Question:
We have a 7-month-old kitten who has been neutered and de-clawed. We had him de-clawed because he would scratch my husband and me all the time. Now he wants to bite.He's like a Jekyll and Hyde -- real sweet one minute, and the next trying to bite one of us. I get it the worst because I'm with him most of the time. He has drawn blood and it really hurts. The only thing that deters him is a water pistol.Some people say he's just playing and will outgrow it. We're not young but we really love the kitten. Please tell us what to do.
M.S., Miami, FL Jun 19, 2005
Answer:
Cats like to go wild when they play, so put down the water pistol and put on a glove and rough-play with your young cat. Also get a string with a fluffy toy on the end, and entice your cat to catch and "kill" the toy that you animate by pulling the string.Cats who have been de-clawed often bite more, possibly a compensation for what I consider to be an unnecessary and unethical mutilation because cats need their claws, and soon learn not to scratch while playing.
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