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Cat bites all electrical cords
My cat is 2 years old and neutered. The last 6 months he had to be sedated when his nails were cut. Just last week he went to have his nails cut and the normal sedative that was used no longer worked and he became violent. Another sedative was used and work very well. He has always bitten his toys, but within the last month he has bitten every wire in the house that he could reach, electric and telephone. I have had him since he was a kitten. The mom was a stray that I took in until she had her kittens, then I had her spayed and kept her. She had 3 kittens, the one I kept, my daughter took 1, and a friend took the 3rd (I don’t know how this kitten is acting). My daugther’s kitten has become very posessive of the her house and will become aggresive if approached.Both kittens were never hurt and there is no reason for any aggressive behavior. Since both kittens are not normal,can this be a mental problem? What should I do to stop him from biting the cords and decrease his negative response to visiting people.
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Disposition is definitely an inherited trait. Mental problems or disease is a relatively unexplored field in veterinary medicine. There are medications, such as amitriptylline, which your veterinarian could prescribe that may be helpful. In addition, Feline Appeasement Pheromones are available in a spray which may help. There are cord covers available at electronic stores that would help protect your cat from shock. Also, coat the cords with a pet repellent, such as bitter apple. This is a dangerous trait, so apply the repellent often.