One of the cats is laid back, and the other is high strung, and part Abbysinian. Two days ago, she started puffing up her tail and attacking ferociously, going for blood. It looks like a demon is in her. She is calm with the family and does not show any signs of foaming at the mouth. I don't know what to do.
2006-12-02 11:42:30 · 8 answers · asked by Zoey 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
At a guess, I think the Abysinian is trying to drive the other cat away from the "den" (your home). As cats mature, sometimes they think that the den is getting over-crowded. How about separating the two for a couple of weeks? If one cat is in one room, make sure the other is in another room. Feed them separately. And give them access to different litter boxes - I mean, one box for one cat (perhaps kept in the bathroom) and another for the other (kept in the laudry). Assiagn litter box (say, the Abysinina has the one in the bathroom and if he is out, close the laudry door where the other box is). Perhaps this way, the Abysinian will be reassured that there is plenty of space (and food) for every body. Don't worry, BOTH cats will still sense the presence of the other, but will not feel so intolerant about it. When the Abysinina has clamed down, carefully and gradually re-introduce them two cats to one another. Good Luck!
2006-12-02 11:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, I'm going to admit, up front, that this might sound silly, but....
I have a young male, Jedda, he is three, neutered, and quite proud of himself. There are other older males, also neutered, in the house. In between him and the baby of the house, there are a couple of femals with seniority. He has been wanting to be higher on the social ladder for the last couple of months, and has been pesting the living daylights out of the girls. He doesn't challenge any of the males, but he wants a higher place in the society.
Now, two questions arise about your situation. Is the other cat doing something you aren't noticing to challenge the high strung cat? You would be surprised how much they can say to one another with a look. Watch closely at how they interact. A stare and a flick of a tail can be an all out challenge to another cat.
Good luck.
2006-12-02 19:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That really is strange. Maybe there's another cat in the neighbourhood which is stressing her out, and somehow she's projecting that onto the laid back cat. Or she might have something physically wrong which is making her annoyed - might be idea to have the vet check her out. Could be hormonal, anything. Female cats do get PMT and go through a menopause as well!
2006-12-02 19:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by MissRemorse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Zoey...sometimes when cats behaviour suddenly changes it could be underlying medical problem. When cats do not feel well, they may feel they need to defend themselves to get some rest if the other cat is constantly to try to play with them. Consider at least ringing the vet to discuss this sudden change to see if they can ask a series of questions to determine if in fact a medical problem may be involved or if this will pass in time. In the meantime, it's best to redirect the attention of the aggressor with treats, play time or affection to see if this helps.
2006-12-02 19:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats had been together forever when one decided to start trying to go after the other. Before long I noticed she also Got mean with me, and started bumping into things. I took her to a vet and found out she had a ear infection that was making her irritable and clumsy.
2006-12-02 20:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when a cat gets old it get the same diseases as people do. When they get old they sometimes get mean and nasty or get alzhimers and don't remember that the other cat was their friend. It scares them so they attact from fear..My cat is old and attacks like that everytime I take her to the vet. A once peaceful loving pet turned vicious too. My vet checked her and said they get that way when they get old. Mine is 17. How old is yours?? Could be a brain trmor. Best to have pet checked at vet.
2006-12-02 20:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by Marilyn M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are they the same sex? Perhaps there is jealousy, or sexual maturity has caused a hormonal imbalance. I dont really know cat psychology. Take her to a vet and see what he says.
2006-12-02 19:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probly the cat is gelous of the other cat or the cat gets more attention then the other cat.
2006-12-02 19:51:55 · answer #8 · answered by Austin H 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋