I have a three year old, part siamese male cat. Most of the time he's wonderful, loving, cuddly, everything you want a cat to be. And then, every now and then, I think it's when he smells a cat outside, he does this very strange howling, crying thing. He sounds like a baby crying, he hisses and his tail gets real big. It's hard to describe. He always directs this 'anger' toward me and not my husband. Last night, however, was the first night he actually attacked me. He was lying in the window, just fine, and then all of a sudden he attached himself to my ankle and then after he let go he started to do his howling, crying thing. Is this normal? Is it because he is part siamese? I just didn't and don't understand, it was a little scary last night. My husband just laughed at me because I went to my room and shut the door, so Mulligan is winning. Is there anything I can do? I am afraid if my niece and nephew come over Mulligan may attack them.
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My cat is the devil (to me)
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Hi!
Cats that are kept indoors only sometimes have a lot of pent up energy that would normally spend itself during the hunt. As cat owners we have to make sure they get lots of playtime that comes close to the real thing - chasing toys, running around, fighting and 'killing' toys. It sounds like yours is a little frustrated in that department. I know what you mean by that howling sound, mine does that too, but luckily we have a second cat that is actually turned on by it, and wild chase and mock fight is usually happening as a result, until they are both satisfied. Looks like your cat took you as a prey substitute. Try and play wild with him next time he howls and cries, no need to be scared of him! Use toys to make him run, stretch, and chase.
Hope this helps a little!
Regards,
Tilda
It sounds as if the cat is experiencing re-directed agression in a big way. This is a serious problem and no laughing matter if children are going to be involved.
You may want to read over a few articles on agression:
Feline Behavior
www.catcaresociety.org/aggression.htm
www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/aggression.html
I would recommend getting the cat to a vet for a complete check and also for a referral to an animal behaviorist. He may need some sort of medication to calm him down if this behavior continues.
Good luck!
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Is Mulligan neutered? I am just asking because sometimes a problem like this can be that simple.
