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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 370355" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>I have the male version of this cat, although in his case it wasn't surgery. He was an orphan and they tend to have more behavioral issues because mama wasn't there to give them a swat when they needed it. He was a very loving young kitten but by temperament is just a feisty fellow. FYI, he never goes after my husband, who used to thump him on the nose when he was a kitten and would start to bite or scratch. I thought I was being kinder and gentler and as a consequence he liked my ankles the best. </p><p> </p><p>First off, I might see another vet for a second opinion. Most doctors don't want to admit they might have made a mistake in surgery. Also did your vet do the usual lab work: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), kidney, etc?</p><p> </p><p>There's a spray or plug in called Feliway which has a calming effect on many cats. Also a homeopathic available from the vet called Composure. And a kitty version of Prozac which could be tried. </p><p> </p><p>Mostly what was recommended that we give plenty of extra play time for mine, but what has made the biggest difference of all is giving him several hours of outside time each day. He's a hunter, and was constantly bringing me up freshly killed socks and underwear, but that isn't nearly as much fun as moving targets of legs...or spots on the drywall, etc. Now that he has ample time to stalk bugs and chase squirrels and birds out of our yard he's a much less aggressive guy when he is indoors. </p><p> </p><p>Tell your daughter whenever he looks like he might go for her to stop moving and shout at him. A spray bottle of water or banging pots might help but those didn't last long for us.</p><p> </p><p>Google The Cat Site forums for other ideas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 370355, member: 701"] I have the male version of this cat, although in his case it wasn't surgery. He was an orphan and they tend to have more behavioral issues because mama wasn't there to give them a swat when they needed it. He was a very loving young kitten but by temperament is just a feisty fellow. FYI, he never goes after my husband, who used to thump him on the nose when he was a kitten and would start to bite or scratch. I thought I was being kinder and gentler and as a consequence he liked my ankles the best. First off, I might see another vet for a second opinion. Most doctors don't want to admit they might have made a mistake in surgery. Also did your vet do the usual lab work: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), kidney, etc? There's a spray or plug in called Feliway which has a calming effect on many cats. Also a homeopathic available from the vet called Composure. And a kitty version of Prozac which could be tried. Mostly what was recommended that we give plenty of extra play time for mine, but what has made the biggest difference of all is giving him several hours of outside time each day. He's a hunter, and was constantly bringing me up freshly killed socks and underwear, but that isn't nearly as much fun as moving targets of legs...or spots on the drywall, etc. Now that he has ample time to stalk bugs and chase squirrels and birds out of our yard he's a much less aggressive guy when he is indoors. Tell your daughter whenever he looks like he might go for her to stop moving and shout at him. A spray bottle of water or banging pots might help but those didn't last long for us. Google The Cat Site forums for other ideas. [/QUOTE]
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