Hi There,

You are doing the right thing by attempting to distract your cat from biting. It might work better to try this before she gets into "attack mode". I'm not big on using a spray bottle to discipline a cat, but some owners swear by it. If you want to try this, I would spray her at a time when she won't realize that it's coming from you, like while she is still looking out the window.

As the other poster stated, you can try using Rescue Remedy. This product can be found at health food stores and can be added to water or applied to an ear and absorbed through the skin. My own experience with Rescue Remedy has been mixed and I'm not wild about the alcohol content in the liquid type. I believe that the cream form is alcohol-free.

If you are willing, you can talk to your vet about prescribing something for anxiety. Clomipramine works very well in cats and they can be on the drug long term, if necessary. I have a cat that has been on this drug for a couple of years for aggression towards me and the other cats. He has hyperesthesia syndrome so he may need meds for the rest of his life.

Take care, and please keep us updated.

Regards,
PHKitkat

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