Hello everyone,
I am a first time cat owner and rescued my little Lady (her name is Lady). She was previously owned by a family that had her fully declawed! (My heart breaks that someone would do this to such a sweet life). In doing so of course it created some emotional issues and the only form of defense is to bite. We have learned slowly how she does and does not want to be petted. I watch her closely and can tell the signs of when she isn't happy and could possibly bite and we have got along just fine.
I've learned this will be a life with her and letting her be the boss. My concern and advise needed is due to the fact she now mid purring from good loves she likes she suddenly will get that look and try to bite. (Not successfully since I've learned when she will). It is never over a specific way I'm petting her or a place that could be bothering her either.
I'm not sure how to handle it and will work through this with her I am just not sure what I'm doing wrong. Is she not getting enough play time?
I'd hate to lose the lovey little girl that brought home with me and was so thankful to be here.
I am wondering if it could have anything to do with the feral cats she can see out of the back window???. (They are not mine I live in a condo on the bottom floor)
Any advise is greatly appreciated!!!
I am a first time cat owner and rescued my little Lady (her name is Lady). She was previously owned by a family that had her fully declawed! (My heart breaks that someone would do this to such a sweet life). In doing so of course it created some emotional issues and the only form of defense is to bite. We have learned slowly how she does and does not want to be petted. I watch her closely and can tell the signs of when she isn't happy and could possibly bite and we have got along just fine.
I've learned this will be a life with her and letting her be the boss. My concern and advise needed is due to the fact she now mid purring from good loves she likes she suddenly will get that look and try to bite. (Not successfully since I've learned when she will). It is never over a specific way I'm petting her or a place that could be bothering her either.
I'm not sure how to handle it and will work through this with her I am just not sure what I'm doing wrong. Is she not getting enough play time?
I'd hate to lose the lovey little girl that brought home with me and was so thankful to be here.
I am wondering if it could have anything to do with the feral cats she can see out of the back window???. (They are not mine I live in a condo on the bottom floor)
Any advise is greatly appreciated!!!