To ask for help with my cat?

[TheCatOfAthenry]

My much loved, MASSIVE middle cat of 3, Biscuit, is 10 months old. We got him at 5 weeks because his mother was ill. He was initially anxious whenever I left the room, but bonded really well with my slightly older kitten.

Biscuit was neutered at 12 weeks. He's a little bit vicious and combined with his fussiness, the vet thought he was just anxious. He is now on a supplement for his anxiety and is slightly less fussy, but basically, Biscuit is still very bitey and scratchy.

I'm an experienced cat-servant. I adore the little fecker. But we're a little scared of him. He sometimes just approaches me for a little swipe, or gives me a non-affectionate chomp.

He'd benefit from a run, I think, but he's too scared to go outside.

(We have no small children in the house, btw.)

Picture of The Boss attached.

Any help at all would be massively appreciated (also asking Litter Tray, but the traffic here entices me).

He's been on Zylkene. Kalmaid liquid seems to work better. Vet feels using both won't really add any benefit.

Thanks for the suggestions. All really appreciated!

Some people are not and never will be cat lovers, BUT I hope moggie will be ok eventually.

I do not like cats because they are our masters/mistresses, and think we are gifted because they are with us.

I had a cat for two years and will never do it again. So sorry folks, hope I will be forgiven. At least I tried, but cats are shivery, to me. NO sorry now.

Grooming mit to get him used to being touched but save you from being fanged?
Chuck him outside but with back door open a crack so he can let himself back in?
High up places indoors so he can spy on you but feel safe?

Mine can be very bitey - sometimes from too much cuddling and sometimes just anyway, he will bite me when I'm doing nothing at all e.g just sitting there watching telly, the little git.

Cats protection advised me to give him some 'playtime' with me every day with one of those 'Da Bird' things (which he loves) so he gets used to a bit of exercise time, and to use the feliway. Also to give him more space. I bought a large toy (our cat's a big bugger too) and some cat nip, and when he goes for me I distract him with it and he bites that until he feels better. Otherwise I know just to leave him alone for a bit until he gets over it - he normally forgets he's cross in about five minutes.

It's normal for cats that were taken from their mothers too young to be like this. They missed out on a good start in life and it's difficult to ever reverse that. Suggest consult a qualified behaviourist.

I think outside time makes a massive difference. Our boy is definitely more swipey on cold wet days when he doesn't go out. We give him a wide berth on those days.

On days he's been in the garden he's the sweetest most affectionate soul. Especially if it's sunny, we call the sun his antidepressant. He potters around sniffing plants then sits on the shed or the front gate post, guarding his land. He loves it.

Can you try leaving the door open while you're in the garden or put his food just outside the door? As a neutered cat he's very unlikely to wander further than the garden.