agressive adult cat

about 2 months ago my husband and I adopted a 3 year old blue persian. Since the beginning she has been agressive, and extremely destructive. If we try to pet her she just completely mauls us for no reason. She has gotten worse since she got pregnant. We are using her for a breeder so we can't just give her away. She is locked in a part of the house where no one goes except to feed her and change her litter. I am the only one she will back down to but she is still a nasty cat. Can we correct this behavior, or is she like this for good?

Answer by Kate
Ummm, I don't mean to sound mean but would you be very friendly or be able to become more relaxed in your new home if you were locked away from everything and everyone?

Basically this cat has had life experiences before you rehomed her that has made her very fearful of humans etc and this behavior will not change over night, indeed she will need lots of time, and TLC before she will relax with you.

i have hd letter from mamn people who have rehomed cats nd it has taken sometimes years before the cat finally gains enough trust and confidence in you before they will allow you to be near them etc.

So yes it is possible that her behavior will change but she will need to be treated very gently and carefully and HER TERMs. there is no point trying to force her to do things or for you to try and touch her etc, ll this will do will increase the fear.

i have a web page about bonding with a cat which may help, but remeber the process could be a long one.

here is the page

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/new-cat.html


Let her roam the house, so that she can become familiar with all the smells etc and make sure that everyone knows to leave her alone. She will come to you and others when she feels safe enough.

I really hope that the poor little girl can find her feet soon, as she can't be very happy being scared all the time (aggression is nearly always a sign of either fear or pain by the way.)

I also hope that you will get your lovely friendly Persian cat that you so wanted soon.

best wishes Kate