I just got notice in the post today she's due for another round of shots. This vet is sadly mistaken, however - the post card says Persia's "Master" should call them for an appointment. We all know who is the "Master" in this house :) But no way is the true Master going to deliberately schedule an appointment for shots!! Jill My vet routinely sends reminders for "yearly" shots when every three years is recommended by most experts. If Persia bites you like that any more I would suggest a "dental". Have the fangs removed before you get a serious infection. ---MIKE--- > My vet routinely sends reminders for "yearly" shots when every three > years is recommended by most experts. If Persia bites you like that any > more I would suggest a "dental". Have the fangs removed before you get > a serious infection. > > ---MIKE--- While the other teeth are not as big a deal, having fangs removed can have serious consequences on a pets health. The roots are particularly deep, and sometimes the hole refuses to close up. It can lead to a permanent hole into the sinuses where the tooth should be, frequent infection, and the general bad breath that goes along with it. > My vet routinely sends reminders for "yearly" shots when every three > years is recommended by most experts. If Persia bites you like that any > more I would suggest a "dental". Have the fangs removed before you get > a serious infection. I can't count the number of times I've been scratched and/or bitten by my cats, with a few permanent scars, but never an infection! (I would NEVER advocate having a cat's teeth pulled because she bit me - do you recommend declawing if the owner gets "cat scratch" fever, too?) > > My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. I > > stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the top of my > > hand. This wasn't a quick stab, no; she was dug in like a tick. Nox bites a lot to show dominance. If we go limp and submit, she releases us; if we struggle she clamps down harder. She will often bite in the middle of a petting and, once she releases us, likes us to continue--she just has to settle who's in charge. But it sounds like Persia did the blooddrawing kind. Check and see if something is upsetting her--sometimes cats take out aggression on other sources. LIke if a strange animal outside is pissing her off, she might attack you if she can't attack the source of her grouchy. Otherwise, a trip to TED might be in order. --Fil >>> My loving, sweet Persia was annoyed (apparently) night before last. >>> I stretched out a hand towards her and she sunk her fangs into the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > --Fil She has since resumed being her normal, loving self. I don't know what caused the mood but I think it's passed now. Jill > Nox bites a lot to show dominance. If we go limp and submit, she > releases us; I tried that when Melisande first began the practice - she just continues clamping down harder until forcibly removed! > She will often > bite in the middle of a petting and, once she releases us, likes us to > continue--she just has to settle who's in charge. That's Melly's modus operandi, too, but once she takes the first bite, any further activity on my part is looked upon as an invitation to a boxing match (her claws are sharp, too) with mouth partially open, fangs at the ready to chomp down again if a hand gets close enough! (However, if I remove my hands from her line of sight, she'll settle down again on my lap and go to sleep.) > But it sounds like Persia did the blooddrawing kind. Check and see if > something is upsetting her--sometimes cats take out aggression on > other sources. LIke if a strange animal outside is pissing her off, > she might attack you if she can't attack the source of her grouchy. Hmmmm.... Melly becomes more and more insistent about going "out" (which she cannot do - I live in the kind of apartment building with hallways, not a balcony, outside the front doors). I wonder if she'd let me put a harness on her without bting me to the bone? Maybe I should see how she'd respond to "walkies". Believe me, I know about what I speak - Bandit has bitten me so often for so long now, it's how I got my screen name... The best thing to do when a cat bites down on your hand is to push your hand towards him/her instead of pulling it away. This goes totally against your instinct - to pull away from the source of pain - so you have to consciously remember to do it. For one thing, a cat's teeth curve inwards (as do the "spikes" on their tongues), nature designed them to capture and retain prey, so pulling away only digs the teeth deeper into your flesh. Pushing towards him/her will cause a gag reflex and make him/her open his/her mouth wide enough for you to pull your hand free. Since I've been bitten by her so often, it doesn't cause that adrenaline flight/fight reflex in me. That was why, when Bandit bit me at the vet's office last week I was able to just stand there and let her bite away for a while so she didn't get loose and go after the vet or tech. As bad as I was bitten and clawed, that would have been *nothing* compared to what she would have done to one of them. So I basically, "took one for the Gipper"! ;> BTW, the bite is still sore, the knuckle is still stiff, but it is well on its way to healing. The site of the tetanus shot, however, is *still* red, hot, swollen and itchy! <sigh> Hugs, CatNipped > > Nox bites a lot to show dominance. If we go limp and submit, she > > releases us; [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > without bting me to the bone? Maybe I should see how she'd > respond to "walkies". Purrs for you owies Jill & Catnipped. Suz&Spicey
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