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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: tigerbaby on January 31, 2008, 19:49:02 PM
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Hey all!
We adopted Jameson around 4 or 5 months ago, when he was a year and a half. He was, and still is very active, playful and kitten-like. He is also very social and always wants to be where it's happening. I wouldn't say he is bossy (although thinking about it; he does rule the household). He will come up to me and yell at me if his dinner is late, or if he is bored.
I think I know him pretty well by now, and don't think there are any problems in his behaviour. Although, recently I've noticed that sometimes when I come up and stroke him when he's chilling out, he'll let me do it, but then suddenly go for my arm. He kind of grabs it and sinks his teeth into my arm or hand but won't actually bite, and it doesn't hurt. I have come to realise it only happens if he is 'resting' (even if he's awake, lying on the floor watching the world go by). It sometimes also seem to happen when we (without knowing) interrupt him cleaning himself (like if we walk into the room he is in, and he's sitting on the floor and we stroke him not knowing he is actually right in the middle of his cleaning).
Since he has never shown any signs of aggression, and is not a cranky or moody cat, I have come to the conclusion that it's his way of saying 'not now, mum'. I figured maybe he gets annoyed having his sleep/rest/cleaning interrupted and this is his way of saying No?
I will also add that it doesn't happen often but the first time it happened was quite recently and I was surprised at first. Then I thought about it, and, after all ; he is an animal and can't speak, and of course (like us) there will be times where he is just not in the mood and needs his own space.
Does anyone else recognise this in their cats?
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Perfectly normal. Some cats get so chilled when they are resting and their instinct kicks in and they lash out. Mine does this each time she's in "her" space. If she is and you touch her, God help you :evillaugh:
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oh yes! Meg still does that and she's 6yrs old! but she gets her claws out!!
Chris.
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Certainly, very normal and nothing to be concerned about... Oliver is the biggest cuddlebum I have ever seen but there is a time he has enough, or just not in the right mood, or he'd rather play, and he will let me know in this way!
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Franta will either grabs my hand in his paws and move it to a different part of his body or bite and I get the message grrrrrrrrrrrr :rofl: :rofl:
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yup, I'm afraid Mistys the same, when He was a kitten and sleeping, I would stroke him gently (cause ee waz so Cute :) )
then the little :censored: would spring to life and rip my hands to shred's >:(
at my work washing my hands, people used ask "what have you been doing to your hands ??" I still remember the
confused looks on their faces when i would turn round and say "och, it was my cat" :-:
nowadays at almost 17yrs I know when to stop, cause his expression changes from one that's relaxed :) to one thats annoyed >:(
But sometimes I take the risk, and stroke His Tummy (which is a big NO,NO!!) :naughty: :rofl:
My sister has two Furbabes, and Im amazed that they let me stroke them without them attacking :wow:
maybe it's also to do with "where they came from??" My sisters Kittens were born on a farm, but the mother was pretty domesticated
My Misty came from a farm also, But His Mother was Semi Feral.. and had a reputation for being a wee bit wild
then again, some Babes are just meant to be that way :evillaugh:
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Thank goodness that it's not just my Basil who does that! I posted about his similar behaviour a few weeks ago. I have finally learned that he warns me of his displeasure by gradually increasing the swishing of his tail! He came from a shelter and before that, was on the streets so I assume he was never taught good manners - although thankfully he is not at all afraid of visitor to the house.
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Thanks for all your replies - I am pleased to hear it's all normal.
Wouldn't it be so nice to be a cat, just for the day. Not having to speak, and just swipe at people if they bug you or come too close.
And then not having to apologise for being rude afterwards, infact, being treated like a royalty afterwards and probably getting your favorite food for dinner.
What a simple life!
While on the subject of cats resting - Jameson talks in his sleep. That is possibly the most adorable thing ever.
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What a simple life!
Oh wait... Oliver is talking in his sleep too right now... what is he saying???
"Simple life??? Sheesh my life is so rough and tough I can't take it anymore..."
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/urmaniac13/HPIM0621.jpg)
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:rofl:
Dolcetta - I just blew the tea outta my nostrils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is soooo funny!! You must post that picture in the new topic I created (Our cats stories) 'Cats and their sleeping positions'
By the way - how did you manage posting the picture that size (and not in a small attachment?)
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:rofl:
Dolcetta - I just blew the tea outta my nostrils!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is soooo funny!! You must post that picture in the new topic I created (Our cats stories) 'Cats and their sleeping positions'
By the way - how did you manage posting the picture that size (and not in a small attachment?)
I just did hun ;)
About the pic I use Photobucket... you upload the pic there unce you create your account, and if you copy and paste the url the pic will show up like mine!! ;D
http://photobucket.com/ (http://photobucket.com/)
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Ah it works that way... Will try it
[img width= height=]http://a275.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_f05a289205b9709f3d28e18643dd8d4a.jpg[/img]
yay it works!!
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/urmaniac13/animated%20gifs/36_1_11.gif)
Youuuu got it!!! Well done!! ;) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/urmaniac13/animated%20gifs/36_1_13.gif)
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hi. my little girl also does this too! im glad to read this and see it is normal, as somtimes i felt quite upset thinking she hated me or something!
though, she will come up to me of her own accord, sit up on my lap, purr her littler head off at being stroked, dribble everywhere (you get the picture!) and then suddenly attack! why, when shes the one that came asking for fuss i wonder?!!!!!
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Again - it's her way of saying 'that's enough, I got what I came here for, now :censored: off' !!
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Thats a real Sir Jameson picture :rofl:
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What great pics ;D
Archie loves a good tummy rub but if he is resting and we touch him he will nip.