Strange Manx Behavior | Cat Health & Behavior

by Judy (Shreveport, La.)

Orange Manx Cat

Manx cat behavior problems and I could use some help. My 2 yr old male Manx cat does something strange each night when I get in the bed. He wants me to put my hand under the covers. Then he grabs the blanket with his teeth and starts to pull and back up at the same time. He doesn’t get anywhere, but just keeps trying to back up my arm. If I try to take my hand out, he growls and makes funny sounds. This only happens one time each night, but will continue pulling until I finally get tired and stop. Then he lays down. It reminds me of a wild cat trying to pull or drag a kill up a tree to eat it. Has anyone had this experience? Thanks for your input. JudyGreat answer to this question from another Manx owner: Always use a toy to play with your Manx. If you use your Hand he will associate it to a toy. Use your hands to groom him, caress him, wash is face and buttock, but not for play. Got Big Boy July 29 and in the last six weeks he knows his place. Before bedtime, make sure you play with him for a minimum of 15 minutes or until he gives up and walks away. Don’t lock him away, he will not forgive you for it. If he bites your hands or feet (for fun, or attention) use a towel to chase him away. He will make the difference between your hands and a tool. Only use your hands for luv and a tool (feather duster or newspaper) to correct his behavior. If you are afraid of your Manx, get another breed. Manx are stubborn but faithful to a particular person in the household. If you wish to cuddle your other cat or dog, do so when he is not around. BB was living from garage to garage when I adopted him. He did not like to be brush. Now, while playing with HIM and his favorite toy, I bush him. He’s getting used to brushing and lay on his back wide open and allows me to brush his coat. Manx are playful, so play with him. Hide and seek is their favorite game. They love feathers, go to the pet shop and buy a bending stick with feather and add a little bell to it. Again, you are the boss.Another Manx cat Cat Q&AFor the past 3 years me and my family thought that my cat must just be a weirdo. I’m pregnant and have a pulled muscle keeping me sitting all day. My cat was behind me doing whatever. I asked my husband to put the dog in my lap. The moment he step toward me with the dog my cat went slap crazy.She started hissing and trying to attack the dog. This is strange behavior because the dog and cat get along very well. They will even sleep beside each other at times. My husband got the cat and she calmed down unless she saw the dog on my lap. I got up to go to the bathroom when the dog got up the cat went crazy trying to attack again. My husband tried to hold her down but got some really bad bites from her.We locked her up and she still goes crazy if someone opens the door and will not let anyone touch her but me. We did some research to see if cats can have protective side for a human they are attached to. Instead we found a cat called a Manx. The personalities match to a T. We cant find anything bout them being that protective but they can be if they are attached to one person.As for your cat not using the litter box after moving it. We had this problem a lot with our cat. If we ever had to move it we locked her in that room for an hour or she would go on our bed. Found out this is something Manx cats do because you pissed them off moving their stuff. If the cat don’t cover their poop they are showing dominants over you How to fix that no clue.