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I am a first time cat parent with two little ones, Puff (3 yrs, more energetic) and Little (4 yrs, declawed, very shy/timid). Both spayed/neutered. I got both on the same day 5- ish months ago and I was so lucky because after 3 days of being introduced to each other we became a happy family, that got along with no fights and i was extremely happy when lately i saw them grooming the other. On Friday I took both to the vet, Little was given an antibiotic. Both typically sleep in the same bed (mine). However, late Saturday I heard a noise and all of a sudden Puff was attacking Little. I was startled, I ran after and stopped them. I thought all was well, we go back to bed one on each side of the bed, until Little made a slight move and Puff attacked again. I stopped the fight, and separated them. The wrinkle is I live in a small space and room separation is difficult, Puff can open the door. Total, I think they had 4 pretty rough tussles. Little has been hiding almost all day and I have almost successfully kept them in their rooms for the most part. Puff opened the door, went up to him and popped Little on the head a few times. By the time i got there with the spray bottle Puff ran off. Later in the day, I gave them treats while they were close to each other so they could have some positive reinforcement. I tried to swap their rooms and Puff went on the attack again. Everytime Puff hears Little move her eyes get big and she gets is a pounce position. I was around to monitor today, but tomorrow, I have to go to work.
I read it could be the difference in smells from the medicine, or that the loud noise that startled us awake was misplaced on Little. I am not sure, but they have never acted like this, not even in the introduction days was there anything more than a low hiss or two. Here we are and I am just not sure what to do. Puff does not seem to be calming down, and Little appears terrified. I am not sure how to go about re-introduction since I live in such a small space their scents are already everywhere. I am hopeful this is a temporary thing and they will go back to normal soon. Right now it is scaring me.
I read it could be the difference in smells from the medicine, or that the loud noise that startled us awake was misplaced on Little. I am not sure, but they have never acted like this, not even in the introduction days was there anything more than a low hiss or two. Here we are and I am just not sure what to do. Puff does not seem to be calming down, and Little appears terrified. I am not sure how to go about re-introduction since I live in such a small space their scents are already everywhere. I am hopeful this is a temporary thing and they will go back to normal soon. Right now it is scaring me.