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Okay, fine. Castrated, and the females get a hysterectomy.
If you want to argue about this, let's take it to another thread.
I asked because I was asking about all of the cat's medical history.
I don't want to argue at all. I just wish people wouldn't assume overly aggressive behavior and being intact is correlated. All my animals (four) have been intact none were aggressive or attacked anyone ever. Two were toms. All had a less than ideal start in life too, so there were some behavioural issues they grew out of with love and tenderness. My Zhuta sometimes sleeps on my neck. He puts his head on my neck and we nap that way. He's the most gentle creature ever. He's a tom with all his claws, i wouldn't dream of cutting them. I'm not here to argue or attack anyone, I simply am standing up for intact animals.
There are some cats who simply get over-stimulated by lots of petting. You can show such a cat affection, but it needs to be in smaller doses, and you must watch the cat's body language. Did your cat seem agitated in any way before this happened? If he did not, and has never done anything like this before, I agree, you should have a vet look at him, even if his last checkup was good.
Last of all, and I apologize for even asking...is your cat neutered?
I don't want to argue at all. I just wish people wouldn't assume overly aggressive behavior and being intact is correlated. All my animals (four) have been intact none were aggressive or attacked anyone ever. Two were toms. All had a less than ideal start in life too, so there were some behavioural issues they grew out of with love and tenderness. My Zhuta sometimes sleeps on my neck. He puts his head on my neck and we nap that way. He's the most gentle creature ever. He's a tom with all his claws, i wouldn't dream of cutting them. I'm not here to argue or attack anyone, I simply am standing up for intact animals.
I can imagine how upsetting this was for you! I have had many cats in my life and if a previously healthy, affectionate cat suddenly attacked me (and it sounds like he slashed you in multiple places, so it wasn't just a single swat that said, "Stop that"), I would definitely take him to the vet. Yes, it is possible he was simply overstimulated, but something is not right. I hope the vet won't blow it off, but if s/he does, find another vet. The kitty needs a thorough exam. Others have pointed out some of the things it could be; I was thinking it might also be hyperthyroidism (which makes them anxious and hyper). Good luck to you and your boy.
Please don't tell me what to do. I find that quite passive aggressive and I don't appreciate it. I did not go off-topic, but merely responded to what another contributor said.
Please don't tell me what to do. I find that quite passive aggressive and I don't appreciate it. I did not go off-topic, but merely responded to what another contributor said.
I wish you two would stop (hijacking my thread)? I have found after decades of interactions online, and learned the hard way, that when someone posts something confrontational, the best thing you can do is ignore it. Comment, if you must, but don't engage in a long exchange of oppositional posts. It's a waste of time and bandwidth and only serves to embed the persons in their various positions.
CD is very well moderated, so I try to let the mods do their job and don't engage. It's easier on everyone. And when you ignore it, you may soon feel the confrontation was not important.
I wish you two would stop (hijacking my thread)? I have found after decades of interactions online, and learned the hard way, that when someone posts something confrontational, the best thing you can do is ignore it. Comment, if you must, but don't engage in a long exchange of oppositional posts. It's a waste of time and bandwidth and only serves to embed the persons in their various positions.
CD is very well moderated, so I try to let the mods do their job and don't engage. It's easier on everyone. And when you ignore it, you may soon feel the confrontation was not important.
I do not accept I hijacked your thread in any way. I was contributing to your thread to the best of my knowledge, something I now regret. I will not make that mistake again.
I do not accept I hijacked your thread at all. I was contributing to your thread to the best of my knowledge, something I now regret. I will not make that mistake again.
Do you think that sounds a little childish? Taking myself too seriously is one of my failings.
OP, a vsit to the Vet may be a good place to start so any underlying medical issues can be taken off the table.
Otherwise kitty may have been startled by something you did not/could not see.
I hope you both feel better soon.
Our girls weigh in around 17 pounds. ShadowCat has all her claws and knows how to use them. She does get overstimulated when we brush too long and will lash out. Actually she is an ornery biddy with a temper. Over time we learned to read the signs and stop before she crosses the line between feeling great and loved and throwing a fit.
Has anything been different? Brush, perfume/lotion, matted hair, noise TV/outside, simply a bad day, changes in eating/drinking/litter box, ...?
I am very glad that you had glasses on and did not punish him. When was his last vet visit? Can you make an appointment to make sure there are no medical issues? Have you had medical attention?
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