Ally attacks again :(

[catlover4ever]

Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy

Anyone have ANY idea if it would be HUMANE and POSSIBLE to have her incisors "blunted"a bit by the vet??? I can't help but think that if they weren't so damn sharp they wouldn't do quite so much damage???

It sure would not hurt to ask.....How about removing them. I'm just kidding.

Julie, I actually use a large stuffed mouse for Smokey....he has some minor issues.....he is nothing like Ally.

[jazzcat]

I'm sorry to hear that it is still happening.

I know how painful, frustrating and scary it can be because Ripley has attacked me many times. One vet diagnosed him with Feline Rage when he was less than a year old but only offered putting him on female hormones as a help. I didn't do that. Neutering did nothing to calm him, Feliway never helped his attacks but it did help him cope with new cat additions. Age is really the only thing that slowed down his attacks but they were still just a vicious. He finally stopped attacking me after I brought in the other cats, of course he was 10 years old at the time so who knows which was the factor.

One suggestion. To get him off of me I would have to spray him with water. I sometimes could get away before he latched on to me by hitting him with a pillow or just throwing one at him as he pounced but I usually wasn't quick enough. The other thing I learned if a spray bottle wasn't close enough I could spit on him to get him to release his bite. I know this is gross but it worked. Of course when you are being attacked and in pain it's hard to work up much spit sometimes. Sorry but that is all I have to offer.

I do understand how you feel though. It's very difficult to deal with and solve. (((HUGS)))

[AlleyCat]

Our Millie is aggressive too. She's been that way since she was a baby. We find that giving her more toys helps (so more stuffed animals, especially those with catnip - catnip wears them out after playing a while.) You could have her incisors filed down - I've been told others have done this. Your vet will likely want to use anesthesia as if it were a regular dental, so be prepared for risks in case, but this may be a viable option.

[catmandu]

IS THERE A ROOM,WHERE ALLY,COULD BE ISOLTED,AND KEPT AWAY,FROM STIMULATION,KEPT FED,AND CLEANED,BUT LIMITING,THE ATTACKS,THAT SHE MAKES ON YOU.

I HOPE,THAT YOU CAN FIND AN ALTERNATIVE,BEFORE ALLY,DOES SERIOUS DAMAGE,SAY,TO ONE,OF YOUR EYES.

[AbbyMom]

I'm sorry to hear about Ally. It reminded me of a cat that was adopted from our adoption center. She was so vicious I was afraid of her and we used leather gloves to return her to her cage.

A saint adopted her, took her to the vet, and found out that she had numerous infected teeth. The first vet didn't "notice" the severe dental problem. Once her teeth were taken care of, she calmed down.

My point is that her rage could possibly be the result of internal pain. Is it possible you could go for a second opinion?

[barncat]

It sounds as if you have been trying everything reasonable. I agree having another vet check her out would be good...(and be careful of the bite I got between two of my cats in a squabble and ended up needing massive antibiorics from a tooth scratch that would probably not have gotten through Jack's fur!).

My sister had a cat that attacked the way you are describing. One day it climbed in my lap, rubbed on my cheek and bit me through the lip. Well, I screamed, chased the cat, caught her and bit her in the ear (pinched, really...I didn't draw blood) until she squeaked. The cat never attacked me again and when she was ill I was the only one who could pill her without damage. She actually became pleasant with me. Now, I don't know if you dare to try this with your cat, but maybe some reaction that gave her back a negative consequence and re-established her place in the colony would help. If she can be brought to see you are a dominant member of the colony she will respect your "kitten" too....

Good luck!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Julie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't have any suggestions for you but I sure hope that you'll be able to find a solution for her aggressive behavior. Please take care of your hand asap and continue to keep us updated when you can. Good luck.

[emily_the_spoiled]

If your vet will not consider making a cream with a behavior modify agent, have him just write the prescription. A human pharmacy would be able to make the same thing for you (and probably charge less).

[moosmom]

Julie,

Have you tried a prescription from the vet?? It might be worth it as a last resort to take her to the vet and see if there's something that can calm her down. It's obvious the over the counter remedies don't work.

Also, PLEASE be careful with that bite!! Cat bites are very nasty and can get infected within 24 hours. I've been bitten 3 times. Only once did I have to go to the ER.

Please be careful. If all this means rehoming her, then you have to do what is in everyone's best interest. I've had to do it 3 times. Yeah, it broke my heart, but everyone is much happier.

I wish you well honey. Please keep us posted.

[Grace]

- Bumping this to the top. -

Has anyone heard anything from Julie? How is her hand?

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Hi Grace. Thanks for thinking of me! And thanks to all of you for the responses and caring so much!!

LUCKILY my hand hasn't become infected - it is still bruised and very sore, but there is none of the "heat" or redness usually caused by infection.

I was able to make sure Warren didn't notice - until yesterday when a well-intentioned neighbor asked in front of him "Goodness what happened to your hand??"

Of course he freaked out, but I told him that I was playing with her and she got a bit over-excited.

I am seriously going to talk to the vet about having her incisors filed down a bit.