I live a mile from neighbours and this young adult cat turned up 5 weeks ago in our yard. He was entire so we had him neutered after we tried to find his owner. He loves humans and is very friendly and cuddly and follows us everywhere. He hates other cats and chases them and attacks them whenever he gets the chance. Two of my cats have had visits to the vet since he came. He now lives in an outhouse at night and I let the cats out and they then stay in during the day while he goes out. He doesn't roam away at all but prefers to lie on his bed in the utility room and wait for us to go and play with him and give him a cuddle. He has terrorised the cats so much that we don't know how to integrate him, or if we can do so now. We want to keep him if we can as he is so beautiful and loving to us, but don't know what to do next. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Should we ask our vet for drug treatment? Should we try and rehome him? (We have put notices up with no response so far)
2007-01-05 04:19:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
You don't really have an outhouse do you???
Anyway, I am wondering if this horribly aggressive behavior is why the first owners let the cat go. I would call the vet and see if he/se won't give you some mild tranquilizers for the cat . I would give these to the cat until he can get socialized with the other cats.
I would try this for a month or so, but if the aggression continues, you are going to have to get rid of that cat. It is not fair nor responsible, to your other cats.
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2007-01-05 04:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the instinct to help this cat is admirable, I really think your first responsibility is to the cats you've had for years. You've brought a danger into their home and they've already been injured several times. The best thing you can do would be to place the cat in a home where he can have the human contact he enjoys, without having other cats to endanger. Good luck.
2007-01-05 04:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Vix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 21:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Males are territorial and he sounds like he wants
you all to yourself. Try putting him in a room with his own litter box and a door between himself and
the other cats. Let them smell each other. After a week try re-introducing him to the other cats. If he
still fights then you may have to find another home for him. Some cats simply will not tolerate another
cat in the house. Good luck.
2007-01-05 04:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
since he has only been neutered a couple of weeks it will take a while for the testosterone to leave his body. Give him time and keep your other cats indoors for a while perhaps. Swap his and your other cats bedding so he and they get each others scent. If you aren't prepared to give him a couple of months to get used to your cats then try finding him a new home.
2007-01-05 10:07:13 · answer #5 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me id rehome him immediatly. Besides getting into physical fights and harming your other cats, Id imagine that its taking a serious mental toll on them as well. And when cats get stressed, they dont usually express it in a good way. He will be happier if hes in a home with no other cats, obviously. He may love you, but its only been 5 weeks, he will find someone else to love where hes not constantly looking for a brawl.
2007-01-05 04:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like he wants to be top cat. did he attack your cats at the start or after you started to cuddle and make a fuss of him maybe that's why he was a stray. go and have a chat with your vet if that dosent work try cats protection league for re homing good luck with him
2007-01-05 04:29:16 · answer #7 · answered by fergie 11 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seven and have found that your own you must constantly reassure, ie pet them. But when they are out or asleep let him know his wanted. You must also chastise him when he becomes aggresive as he must learn this is not tolerated. But try and do this so he cant run away outside. Its only been 5 wks and you dont mention what age he is, these are factors you must consider
2007-01-05 09:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by lunastar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your cat neutered.
2007-01-05 05:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Tina L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get vets advice on what you can do for him as to calming him down
2007-01-05 04:55:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋