I have two kitties, Ghandi and Kitten. Creative names, I know
I have had Ghandi for about 9 years now, he was a rescue and I'm not sure his total age but the vet would place him around 10 - 12. He is the best cat I have ever known. He looks forward to getting attention and will do anything to get it. He plays fetch all the time, loves tummy rubs, and he is obsessed with cheese! He has never scratched, bit, hissed, or done anything a 'bad cat' would do.
I decided about 6 years ago to get another kitten. I was working a ton and felt bad that Ghandi, as social as he is was left alone so often. Kitten was also a rescue from a terrible situation. I nursed him back to health and slowly brought them together.
They respect one another and even play together. Until about 6 months ago. Kitten will stalk and tackle Ghandi. At first I thought it was just them evolving and playing differently, nobody drew blood and it would stop as quickly as it started.
Last night, 3AM I was woken up by Ghandi just screaming ( I don't really know how else to describe it). I got up and ran out to investigate and separated them immediately. Ghandi looked terrified, his whole demeanor changed. I snuggled him and finally he fell asleep on the bed with me and kitten was in the living room. Even when I got up this morning 4 hours later Ghandi was afraid to leave the room.
The violence of these 'attacks' has increased and last night was just so terrifying. I don't want anything to happen to either of my kitties. I love them and I feel so helpless with this situation. I don't know why there was a sudden change of behavior in kitten. I haven't moved, changed their food or any other changes that could explain this behavior.
I will be taking him to the vet, but I've heard some scary things about vets prescribing incorrect medication to felines with behavioral changes. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone have any recommendations?
Any help is so appreciated!
I have had Ghandi for about 9 years now, he was a rescue and I'm not sure his total age but the vet would place him around 10 - 12. He is the best cat I have ever known. He looks forward to getting attention and will do anything to get it. He plays fetch all the time, loves tummy rubs, and he is obsessed with cheese! He has never scratched, bit, hissed, or done anything a 'bad cat' would do.
I decided about 6 years ago to get another kitten. I was working a ton and felt bad that Ghandi, as social as he is was left alone so often. Kitten was also a rescue from a terrible situation. I nursed him back to health and slowly brought them together.
They respect one another and even play together. Until about 6 months ago. Kitten will stalk and tackle Ghandi. At first I thought it was just them evolving and playing differently, nobody drew blood and it would stop as quickly as it started.
Last night, 3AM I was woken up by Ghandi just screaming ( I don't really know how else to describe it). I got up and ran out to investigate and separated them immediately. Ghandi looked terrified, his whole demeanor changed. I snuggled him and finally he fell asleep on the bed with me and kitten was in the living room. Even when I got up this morning 4 hours later Ghandi was afraid to leave the room.
The violence of these 'attacks' has increased and last night was just so terrifying. I don't want anything to happen to either of my kitties. I love them and I feel so helpless with this situation. I don't know why there was a sudden change of behavior in kitten. I haven't moved, changed their food or any other changes that could explain this behavior.
I will be taking him to the vet, but I've heard some scary things about vets prescribing incorrect medication to felines with behavioral changes. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone have any recommendations?
Any help is so appreciated!