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Cat is attacking my husband HELP

angehobin Dec 27, 2003 04:09 PM

We have a 4 1/2 yr old blue point siamese male, who is neutered, and a 4 year old chocolate point siamese that we have had since they were kittens. 2 weeks ago my husband was holding Mischu (the male) when Mischu all of a sudden hissed and swatted at Matt's face. Matt dropped him and yelled at him, and then Mischu attacked him using claws teeth, hissing and groweling. He has always been a high strung cat, and attacked strangers when they came to the house, but never my husband or myself. We took him to the vet, and he has started behaviour modification meds, but again 2 nights ago he attacked my husband again. I am 5 months pregnant, and worried about having mischu and the baby in the same house. We are thinking about finding a new home for him, but I love him so much it would break my heart. Plus I would worry whether he is getting the peoper care. Can someone please help me, I don't know what to do.

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PHMadameAlto Dec 28, 2003 10:16 PM

Since the cat is already under the care of a vet with anti-anxiety meds, then you will need to ask about this step I'm going to suggest:

Try getting a Feliway Comfort Zone Plug-in. Or maybe two. They may help.

Also Tufts university has an interactive Feline Behavior specialist who can work with your vet to help the cat. The number for info is 1-508-839-8PET. This may be a number you want to call to find out what is available and how to take advantage of it.

I am very sorry this is going on. I understand how frustrating and scary it must be. It is always difficult when you need to choose between the welfare of humans you love vs the welfare of a well-loved pet. I do hope things will work out.
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