I posted about Rodney, our rescue half Bengal recently. He’s 7 months old and we’re his 5th home. We’ve had him for just over 3 weeks now, he was a bit bitey when we first got him, but that calmed down reasonably quickly. He was very loving and affectionate to DH and I. Last night we settled down to watch tv and Rodney suddenly attacked DH quite viciously biting his hand and arm. There was no warning, his body language didn’t change, we told him to stop and I hissed at him, stood up and walked away. He then let go of DH and jumped up my leg, scratching me and making my leg bleed. I shouted at him to stop, and he took himself off. I don’t think he meant to hurt me though, was just using his claws to get a grip on my trousers.
We were so pleased that he’d stopped attacking hands and feet, and last night was upsetting because it was so unexpected. We’re ready to accept it might happen again, so does anyone have any tips as to how we can protect outselves? I have visions of us both clad in suits of armour while we watch tv.
I thought we were very cat savvy, but obviously aren’t. We’d be very grateful for any advice or to hear your experience if you have or have had a feral or bitey cat, and whether it calmed down eventually.
Apologies for long post, didn’t sleep last night for worrying about it. Rodney, by the way, is happy, well fed and settled in with us. This photo was taken just now.