The new adventures of Mr. Magoo...

[K & L]

Have you tried giving him Bachs Rescue Remedy?

[catcrazylady]

Originally posted by K & L
Have you tried giving him Bachs Rescue Remedy?

I'm trying to find it and not having any luck yet. I'm hoping to get meds from the shelter tonight but I don't know if they will have them on hand.

[sirrahbed]

CCL - I had to go to a tiny specialty health and nutrition store for it. The chain stores and pet stores did NOT carry it. Let your fingers do the walking....
or wait to talk to the shelter and get something Rx

[RICHARD]

Do you try and 'talk' to him??

Eddie is a "pet me until I nip at you" kinda cat.....

He's not much of a biter as he used to be.....I say "NO"
to him or "You are hurting me"..It took a while and every once in a while he WILL scratch me.....but it has improved!

[K & L]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
I'm trying to find it and not having any luck yet. I'm hoping to get meds from the shelter tonight but I don't know if they will have them on hand.

You can get this in any health food store.

[kimlovescats]

Lisa... bless your heart .... I would be very tired of this as well! I do think that Mr. Magoo has too much to deal with for his situation.... meaning too many other kitties for him to feel comfortable. I hate that you feel so responsible for him, because you have done far more than most people would have! You have to think that Mr. Magoo may have been abandoned originally for his biting behaviour .... then the blindness only added to his defensiveness. It is truly sad for him, but you cannot let it constantly disrupt your home and the peace and contentedness that normally is enjoyed amongst your own cats! Please don't feel guilty over this!!!!!


(((((((HUGS)))))))

[jenluckenbach]

I will admit, I have not read everything here or in the other threads, but he sounds exactly like foster Lizzie. She does not realize that biting is not an option. But she learned to control her self in the months that she has been here. The first weeks, it only took a few strokes to have her turn to bite. Now I can do a LOT to her, but she will still turn to bite when she feels enough is enough.

Foster Bailey was even WORSE, and even SHE came around in many months time. She was down right dangerous and very few people would deal with her (hense the reason she was living with me)

I do not encourage keeping him if you cannot handle the situation, but he can and will learn. So it all depends on your tolerance level. Some people can wait it out and some people cannot.


Do what is right for YOU, because if it is not right for you, than it is NOT right for him

Best of luck

[carole]

Oh poor you, I can only imagine the turmoil you must be feeling, of course you will feel bad if you have to return him, because his chances are somewhat limited at being adopted because of his blindness and now his nature, the thing is he may well be adopted again, but also to a home that does not fit, but you know you can only do your best in this situation, I Know your patience is wearing thin, but please try and give him a few more chances, I really believe a cat therapist is your best bet, they really know their stuff and can offer you advice on how to deal with him.

However having said that, it may not be because Mr Magoo is blind, or has been defending himself out in the wild, it maybe unfortunately just his nature, my own cat Ash is like that, he can be loving and cute and next minute swipe you, he is not a cat to be reckoned with, and I have learn't how to deal with him on his terms, lol, but I know your situation is different, and if he is attacking the other cats, that is a worry.

I really have no experience in this , but just wanted you to know everyone is behind you at PT, whatever decision you come up with , will be supported I am sure, I just wish you all the luck in the world.

[QueenScoopalot]

I have a rubber hand on a stick (a halloween prank item I bought for socializing ferals without having MY hand removed). What if you stuffed a garden glove with items that smell like you and your husband, attached it to a broom stick, (probably tape it with duct tape & well) and pat him all over with that? Let him bite the crap out of it, and maybe the aggression will taper off when he realises he's not getting a reaction. It works with wee nastys, and cranky cats, it may work with Magoo! Get as much odor as possible of yourself onto the glove first so he thinks it's you. Just an idea. P.S you could even stand on a chair while patting him so the leg attacks don't occur.

[catcrazylady]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
I have a rubber hand on a stick (a halloween prank item I bought for socializing ferals without having MY hand removed). What if you stuffed a garden glove with items that smell like you and your husband, attached it to a broom stick, (probably tape it with duct tape & well) and pat him all over with that? Let him bite the crap out of it, and maybe the aggression will taper off when he realises he's not getting a reaction. It works with wee nastys, and cranky cats, it may work with Magoo! Get as much odor as possible of yourself onto the glove first so he thinks it's you. Just an idea. P.S you could even stand on a chair while patting him so the leg attacks don't occur.

!!ROFLMBO!!
I think if it comes to that extreme I will take him back to the shelter. Hubby and I might be able to handle that but I don't think the other cats will deal with that very well. I guess I could get them their own little kitty stick that they could poke and rub him with!!!

Are you sure your not a Lion Tamer?

[lat192004]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot

CCL, haven't you got that cat under control yet?LOL.-you don't control a cat... a cat takes a message and puts you on hold. And if a cat is not interested in what she hears or sees she will walk away. You need to have the wisdom to know when to hang it up. I have a beautiful stray cat outside that will not me touch her. Not for anything,it just will not happen.I have tried Feliway, rescue herb thing and catnip. For me to stay friends with her I can't touch.She is so sweet, BUT SHE WON"T LET ME TOUCH-AGGGGGRRR. If there was ever a moral to your story it would probably be to let your cat live as she wants and let her be free. Some cats have a quirky attitude, and you have one. Such is life

[QueenScoopalot]

Some day I'll get this forum "down pat"! Still working through it lol! Actually some days I feel like I'm taming the lions. I don't have any really nasty cats here right now with the exception of Mewsette who some days is soooo sweet and other days she'd like to rearrange my face. *sigh* Rescue Remedy to the rescue with her. But kidding aside, "THE HAND" does work very well, but I see your point Lisa...can't work around there with the other cats around. I cage my newcomers until I'm sure they aren't dragging in cursed panleukopenia. Right now I have a few too many nursing kittens under the roof, and have to do a quick thin out. Problem being several other foster homes are out of commision due to panleuk. so it puts me in a bind. Too many kittens, and too few foster homes. *sigh* Jan

[catland]

I've actually been known to hiss at my cats when I want immediate attention.

I did this to Jan the other day when she had a claw stuck in my sweater and I wanted her to back off right away.

Seriously though, gosh what a heartbreaking story this has been. I can sure understand where Mr. Magoo is coming from, he has the need to be extra agressive right now so that he isn't taken advantage of, but it must be so hard.

[catcrazylady]

QSAL I sure didn't mean any offense by making a joke. I swear I think I'm so worn out over this cat that making a joke is all that is left! I just got a visual of myself fighting off this little blind cat with a stick! Nobody would ever believe it by looking at him that some day that may be necessary!!
I'm keeping him caged all the time and giving him very little attention. He does get is hour out in the evenings and I think we will keep it that way for some time. I need to call the shelter and see if they got my his meds in.
We now have one very mad cat on our hands and I don't know who it is. Every night when we let Magoo out we close off the back part of the house. For two nights in a row now somebody has peed a flood right in the middle of the bed!!! My plan tonight is for me to stay with them and hubby can have Magoo. Maybe I can either catch the one doing it or just spend time with them in hopes that that will take care of it.
I'm also going to start using the spray bottle on Magoo. If he opens his mouth for any reason other than to eat or yawn I'm gonna zap him! This is his last chance at a home with me so if I have to be a little mean than so be it. I'm going to try to get some retraining done on this cat and give him some more time to adjust. I just pray I'm doing the right thing for his sake.

CCL, haven't you got that cat under control yet?LOL

Can I ship him to you? I promise to pack him nice and neat?

[QueenScoopalot]

Squirt bottles do work! I have one I bought a while ago with a big yellow parrot head on top. The water comes out it's beak, and all I have to do is pick it up, and everythings under control again. Granted Magoo won't see it coming, but it may work better that way. I wouldn't speak to him when using it though. He shouldn't associate the water with humans. Maybe next thing to try is a cattle prod? "Mr Parrothead" works wonders lol! Jan P.S Catland...I don't recall having a claw stuck in your sweater? Refresh my memory please...I don't recall the hiss from you either. *chuckles to self*