About about a year ago we took in a newborn male kitten. We bottle fed him and rasied him. now that hes a bit older we've been having problems w. him and the two other female cats. He's been nutered and the aggression between him and them is not sexual. However in the mornings he violently attacks one or both of the older female cats. He jumps on them and bites their neck...he doesnt seem to be hurting them simply because they dont have bloody cuts, but they dont seem to enjoy it. One of the girls makes a strange sound and runs away, but he runs after her.
I was just wondering if this is normal and is just play or should something be done to fix the situation. He is about a year old and still has playing energy....should we just play w. him more?
2007-09-16 02:46:05 · 3 answers · asked by NK 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
We had a similar problem with our youngest cat. He'd want to play fight with the others all the time but they'd get upset by it.
All I can suggest is try to anticipate his needs and start playing in a different way with him when he's in a playful mood. Get a toy that will encourage the hunting instinct, such as a feather on a stick (the favourite of all 4 of our cats.)
Our's is now 14 months old and rarely play fights with the others now.
2007-09-16 05:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Maria D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he is trying to play with the other cats, despite their disinterest. Maybe try playing with him more, especially in the mornings if that is when he's most energetic. When you do see him starting to go after one of the other cats, try redirecting him to a fun toy.
Good luck!
2007-09-16 10:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by daa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same with my cat!
He's younger though. It is kind oof strange...
2007-09-16 10:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋