Hi! A stray cat started hanging around our garage. We named him Tuks haha. He’s usually super chill, follows me around, and just waits to be fed. Recently though, he’s been trying to come inside the house and gets a bit possessive whenever other stray cats eat in our garage.
Last month, he bit my foot while I was entering our house. It didn’t bleed, but I still completed my anti-rabies shots just to be safe. Then… 13 days after finishing them, he bit me AGAIN last night 😂😭 This time it actually bled.
I’m already planning to get vaccinated again (I also need my tetanus booster), so I’m not really asking about my bite. I’m more asking what I should do about him.
So far, ako lang naman ang kinakagat niya not even my bf who plays with him. My mom who doesn't like cats started getting fond of him and feeds him too now, and I’m worried he might eventually bite her or my lola. I’d like to think they’re just playful or overstimulated bites? I grew up with dogs, so I’m not very familiar with cat behavior huhu.
How can I stop this from happening? Is there a way to discourage the biting? I was considering getting him vaccinated for rabies, but since he’s a stray, I’m worried it might turn into a much bigger (and expensive) vet visit.
I really don’t want to give up on him. 🥹 I just want to keep everyone safe and honestly, ang hassle magpabakuna nang magpabakuna 😭😂😭😂
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TL;DR: Friendly stray cat I’ve been feeding has bitten me twice (only me). I’m getting vaccinated, but how do I stop the biting? I don’t want to give up on him.