I have had a kitty, Tyson, for 3 years. He used to be a sweet kitty, never really very loving or mushy, but never like he is now. I took in a stray cat in November, and ever since, he has been down right nasty! He attacks the other cat, chasing her around my one bedroom apartment and biting her, and, even worse, when any of my friends who own cats come into my home, he attacks them, trying to scratch them and hissing. I have heard rumors that he is being territorial, and showing territorial aggression in that when he smells cat on someone else, he thinks that they are going to bring a new cat into the house. I also read somewhere that there is medication that I can give him, but I don't even take medication, I don't want to give it to my cat! Any suggestions???
2007-08-27 14:02:13 · 4 answers · asked by n0k0ut 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
So, you don't want your cat to keep doing what he's doing but you're not going to fix anything and medication isn't something you're going to consider.
That leaves you with---no options.
Your cat is afraid. He's had a stranger cat enter in the home that he didn't have time to adjust to. He feels he's being pushed by you and your friends, so he has to defend himself because he's so stressed out. You haven't looked online for any ways to reintroduce him to the other cat more calmly where the situation can be monitored (yes, there are sites all over the internet on how to do this with little stress to the cat), and you won't consider any of the herbal ways of destressing the area for your pet.
Feliway is a natural cat pheromone that says 'this place is safe'. Get some.
Rescue Remedy is a flower essence herbal that tells cats 'stay calm, everything is ok'. Get some. Both these are online.
He needs to have a 'safe' area only he goes to, so he doesn't think the strangers are everywhere. Let him have one room that's just his, with his own food and litter box in it.
Don't pull him out for company to see, don't pull him out to 'see' the other cat and be friends. Don't yell at him. Don't push him. He's had since November to set this up as his 'normal' behavior because he's not getting a chance to get rid of the fear. Ten months of fear is going to take a bit to get rid of.
2007-08-27 14:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you originally handle bringing in the new cat? Did you do any research on the right way to introduce them? Did you take some time and do it right? Have you shown lots of attention to your original cat and assured him that he is not being replaced? All this requires some effort and time and patience.
Why when your friends visit, do they bring their cats with them? Isn't that a little much? Tell them to keep their cats at home! That will eliminate that problem. No wonder he's nervous. You're bringing in all kinds of cats! You're so fruity he doesn't know what the heck his crazy person is going to do next. If you KNOW that the one stray you brought home upsets him, why would you allow other persons to bring more strange cats into your home? You're not exactly thinking of him, are you? Show him a little love and consideration. He thought he was your only one until you brought someone else home. His feelings are undoubtedly hurt. Reassure him that he is still King-Cat.
Listen to "Elaine M," she is right on!
2007-08-27 14:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just moved to my moms house with my 2 cats and she has a cat there not getting along to well but im sure that it takes time. they just seem to go there own ways growl at each other and go about there own thing.
2007-08-27 14:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by jessiegirl33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i admire this tale!! thank you, DC, it gave me a stable chortle. think of all those mice working around with tiny skates and then----wham! They grow to be a scrumptious dinner for the cat. food on Wheels!!a million : }
2016-10-17 04:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋