The female is more agressive then the male.
The male came to me as a adult a month back.
Female with me since she was a kitten.
PLease reply asap.
2006-10-09 04:05:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
spay and neuter first off.
They are going to need to settle who is 'top cat' of the household. Hissing and an occasional slap is part of the process... full out attacks are not allowable and you'll have to intervene via water sprays, loud noise, etc.
Try to make sure they have equal time with you, the gal may need some extra lovings to be reassured she isn't being replaced in your affections.
My grey gal was very jealous and felt threatened by the new female kit we rescued. Never any out and out attacks but plenty of little swipes as the kit walked past her, some standing over the food bowl and tapping the kit over the head when she wanted to eat. It took just over a month, I made sure I paid attention to my grey and gave her a few extra treats at times when she was being good. Talk to them also,, sounds weird but it can't hurt to just talk alot to both, esp talk to the girl.
In odd cases the cats won't work out and you may have to find a new home for the male.
Ask the vet for advice... I also use an herbal remedy that goes in the water for calming.... it's called something like "Bach's Rescue Remedy"
2006-10-09 04:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same issue with my trio of cats. Two came to me as adults and the third has been with me since he was a kitten. All have been fixed, so that doesn't always fix the problem. If one is more aggressive than the other, make sure the less aggressive one has "safe passage" to food water and litter box. My less dominant kitty got very sick and started going to the bathroom all over the place until I forbid the other two from coming into "his" room. Now he feels more safe and has regained his health.
Feliway tends to help calm them a little - you can buy a pack that plugs into an outlet and emits a little at a time constantly.
I hope this has helped, good luck!
2006-10-09 04:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by myaddictiontofire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is to have them both altered (spayed & neutered).
A few things you can do if they do have a confrontation:
- Throw a towel over them
- Shake a can full of marbles or coins at them
- Squirt them with a spray bottle
Breaking up their fights will let them know that you are the pack leader and that it is not acceptable for them to do so. Also they will realize there are unpleasant consequences to these confrontations, other than being hurt by the other cat.
Its rare to not be able to get cats to coexist peacefully after a little time. Good luck!!
2006-10-09 04:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be spayed or neutered... spaying or neutering takes out more aggressiveness...
if htey were declawed then that is the cause for the agression - declawed cats have a heightened "flight or fight" response...
2006-10-09 04:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm them down with cat wip
2006-10-09 05:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by boy_jam_arch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the vet, I wouldn't doubt that they have some kind of fever, etc.
2006-10-09 04:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by andy14darock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them there own little kitty toys or a skrach pole and play with them with there new toys or get rid of all of them eccept for the one you wonna keep
2006-10-09 04:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try getting her fixed. That will make her less aggressev.
2006-10-09 05:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them fixed ASAP.
2006-10-09 04:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by smartkid37138 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋