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Sick to death of this BLOODY cat, please help.

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Thiscatwillbethedeathofme · 31/10/2022 13:03

How on earth do you discourage a cat from doing something?

This bloody thing is only a few months old and he's absolutely launching himself on my desk, on my chair, growling at me, attacking my hand while I use my mouse, attacking my wrists while I type, stealing my lunch/snacks and full on growling/spitting/hissing at me whilst doing it. He will run from one end of the room and launch himself onto the side of my desk chair, knocks over my coffee cup, has eaten my desk plant, knocks over my filing tray.. the list is endless. He does this to no one else, there are 5 of us in the office and it's just me.

I swapped desks just to get some work done and then he's all calm, sitting in his corner and not on my desk, nor near me. Then the second I moved back to my own, he's back again doing all of the above!

I feel completely pathetic and, quite frankly, bullied! What can I do to get him to leave me the hell alone?

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ittakes2 · 31/10/2022 13:52

I thought you spray them with water 💧

SammyScrounge · 31/10/2022 13:53

What a gorgeous little cat. But he needs attention, he needs a playmate, he needs toys to romp with, he needs love and affection...and you are the chosen one...5

gamerchick · 31/10/2022 13:55

I don't know why people are saying suck it up or telling you to get stuff or play with it. I'm assuming he's not yours or your responsibility? He sounds like a right pain in the arse.

I'd absolutely spray the water. It isn't cruel, it works and he might bugger off and torment someone else, or one of those hissing machines.

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Pixiedust1234 · 31/10/2022 13:56

ittakes2 · 31/10/2022 13:52

I thought you spray them with water 💧

its not really the done thing anymore however I wouldn't have thought it advisable to spray water where there's electrical equipment in use, eg office.

Playing with a kitty to tire them out is far more fun Grin

JustGotHere · 31/10/2022 13:57

Shake a can of loose change. Its the only thing that deters mine from walking all over my desk. Now I only have to reach for it and he’s off in a flash.

DameHelena · 31/10/2022 13:57

You know you love him really Grin

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Thiscatwillbethedeathofme · 31/10/2022 13:59

I've had cats my whole life and the water spray trick has worked on some, not all. The cat I have now (a giant black and white cat with serious attitude but who loves me dearly) got scared the first time I sprayed him, but the second time I attempted it, he opened his mouth. Absolutely loved it.

Nope, cat's not my responsibility but I'm happy to help, everyone here chips in with all of the animals, it's just a pity this one dragged itself up from the depths of hell and landed at our door.

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Thiscatwillbethedeathofme · 31/10/2022 14:00

JustGotHere · 31/10/2022 13:57

Shake a can of loose change. Its the only thing that deters mine from walking all over my desk. Now I only have to reach for it and he’s off in a flash.

Ooh I like that idea, might be more effective than shouting "bastard" every time he gets close. I'll see if I can find a can.

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Pinkittens · 31/10/2022 14:00

He's too young to spray with water (with a small plant mister) but if he gets to over 6 months old and he's seriously attacking rather than play attacking as he is now (it can happen) then that's something to consider. For now, he is learning about his paws, hunting skills and how to relate to humans so annoying though he is, try to show kindness and fairness and don't tease him with elastic bands on his ears etc, ears are very sensitive and although it might be amusing to see them trying to flick them off it's not a nice thing to do. He is just a baby right now.

Iateallthechocolate · 31/10/2022 14:26

If he was found in a field he's probably not used to being a house cat. Once he's allowed out the problem will probably resolve itself, and you'll see him rarely. Can you wfh for a while?

Nirvananurse · 31/10/2022 14:27

Oh my days he’s adorable!! He prob just knows you’re not a very nice person 😂😂

summergone · 31/10/2022 14:32

Don't want to alarm you op, but our cat was found abandoned under a hedge . He steals food , growls , randomly attacks ( just me ) and is now 2 , nothing has changed . Good luck !

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Thiscatwillbethedeathofme · 31/10/2022 14:34

I think his being found in a field plays a very big part in this. All of our cats have been found (we live in the countryside) and they're all crazy in the beginning and then settle later on, he's just definitely the craziest! Once he can go outside he'll have the time of his life, the garden is huge and it's nothing but fields all around us, so he can go mad to his heart's content. Just need to deal with him in the meantime!!!

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Blowyourowntrumpet · 31/10/2022 14:38

Please don't spray him with water. He won't understand why it's happening and it's cruel

miceonabranch · 31/10/2022 14:42

Jackson Galaxy says that water spray shouldn't be used because it frightens them and undermines the trust they have in you.

Cats are sensitive, intelligent creatures and they all have their own personalities. You can't expect each one to conform to your expectations of how a cat should be. They're like dogs, they're all individuals and you have to get to know them and work with what works for them. They have their own minds and are less biddable than dogs. If he's had a rough start then he won't be as socialised as kittens who are brought up with humans from birth.

Have a look at Jackson Galaxy's YouTube channel. There's nothing he doesn't know about cats and you'll learn a lot from the videos.

Fluffycloudland77 · 31/10/2022 14:44

Is it a snow Bengal?

Its really mean to spray them with water, they can’t help being kittens. It’s an accident of birth.

If it is a Bengal mine mellowed at 10 years.

NiftyFiftyPlus · 31/10/2022 14:46

Sounds very similar to my family cat at the same age. I bought a Feliway plug in diffuser which calmed her down quickly.

diddl · 31/10/2022 14:46

Oh my goodness that is one gorgeous kitten.

Looks absolutely tiny.

Ours is 6 months & looks an absolute chunker by comparison.

7eleven · 31/10/2022 14:50

Be careful with keep calling out ‘bastard’. Hell think it’s his name 🙀

#catsruletheworld

kingtamponthefurred · 31/10/2022 14:52

He is lovely, but if he is bothering you at work, you need to take it up with your boss/his owner.

KeyboardBotherer · 31/10/2022 14:54

Please can we have some more photos of the little bastard?

<misses point of thread>

Moondanceagain · 31/10/2022 14:55

Water pistol !

Pixiedust1234 · 31/10/2022 14:56

7eleven · 31/10/2022 14:50

Be careful with keep calling out ‘bastard’. Hell think it’s his name 🙀

#catsruletheworld

I agree with this. My daughter's cat thought he was called NO! He didn't respond properly to his given name until two years of age. But shout out NO! to burning toast or opposing team scoring a goal and suddenly a grey fluffball would appear. Ooops Blush

Fluffycloudland77 · 31/10/2022 14:56

I see it was dumped, I think it’s part or full snow Bengal which is unusual to dump but they are the husky of the cat world and never ever give up. Or change.

Klarwen · 31/10/2022 14:59

He looks tiny. I wonder if he lost his mum too young and hasn't learned to play nicely.

I would make your desk a no go zone. Say "no" and place him down on the ground every time, preferably with a box or toy. They do eventually learn. And protect your feet and legs. I call my chunky slippers "kitten armour" these days.