Really? That's interesting. The diffuser seemed to work better than the spray for me, but I haven't done any sort of variable-controlled experiments. My aunt (a vet) emphasized using the diffuser, not the spray, when we were having problems, so I assumed it was more effective.
I've heard that the diffuser is more effective because it emits a constant level of feliway.
I think you're thinking of the Bach's Rescue Remedy. I tried it on Henry with no results but every cat is different.
Honestly I have heard some say it helped, but quite a few saying they saw no difference.
I would say it's worth a try, and also the calming drops, something essence............can't think now, I'm exhausted.
Yes, ebay has the same as the stores or amazon, good prices too
Very glad to hear things are looking up and you don't feel as doubtful and worried!
Oh I feel so sad for your poor kitty! I don't understand how people can just abandon cats like that. He's lucky to have found you.
Does he lick right after he bites? I think of that kind of biting more to hold my hand in place before the licking. If not, it may really be just a sensitive spot, and you're also just learning how he likes to be pet--kitties are different from doggies in what they like and how long.
It could be a playing thing too--I just can't tell without knowing your kitty, but eventually, you'll learn his language and he'll learn yours. I don't think it's something to worry about at this point. Just keep focused on getting him healthy and settled, and the behavior will abate.
I just read through this thread. Tiberius is a beauty. Love his fluffy fur. Poor baby having all 4 paws declawed.
Very true, they learn this during early stages of play with siblings.
I just read through this thread. Tiberius is a beauty. Love his fluffy fur. Poor baby having all 4 paws declawed.
About the biting, and squealing "ouch", it worked with me and my cat, Ruby.
When I first adopted Ruby she was food obsessed. She would wake me in the morning demanding breakfast. She would paw at me and gently bite at my fingers. One morning she bit too hard and a tooth broke through the skin of my thumb. Being not quite awake, it shocked me, plus it really hurt, and I responded by loudly squealing "ouch". Poor Ruby was shocked at my squeal and slithered under the covers to hide. I think she got the hint though, because she never bit that hard again. So, the squeal response might work for Tiberius too. Good luck.
If you have to take your cat to the vet for anything else I recommend you wipe the carrier down with Feliway wipes before you put the cat in it. I have a senior cat that hates the carrier, hates being in the car and does not like strangers. I took her to a new vet last year when she had a nasty URI. This vet actually sprays herself with Feliway spray between patients. Starbuck was much calmer but she peed on her self on the way to the vet. This vet gave us some wipes to try. Hubby used this when he had to take her to the vet last weekend while I was at work. She still was hard to get into the carrier and complained a little in the car but she did not pee on herself. She was actually not screaming in the car and was calm for the vet. The change in her behavior surprised my hubby. He let her out of the carrier when she got home and she did not run and hide. I did not see any of this but my hubby is looking at Feliway products online.
