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Posted by zoomgirl on January 15, 2003 at 11:44:48:
The Siamese cat forum seemed to be a little quiet, so I thought I'd post this here (although, I have been told that this problem might be a "Siamese thing."). Anyway...
I love my cat and I think she loves me too, although at times it is tough to tell. She goes from sitting on my lap, purring, to bitting and scratching viciously in a matter of split seconds. I do not (knowingly) provoke this behavious, and from what I can tell, it is not playing; her tail is twitching, and she growls and spits. If I push her away, she dives back at me, screaming, teeth bared, ready for more action. She has drawn blood on numerous occasions - not just mine, but that of household visitors too.
Coupled with this, she wanders around the house meowing at the top of her little lungs all day long. Even when I'm not there (when I come home, I can hear her meowing even before I get up to the house). I know SIamese cats are talkative, but this yowling is pointless, as far as I can tell. It is loud and incessant, and I hate to say it, annoying after a long day at work. Her meow has started to sound like how a cat trapped in a well might sound. It is totally blood-curdling.
Here are the stats about Spike:
I got her when she was 6 weeks old, from a 'breeder.' This breeder had a horrible set-up, in my opinion - dozens of cats crammed into dirty, small cages. Spike took a long time to adjust to my house as a kitten. She has always been very jumpy and antsy, but in the recent past it has gotten worse. She is spayed and is up to date on all of her shots. Recently, my roommates moved out of the house and it's just been me and Spike, but I work all day long and most evenings. In short, I don't spend a lot of time at home. I admit that the separation may cause the crying, but the biting has been happening all along.
Vets have suggested to me that any cat that viciously atacks humans and draws blood should be put down, but that option makes me feel ill.
The spray bottle infuriates her even more. Sitting perfectly still infuriates her more. Pushing her away boils her blood.
I don't know what to do.
Last night she attacked me in my sleep!
I'm at my wits' end about this, and just need some information or advice. Any pet psychologists in the house?