unusual biting

My cat is usually a good cat. She likes to lay around and just hang out. She is a calico. Her name is Presious. She is about 16 years old or maybe 17. There are two lumps on her head on both temples. I assume they are tumors. I am pretty sure there might be some in her brain. But I don't know. Last night I wanted to lay down cause I wasn't feeling good. I had a horrible head ache. My cat came up to me and started to sniff my face. She licked my arm and then tried to bite it. She then sniffed my face again and tried to bite my finger. After that she went back to sniffin my face and grabbed a good amount of my cheek in her mouth and felt like she almost broke my skin. I don't know what was going through her mind. Could that be a strange sing of affection? Could she have thought that I was food? Could she be in pain or not know what she is doing. I did move pretty fast when she bite my face and she ran to the other side of the bed and looked kinda scared. Like she knew something was wrong. But still I don't know what was going through that head of hers. I need some advice. Do you think it is her time to be let go of? Should I just try to make her more comfortable. Are their ways that can help me make my decision much more clear. I know it is hard. It's not the first time that I had to decided life or death. I had a sugar glider that I had to decide for. I know I made the right decision on him because he probably wouldn't have made it through sugery. Even though he seemed to have been fighting with that expression on his face after being gassed. I knew for sure I did him a huge favor of ending his suffering. Any one's reply is appreciated. I'm desperate here.

did she bite hard? Limerick give "love bite" all the time, they are usually just nibbles. Has she done this normally? If you are ver concerned about it I'd take her into the vet. She may be able to find oout what's up.

Have you taken her to the vet? Even without the biting, that would be my first move if I were worried about tumors. Your girl sounds pretty old, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't get proper care. Take her to the vet right away. If you can't afford a regular vet, try to find a low-cost clinic through a local SPCA or humane society.

Report back, and good luck.

She hasn't really ever done that before till last night. She didn't break my skin but I did feel her sharp k9's. I don't have the money for vet cost due to bills that are rising dramatically. Is there a website that has these low cost clinics and are they safe to go to. I don't want to take her to a place that is low cost because they dont' know what they are doing.

Originally Posted by sweething852002

She hasn't really ever done that before till last night. She didn't break my skin but I did feel her sharp k9's. I don't have the money for vet cost due to bills that are rising dramatically. Is there a website that has these low cost clinics and are they safe to go to. I don't want to take her to a place that is low cost because they dont' know what they are doing.

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I am not sure where you ever heard low cost places do not know what they are doing, that is nonsense. There are just as many expensive vets who make mistakes or don't know what they are doing...it isn't a matter of cost.

Low cost clinics are usually filled with people who care more for the animal than the $$ in their pocket.

I am not sure about why your cat bit you, but the cat needs to be seen...low cost or not. She may be trying to tell you something, or maybe just being playful..dunno.

In my experience, the vets in low-cost clinics are a little more rushed, but they are still able to help. Regardless, it is much better to have your cat seen by someone than by no one at all. I'm not sure where you are in Virginia, so I'm not able to dig up very specific information, but here's what I've found so far. Please take your cat to see someone; she's obviously been a good and loyal pet to you, and she deserves it.

Here's a listing of all sorts of clinics in Virginia. These are not necessarily all low-cost, but it's a starting point for finding care in your area. You can also ask a local vet if they know of low-cost clinics, OR you can talk to them about payment plans or discounts that they might be able to give you. Most vets are well aware that not everyone has tons of money to spend on vet care, so they should be willing to work with you or at least to direct you elsewhere.
Vet listings in Virginia

Here's the Virginia Beach SPCA, which offers a low-cost clinic:
VBSPCA

The SPCA of Northern Virginia might be able to give you some information if you live near them. If they don't know of actual low-cost clinics, they might at least be able to tell you which vets in the area are more sensitive to budgetary concerns. Same with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Here's the Humane Society of Fairfax Country; the Richmond SPCA; the Pulaski County Humane Society, etc. Again, I don't know where you live and I'm not really familiar with the geography of Virginia, but I've found all of this info by Go0gling.

If you live near DC, the Washington Animal Rescue League "houses a full-service Medical Center, which opened in 1996 to provide low-cost veterinary care for our shelter animals and the pets of low-income guardians."

Good luck!

I haven't been able to get her to the vet yet but she has been showing some soft bits towards me lately. There was one time she bit my nose and then my upper lip. She also licked my upper lip after bitng it. She was purring and cuddling up to me like a normal lovable cat. I think they are love bites. I guess it's cause occasionally I have someone come over and we both spend time with her. She normally only has me there giving her attention. Shes been cuddling up to me alot lately even when I go to sleep. She would be extremely close cause I can feel her vibrating when she purrs in the middle of the night. If I move over she moves over along with me. lol She seems like she has more love than before. That's weird. That first night was when I was very upset about something. I can't remember what I was upset about. I laid down and she just comes over to me to sniff my face and bite it. Can't remember if she was purring though. I think I frightened her when I got up so fast. Her bold spots are not as bold cause her hair is also growing back in. She seems to be letting most of it grow in now. She has exceive grooming. She still eats... only time she doesn't eat is when my dogs are around because they try to get all up in her face. she seems to be a little more active with walking around.

I dont know what to say about that other than take her to the vet, if u suspect a tumor.. hopefully is not! but i think its a love bite.. My kitten bites alot now, but i guess its cuz she teething