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RE: HELP! Cat attacks me in the face!

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Posted by: PHKitkat at Thu Jan 25 22:32:24 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by PHKitkat ]  
   

Hi,

If you were to stop cuddling him and holding him near your face, I think it would take care of the problem. As the other poster stated, he could become overstimulated, which can cause him to attack. Some cats can only take so much petting and holding, especially those that have been stray and/or feral. Some cats just plain cannot be held near your face. I had a cat like this years ago. He was very affectionate but could not be held near anybody's face without attacking.

It sounds like your boy is otherwise happy and healthy and I can imagine how frustrating this is to you. Is there ever any warning before he attacks, like his ears going back or his tail flicking? If so, put him on the floor at that point.

The only way I can see to try and solve this is to stop the cuddling near your face. I know this wouldn't be easy.

If yoi talk to your vet about this, he or she may prescribe an antianxiety medication, such as clomiprimine. There is no way of knowing if this would help, however.

Take care, and please let us know how things go.

Regards,
PHKitkat


   

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