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The Silent Talker

by Pchan

Surrender!

Surrender!

My friend gave me her seal point Siamese, named Pepper. He grew up mostly in a cage or tied up in one corner so whenever I go to my friend's house, Pepper eagerly wants to play and meows a lot.

But when I got him, he doesn't meow anymore aside from rare occasions like it's mating season or I forgot to put food in his bowl. Since he doesn't meow, it's hard to know where he is. He bites a lot, and it's not just petty bites but a full-force bite.

But most of the time he's just chilling on my lap, I think I spoiled him too much. xD

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The Silent Talker

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Jan 24, 2011
The right thing to do
by: Caroline (Admin)

I agree that cats should never be tied up, nor kept in cages (unless they're large, properly built enclosures with space to run around in) for any length of time, but we don't know the circumstances behind why this happened to Pepper.

The original owner did the right thing by passing Pepper on to someone who is now able to look after him properly.

Jan 19, 2011
Cruel
by: Siamese lover

The previous owner of Pepper seems to have be cruel. Why cage a cat or keep him tied up. I am not surprised Pepper is exhibiting behavoural problems. I suggest this person should not keep an animal as she has not idea how to do so correctly.

Jan 13, 2011
Great tip, thank you!
by: Caroline (Admin)

Suzanne, many thanks for your great tip on how to train a cat not to bite. I'm definitely going to try that out with my own cat (who will nip occasionally, although not with any malice.)

It must have been a wonderful experience playing with the Bengal tiger cubs, not something that many people get to do. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

Jan 13, 2011
Training a cat not to bite
by: Suzanne

Last year I was fortunate enough to enjoy playing with two 8-week-old Bengal tiger cubs. Their trainer showed us that when the cub tries to bite, we should very gently put a finger on the bridge of his nose and a thumb under his chin and say "NO BITE". They learn quite quickly that this is not appropriate behavior. Try that, it seemed quite effective with the tiger cubs.

Nov 10, 2010
Tips to discourage a biting cat
by: Caroline (Admin)

I'm sure Pepper must be really happy be living with you, he certainly looks very contented in your photo!

Cats may bite for any number of reasons - it could be that they are acting out of aggression towards another cat, or that they're tired of being petted, or that they got used to seeing a hand as 'prey' when they were played with as a kitten.

When Pepper bites, take care not to scold or hit him as this will only frighten him and may make him more aggressive - just take your hand away and walk off. He should soon come to realize that biting doesn't get him what he wants.

And if you want to discourage him further, get a water-spray bottle and give him a quick squirt with this any time that he bites.

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