arw
Blue Crack Addict
I don't know how to explain the lack of purring and her ignoring your sister, but as for the clawing and biting, do you get the sense that she's doing it aggressively, or that she's playing with you? From what you've described, it sounds more like playing to me, especially given the way you say she's bonded with you. You say she's broken skin, but you don't say if it was from biting or clawing. If it's just minor and from clawing, I'd guess it's more rough play than aggression. When cats give playful bites, it's generally not hard enough to break skin.
What do you do when she does this to you, and what do you do to try to make her stop? One thing to keep in mind to prevent this with cats is that you should never play with them in a way that makes them think your hands or fingers are toys - human hands are only for petting and affection. If she claws or bites, say "NO!" in a sharp, stern voice, and push her away from you. Pushing them away is advised, because if you pull away from her, then the sudden movement could make her attack further. Then, ignore her for a few minutes. That lets her know that if she does that, she loses your attention for a while.
It started at what I thought was playing because she wasn't using her claws. But lately she just hops up on the couch or bed and just attacks in a very nonplayful way. I do what you say about telling her no. She seems to understand 'no' when my sister says it but not what I say it. If she's on furniture I will pick her up and put on on the floor to move her away from me. Last week I was on the couch minding my own business when she used a claw and her teeth on my arm. She knew she was in trouble so she hopped down and ran off to her little area of the living room and tried to hide from me all night. What bothers me the most is that this morning she clawed and bit me a few times while I was sleeping. My sister thinks it's because she was hungry but I don't feed her so I don't know why she would come to me. Plus, my sister's door is open at night for the dog to go in and out so if Lily wants to eat, she knows who to go to. Right now she's in our extra bedroom by herself, which is unusual for her, and doesn't appear to want to come out. That's her afternoon spot. She's normally in my room or on a chair in the living room at night. Something is going on with her the last few days. I wish she could speak!