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My grandma has a cat named "Dusty" She got him when he was 8 weeks old and he was a very playful cat. Now he is * months and no 1 can touch him at all. he is evil i think!!! HELP what can i do to get him to stop!!!!

I don't think any cat is evil, lol!

There are, however, cats that don't like to be touched and lifted up etc. Solution? Don't touch them. Just respect them the way they are. You can still play with him using toys on a string or balls, where he won't even come close to your hand. Over time he might relax a bit but that might take a few years. He's a young tomcat, so of course he's a bit wild. Neutering him would help a lot!

Yeah but me and my bro were at my grandma's and my bro went out in the garage. He was talking to me and all of a sudden Dusty jumped out at him and held on to him with his claws. my bro was all scratched up and he didn't even do anthing to him. So even if you don't touch him he bites you and scratches you. Oh and he's not a small cat he is simese and really tall and long. Thanks for the suggestion though

Your grandma has to teach him that such behaviour is not acceptable. A water spray can for example works wonders. Whenever he bites, she (or you or your brother) should say loudly 'NO', and at the same time spray him with water (NEVER hit him it'll make him more aggressive!!), or if that's not handy, blow in his face. Then take him IMMEDIATELY to a seperate room and lock him up for about 10 minutes (not longer). A NO, water or blow in his face, and time-out. This has to be done consistently, whenever he's aggressive.

When he's nice though, playing nicely and in a good mood, give him a treat and talk to him nicely. In time he'll learn what behaviour gets him the best results.

And have him neutered if he isn't yet! He will change a lot after that is done!

Another thing always to be considered with young male cats is that they are extremely territorial. From his point of view he is simply making clear that you are in his territory and that he's the boss. Now you and your grandma have to show him that he isn't. However, keep in mind that he needs his territory, and that if he's sitting/sleeping somewhere or walking somewhere you should leave him in peace.

Good luck!

he is nutered and we can't pick him up without him biting, scratching, or hissing at us. I just got back from my grandma's about 5 mins ago and when i was there i walked down the hallway and turned around and got attacked. i really think he is evil. i don't like him at all. My cat died about a month and a half ago and my grandma ( at the time) told me to take Dusty. I said NO WAY!! Oh yeah think u could help with my kitten?? We let him stay in at night but while we're asleep he attacks the plants and gets dirt all over the floor. wht should we do???
thanks anyways

Siamese are notoriously territorial. Does Dusty attack your grandmother? If not, then Dusty just may be trying to claim her as his, and trying to drive you (the interlopers) off. Or Dusty may be sensing another cat (perhaps your kitten has left some scent on you) and is attacking for that reason.

Dusty should probably be fully evaluated by a vet and possibly and animal behaviorist. An extremely aggressive cat is no joke and can really do damage to a human. If he is doing this to people who visit your grandmother, it needs to stop.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

thanks, he des attack her. too