Crazy Cat Behavior

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Cats can act weird and crazy at times. Sometimes there is a clear explanation for their behavior and sometimes the cat is just plain weird, but in a good way.

The strange things cats do can sometimes leave us scratching our heads in bewilderment.

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Why is Cat Acting Crazy

Hi there! My two-year-old female cat was spayed a few months ago, after three litters of kittens. She has become very affectionate and loving now towards the family. She is also displaying what we call "psycho kitty" events, where she runs up and down the stairs, chasing something invisible, attacking her brother (neutered male) and play fighting all the time. She displays these strange moods frequently, and we are quite amused by the whole thing, but I started to get worried that something was wrong with her. She has not been vaccinated for a while now (I know! Shame) and is an outdoor cat, as well as indoors. We have been told the place we live in is haunted and wonder if she is playing and chasing ghosts, or is she getting back to kittenhood after being spayed? This is the only strange stuff she does, there are no physical symptoms or ailments. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

~~Paivi

Expert Reply

Hi, Paivi,

I wouldn't worry too much about this behavior. Every cat I've ever owned has done this at times, particularly when they are young (under seven or so). I had a Siamese as a young girl who would run so fast, she'd go part way up the wall and do a flip.

I'd say that more likely than her chasing ghosts, she is probably trying to play with the family, her brother and things you might not notice such as dust mites or a piece of lint.

I am a lot more concerned about her going outside unvaccinated. Not only will this expose her to potentially fatal diseases such as Cat Flu, but these diseases are highly communicable, so you risk them being passed to the other cat in your household. If your concern is the cost of the vaccinations, I would contact some local clinics and see if you can find a less expensive way to get her and her brother up to date on their shots.

If you notice any additional changes in her behavior or any health problems, I'd get her right to the vet.

~~Lori.

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Hi April,

A lot of his behaviors sound playful to me. However, how a cat plays and how a human plays are vastly different. His litter mates, for example, had tough skin and the grabbing and biting didn't hurt them. Human skin is much more tender.

My advice would be to start firmly telling him no when he does these things. You can also put baby locks on the cabinets. You shouldn't have to leave them on forever, but just like a real baby, he is going through a curious phase. You need to keep him out of there both for his own protection and for your peace of mind.

I am most concerned about his chewing through wires. That is dangerous. I would make sure all wires are tucked away. I think he sees them as a toy.

I wouldn't too much about his size. Cats come in all shapes and sizes. However, if you don't feel he is developing normally, then you may want to go ahead and have the vet check him out just to be on the safe side.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have been looking all over this site for answers. My cat is 21 months old. I found him when he was about 5 months old. He did the gnawing and sucking on mine and my boyfriends necks. He is a very loving cat. But in the last 5 months, I have noticed changes in him. He runs through out the house like crazy, just running back and forth, sometimes even hitting a shut door. He has alos started to bite me. I will be sitting at the computer and he will sneak underneath the desk and bite my ankle or foot. When I jump because I didn't know he was there, he takes off and hides under the kitchen table. If I am walking by him, he will grab my leg and bite me then also. He jumps in the window sills and knocks stuff over that is up there. Plus, in his litter box, he will just play in it sometimes, and get litter all over the floor. He will also bite through wires, I have went through several cell phone chargers because of this. He is also shredding up papers. He is an inside cat, but I do let him go outside each day for a little bit. He usually stays within calling distance. He drags his food dish around the kitchen, even when it is full of food and water. He has learned to open up cabinets and will drag stuff out. He is just basically into everything. I have never had a cat that did any of this before, so I am wondering, is this normal? He also doesn't seem to be getting that big either. I have had two other males cats before that were much bigger than him at his age. He also follows me around the house, wherever I go, he is right behind me. If I shut the door and don't let him in, he will put his paws under the door and just stay there till I come out. Could someone please help me out?

-- Contributed by: April

Hi Alex,

The two cats will likely learn to tolerate one another over time, but probably will never be friends if they haven't warmed up by now.

I'm not sure why he is digging around in his bowl. Do you ever put treats in there? Perhaps he is looking for something better.

He sounds adorable :)

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

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