How to remove leash from aggressive cat I can't get close to?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If he is attacking you and not trying to play then he should be confined, you should always keep him up to date on Rabies, and you should discuss behavior modification drugs with your Vet, like prozac. I would get it in a liquid form you can put in his food. I would purchase feliway diffusers for around the house, one should go in his room. You can play with him but as soon as he gets over stimulated you need to stop and walk away. If he starts to get aggressive and is coming towards you squirt him with a water bottle. It is inappropriate behavior for a cat to attack you and injury you that badly. You need to strongly consider if this is the kind of relationship you want from a pet. This may not be an easy thing to break him of. I hope this helps and i wish you the very best!

Oh poor Rue! You may need a friend to help you with her, as you don't want to get bit. When cats are in pain, they can lash out with aggression, as you are seeing with this hisses and scratching. I would have a friend come over now if there isn't anyone in your home who can help you. Have you or the friend wear thick and long gloves on top of long sleeves to protect your hands and arms. You can also use a towel or blanket to throw over Rue's head. You can scruff her with the gloves or using the towel. Make sure the towel isn't preventing her from breathing. While one of you holds her, the other can remove the laundry bag.

This is a more aggressive breed of cat. When they get excited and playful that's when they bite and scratch. I recommend playing with a feather on a string or a laser pointer so you can play with him without touching him. Also teaching him to retrieve will tire him out and be a fun game. When petting him only pet him on the top of the head or under the chin. Male cats when pet on the back to tail will often flip over to bite and scratch. Also I recommend leaving the room if he becomes aggressive and hopefully he'll learn that he needs to behave to get more attention. He may never be a cuddly cat but you can still have fun with him when you learn not to set off his triggers to aggressive behavior. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

While he may be curious about the outdoors, it sounds as though walks may be quite stressful for him. You might try some other ways to enrich his environment. Many cats enjoy window perches where they can view the outdoors. Catwalks, [hammocks](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/catastrophicreations-deluxe-cat-playplace-hammocks ) or wall perches inside also give them an interesting new perspective on their surroundings. [Interactive toys](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petstages-catnip-chase-track-cat-toy) and [scratching posts](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/cat/cat-toys/cat-scratcher-toys) are also very helpful in keeping a cat's environment interesting and keeping them content. If Leo is acting this way on walks, I would not continue to take him outside. It's not worth the stress to either of you. I think you can find a number of other ways to keep him happy and occupied inside! Thanks for asking PetCoach!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I feel your pain and believe you. Most cats when they are at the Vet act like Willow because they are scared. At home I would be careful on how and where you touch her. Most cats only like being pet or scratched around the neck, face and ears. Watch for signs of her being done with the touching: turning to look at you, flicking her ears or tail. When you see subtle signs like that you should stop touching her. You definitely can try a calming collar and over the counter calming treats to see if it helps. But the most important thing to do is not push her when she is done with attention. https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3261+11268+29853&pcatid=29853 Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Ideally, you should contact a cat behaviorist in your area to help you in person with her behavior. However, spaying her would likely help with this behavior. Your veterinarian can consider sedating her so that they are able to proceed with taking the blood samples and the spay to see if that helps. Otherwise, it would be best to have someone help you in person to modify her behavior. Best of luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If this picture is representative of the actual lesion, I would not proceed with any therapy as it will likely heal on its own. However, it is difficult to know for sure without evaluating her and just looking at a picture. I would continue to monitor the area and see if it resolves on its own. If it does not or it worsens, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!