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Anonymous
sup /an/
I have a problem, my cat is rather psychotic and paranoid (even for a cat).
The previous owner got him from a shelter when he was about 3months old, i suspect he'd been abused before that as he tends to swat anything that comes near him. I'm slowly training him out of scratching us with claws fully extended, he still swats though. But now he's started swatting at my feet as i walk past? WTF? He sliced open my foot :<
Anyone know a reason as to why he'd suddenly start this?
He's also very paranoid and will swat us if we pet him without letting him sniff our hand first. We've had him since mid-march.

Pic is kittah playing in the clothesbasket which he has claimed.
>> Anonymous
Not abused, just a bit of an aggressive streak. He hasn't been socialized.

If he swats at you, don't swat back, he thinks it's play and doesn't realize he's being rough. Be gentle with him and discourage biting, scratching with bitter apple spray and plenty of cat toys.
>> Anonymous
>>241650
Have been doing so. no hand play, just toys etc. If he swats i stop play, firmly say NO! and ignore him for a bit, seems to be working. Trying to get him used to at least grooming, without me having to wear leather gloves!