Mufasa has turned into a killer - Page 2

madformac · #16 08-28-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rbs3676

I think that pretty much says it all, dont you?

Yeah I do. But about you. Was there any need for that?

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

This has really been bugging me for some reason so I'm going to go ahead and defend myself. I love my cat more than anything. Rambo came here because my roommate rescued him when his owner, her uncle, died. We had no way of knowing he would insist on being the alpha cat. She brought him back to the shelter. Her brother in law grabbed Mufasa because he was running around and I live on a very busy, 2 lane street. He scared him more than hurt him. He's really quick and sneaky and can get through my legs really easily if I am going outside with something in my hands or something. Now I just let Mufasa come back in when he's ready and pray and pray he's not hurt. Anyway, I do the best I can.

I know how you treat your cat and I've seen the affection between the two of you. There is absolutely no reason for his behaviour to be related to how you treat him. I would have to say there are many possible reasons, Rambo/ dominance issues, chemical imbalance, medication side effects, even the seasons. Has he been neutered? If yes was it done properly? Male cats without it are pretty fierce after 3 years of age.

Whatever it is, it's certainly not through bad treatment.

SuzeQuze · #17 08-30-2007, 07:24 AM

Whoever I spoke with about the vet putting on soft paws was mistaken because they don't do that. So Mufasa doesn't have them but he's been pretty well behaved this week. Just pointing the squirt bottle at him stops him from being nasty now. He hates the water that much. But I can often redirect him just by crouching down and patting him. Something about my shins sets him off, like he has PTSD or something. So I'm doing my best to keep his life stress-free. He's not allowed on the porch for a while since that seems to trigger him. He seems very happy. He was a really bad boy at the vet though. But he's been a sweetie since coming home. I know it's impossible but I keep thinking he saw the kitties in cages and thought he'd better behave or Mom will put him in one.

Thanks again for your input on this.

irishgrl · #18 08-30-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Whoever I spoke with about the vet putting on soft paws was mistaken because they don't do that. So Mufasa doesn't have them but he's been pretty well behaved this week. Just pointing the squirt bottle at him stops him from being nasty now. He hates the water that much. But I can often redirect him just by crouching down and patting him. Something about my shins sets him off, like he has PTSD or something. So I'm doing my best to keep his life stress-free. He's not allowed on the porch for a while since that seems to trigger him. He seems very happy. He was a really bad boy at the vet though. But he's been a sweetie since coming home. I know it's impossible but I keep thinking he saw the kitties in cages and thought he'd better behave or Mom will put him in one.

Thanks again for your input on this.

Cats ARE pretty smart after all

golden braid · #19 08-30-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Whoever I spoke with about the vet putting on soft paws was mistaken because they don't do that. So Mufasa doesn't have them but he's been pretty well behaved this week.

At my vet's office they do put on soft paws and I had them put them on my kitty once. The soft paws worked well and stayed on really well for a month I think and then they slowly started falling off. I haven't had them put on again because my kitty is good about not scratching but if I did need them again I don't think I could put them on myself. My kitty is too wiggly for me but behaves really well at the vet's.

I'm glad Mufasa is at least behaving more normally this week.

SuzeQuze · #20 08-30-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by golden braid

At my vet's office they do put on soft paws and I had them put them on my kitty once. The soft paws worked well and stayed on really well for a month I think and then they slowly started falling off. I haven't had them put on again because my kitty is good about not scratching but if I did need them again I don't think I could put them on myself. My kitty is too wiggly for me but behaves really well at the vet's.

I'm glad Mufasa is at least behaving more normally this week.

Thanks, he attacked me right after I made that post.

I think they do put the soft paws on at Angell but the vets don't do it. I could never get them on him. The vet suggested I try clipping a claw here and there so they are at least no longer dagger-like. We'll see if I can get away with that.

BTFLCHLD · #21 08-30-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Thanks, he attacked me right after I made that post.

I think they do put the soft paws on at Angell but the vets don't do it. I could never get them on him. The vet suggested I try clipping a claw here and there so they are at least no longer dagger-like. We'll see if I can get away with that.

omg suze if he is still attacking you, you will be hard pressed to get him to be still while clipping his nails. whatever you do, when you try, be sure to be fully clothed in heavy jeans, two sweatshirts or some sort of heavy, thick, long-sleeved top, and gloves. Try to do it at a time when he is lovey...if there is a time he is like that anymore...or sleepy. if you can, have someone well clothed hold him while you well clothed clip them. goodluck.

JazmenFlowers · #22 08-30-2007, 01:23 PM

all of our cats have decided they are pissed and they aren't going to take it anymore. maybe it's that time of the month for kitties worldwide.

mine is still acting like a biotch too so I know how you feel Suze.

SuzeQuze · #23 08-30-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

all of our cats have decided they are pissed and they aren't going to take it anymore. maybe it's that time of the month for kitties worldwide.

mine is still acting like a biotch too so I know how you feel Suze.

Thanks, those little buggers!

I look like I've been bitten by a dozen vampires on my calves and shins.

gldstwmn · #24 08-30-2007, 03:04 PM

Maybe he needs a little girl kitty to nurture and play with?

Kelly · #25 08-30-2007, 08:30 PM

I have been reading this thread, following Mufasa's progress. I swear to God, I JUST got up from my computer and by cat bitch slapped me. He never does that, unless he is hungry.

He is laying on the ground next to me and as soon as I stood up he smacked me on the calf, with his claws out. WTF??? He totally impaled my leg and I have two punctures. Holy crap. I think there must be a full moon or something, because all these sweet puddy's are acting nuts.

He usually only gets irritated when his bowl is empty, or has only a few nuggets of food left. He prefers to have a full bowl.

This is totally out of the norm for him as he is usually very mellow and lazy.

I hope Mufasa gets over the trama of having another cat invade the house soon!

JazmenFlowers · #26 08-30-2007, 09:27 PM

^^^
I know, right?

my cat used my leg as a launching pad and then had the nerve to beg for a marshmallow out of my bowl of Lucky Charms. of course I gave in.

SuzeQuze · #27 08-31-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelly

I have been reading this thread, following Mufasa's progress. I swear to God, I JUST got up from my computer and by cat bitch slapped me. He never does that, unless he is hungry.

He is laying on the ground next to me and as soon as I stood up he smacked me on the calf, with his claws out. WTF??? He totally impaled my leg and I have two punctures. Holy crap. I think there must be a full moon or something, because all these sweet puddy's are acting nuts.

He usually only gets irritated when his bowl is empty, or has only a few nuggets of food left. He prefers to have a full bowl.

This is totally out of the norm for him as he is usually very mellow and lazy.

I hope Mufasa gets over the trama of having another cat invade the house soon!

That is so weird! That's exactly what he's been doing. Except pre water bottle he would not stop until I could run away and get in another room. Maybe it's something in the air.

And Chris, I think he will get a little sis soon. My roommate is moving out and he is going to miss her so much, he needs a companion! I think he'll be fine with a kitten since she won't terrorize him or try to be alpha kitty. Well, hmm, we'll see about that. I did have a kitten once take over but my cat Izzy was very skittish. I'll wait a bit though and see if he calms down.

SuzeQuze · #28 03-05-2008, 10:47 AM

Well I never did get a kitten because it just seemed like too much to take on at the time. But ever since my roommate moved out Mufasa has been better behaved. She used to tease him too much. And he hasn't attacked me for a long time. He still is skittish once in a while but I have spent a lot of time reassuring him and such so I think he's feeling pretty safe again.