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(First let me say that I have reviewed prior threads on the subject and didn't see a direct fit, so here goes.,)
I just got a new shelter cat about 4 weeks ago. Her name is Boo, is about 3, and only has one eye.
With one major exception she is a delight. She loves to snuggle, romp, play with her toys, etc. She is also very good with her litter box and food. I have taken her to the vet twice and been assured she is in great shape including her good eye, and is in no pain.
The problem is she bites everything, all the time. It seems to be as natural to her as grooming. When I say everything I mean people, clothes, rugs, bedding, toys, ... You get the point. And I'm not just talking nips, but real bites.
Some of it is understandable - when she doesn't want to be petted or handled, when she gets too excited playing, or when she is being territorial. This is somewhat normal cat behavior, though I'm still trying to get her to stop.
What is not normal or acceptable, at least for me, is when she bites for no apparent reason. She will jump into my lap, lay there purring for several minutes without my touching her in any way and all of a sudden she will turn and sink her teeth into my arm. Or, I'll be reading a book in my chair, she will be laying quietly on the bed, casually jump down and come over and bite my leg. And this is an every day occurance. It makes for a difficult coexistence.
As said before, the vet has said she's fine, and she has lots of interactive toys. And yes, I've tried Feliway and made sure none of her toys have catnip in them.
I have no intention of ever taking her back to the shelter. I'll somehow make this work, but I'm running out of ideas.
I just got a new shelter cat about 4 weeks ago. Her name is Boo, is about 3, and only has one eye.
With one major exception she is a delight. She loves to snuggle, romp, play with her toys, etc. She is also very good with her litter box and food. I have taken her to the vet twice and been assured she is in great shape including her good eye, and is in no pain.
The problem is she bites everything, all the time. It seems to be as natural to her as grooming. When I say everything I mean people, clothes, rugs, bedding, toys, ... You get the point. And I'm not just talking nips, but real bites.
Some of it is understandable - when she doesn't want to be petted or handled, when she gets too excited playing, or when she is being territorial. This is somewhat normal cat behavior, though I'm still trying to get her to stop.
What is not normal or acceptable, at least for me, is when she bites for no apparent reason. She will jump into my lap, lay there purring for several minutes without my touching her in any way and all of a sudden she will turn and sink her teeth into my arm. Or, I'll be reading a book in my chair, she will be laying quietly on the bed, casually jump down and come over and bite my leg. And this is an every day occurance. It makes for a difficult coexistence.
As said before, the vet has said she's fine, and she has lots of interactive toys. And yes, I've tried Feliway and made sure none of her toys have catnip in them.
I have no intention of ever taking her back to the shelter. I'll somehow make this work, but I'm running out of ideas.