Ok, I have a male neutered cat called Sylvester, and he is now 1 and 1/2 years old. He has been the perfect cat, until two weeks ago, when a stray gave birth to two kittens in our yard.
Being as I am, I have helped the mother cat, and have had her vet checked and wormed, flead etc, and she is doing great as are the kittens, but here is the problem.....
Sylvester is really annoyed with me. He has become very vocal, as well hissing and growling at me, and generally doesn't want to spend anytime with me. I am really confused, and I was planning on keeping the female, but now wonder if I shouldn't.
He toleraates the female cat & the kittens, it's just me that he doesn't like!
Will it pass? If I decide to find a home for the female, will things go back to normal? Or shjould I stick it out, and hopefully he will adjust, and return to his normal, happy self??
Thanks in advance!!!
2007-03-13 17:34:36 · 5 answers · asked by Dee B 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
try washing your hands and changing your shirt after you've handled momma cat and her kittens. Sylvester may simply ne reacting to the different scent on you. Give him a treat when he comes to you on his own. You need to communicate to him that he is still your Number One cat even though you now have to be mama to some others. It will help Sylvester's adjustment to the presence of the "others" in your life if you show him that he will be just as well fed, well-petted, and have the same run of the house as before. Make much of him. That's what I did to my older neutered male to get him to accept and not just tolerate the younger and newer one.
2007-03-13 17:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately male cats hate the smell of another cats kittens. There have been studies in England where male cats (like their African lion counterparts) will commit infanticide so that the females will come back into estrus. Unless you want to learn about the dark side of your cat's nature, I recommend that you do not allow him to interact with either the female cat or its kittens. Once the kittens are grown up and away it might be OK to introduce the mother into your household (after you get her spayed).
Not only is there the risk that Sylvester might do something bad, ther also is the risk that these feral cats could carry a disease that could expose Sylvester (who I am assuming is an indoor cat) to disease and parasites. If it is necessary for you to interact with the other cats, I would recommend wearing gloves and then changing your clothes before interacting with Sylvester.
2007-03-14 02:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by djk 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats are by nature possessive creatures. They don't like change, and are prone to sulk. He is probably angry with you for taking your attention away from him. Try letting him be for awhile, let him come to you, put out special treats for him, to show him that you love him.
If things don't get better, I'd give it a month or so, perhaps you should find a home for the female kitty.
2007-03-14 00:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Fae Noisiv 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you shuoldnt allow your cat around the stray. her scent is on you and she has invaded his home and he dont know what to do. her scent is on you so her dont regonize yours under hers.
you allowed a new cat in without proper intrdution so he will be mad about the invasion of his home with this new cat
2007-03-14 01:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
shjould I stick it out, and hopefully he will adjust, and return to his normal, happy self
Probably he is just jelous
2007-03-14 00:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋