In short, have her medicated. We used Buspirone... 1/4 tab a day. You can use it twice a day if you need to. We rescued a Sewer Kitty over the Summer. A feral, wild kitten that most of the experts said to put to sleep. She was about 4-5 months old and as wild as they come. SK is an odd cat now but what cat isn’t? Here are some of the things I learned: hand feeding to promote touching. Use number 2 baby food chicken and gravy. Feed her twice a day as a treat and allow her to lick it off of your fingers. This stuff is kitty crack for them.. they adore it. While feeding, stroke her very gently. Secondly, if he/she is not sterilized yet, have it done as soon as possible. SK after her spaying was immediately happy to jump into our laps. Third, a LOUD NO does make a point. They won’t sulk like doggies do with your displeasure BUT they do take notice.
Six weeks is a short time IMHO. Heck, at six weeks.. SK was still growling and hissing when you approached her crate. However, your kitty is showing affection to you and may become frightened or over anxious. It happens when they are a bit wild and had been mistreated. Plus, cats do nip as a sign of affection or fear of noise/anything they deem as strange. SK will still nip on occasion IF she feels trapped and something/someone is coming up the stairs.
Buspirone was recommended by another FR kitty expert. Ask for it by name. Kitty Prozac is good for house urination but this med is SPECIFIC to aggression/anxiety. We are now in the process of weening SK off of hers. Takes a few weeks... however, if needed.. they can be on it for life.
There were days, EBH.. when I thought to myself, “What have we done? Should we have her put down?” However, the process of trust/socialization/boundaries takes time.. more time than 6 weeks.
FWIW: SK (who looks like the size of a six month old kitten.. walked downstairs last night.. right past the Dobie... like she owned the place. Even now, we have success days.. Good luck and PM me if you have any questions... Hugs, Mom (and yes.. SK stands for Sewer Kitty.. the kids named her. I had nothing to do with it.. I wanted the name Sybil for obvious reasons. :)
Thanks Momofthree.
Yes, I am leaning towards this option as her last chance.
I have fostered and worked with a lot of cats...I do mean a lot of cats (foster, rehab for a local shelter for several years), but this little one is an odd one.
Yesterday when she came after my hands again(she was on the floor and I was in the chair)really was startling to say the least. After she did it, she ran to eat from her bowl of food. (Hunt, eat, sleep).
Experts? (spit)