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Hi everyone
I am new to this site, recommended by the Shelter whom I've adopted my cat from.
My Tuxedo cat, Cody, is male and neutered and has all it's claws. He is about 2 years old. Have no background on him, just was a stray. I've had him for 4 months.
He doesn't want to be held, petted or lay on my lap. He constantly bites. I have so many bites that are infected now on my hands and arms. I'm lucky with only one bite on my cheek so far. My vet said he can be put on medication for the behavior issues, but the trouble is I can't get any medication down him without getting torn up.
I've lost all hope and spent so much money for nothing so far and am ready to give up Cody back to the shelter. The only glimmer of hope I have is that he will sleep by me at nite, curled up in a ball next to my head, which makes me happy. I'll wake up in the middle of the nite pet him gently and get bit again.
Please, I need advice on what to do. I can't go on this way. Should I keep him and continue to be bit, or give him back? I just wish Cody would want to be held, petted, and to lay on my lap. What cat doesn't want this? I've purchased so many toys, keep his litter box clean daily and has a warm bed to lay in. I don't understand. I think I have a happy home for him.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
- Jen
I am new to this site, recommended by the Shelter whom I've adopted my cat from.
My Tuxedo cat, Cody, is male and neutered and has all it's claws. He is about 2 years old. Have no background on him, just was a stray. I've had him for 4 months.
He doesn't want to be held, petted or lay on my lap. He constantly bites. I have so many bites that are infected now on my hands and arms. I'm lucky with only one bite on my cheek so far. My vet said he can be put on medication for the behavior issues, but the trouble is I can't get any medication down him without getting torn up.
I've lost all hope and spent so much money for nothing so far and am ready to give up Cody back to the shelter. The only glimmer of hope I have is that he will sleep by me at nite, curled up in a ball next to my head, which makes me happy. I'll wake up in the middle of the nite pet him gently and get bit again.
Please, I need advice on what to do. I can't go on this way. Should I keep him and continue to be bit, or give him back? I just wish Cody would want to be held, petted, and to lay on my lap. What cat doesn't want this? I've purchased so many toys, keep his litter box clean daily and has a warm bed to lay in. I don't understand. I think I have a happy home for him.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
- Jen