Hello!
I wanted to get some of your thoughts on my cat Penelope’s behavior. Some background info about her- she just turned 1 yrs old in July and I got her at 6 weeks (I know that is SUPER early- but the lady wanted the litter gone and wouldn’t hold them any longer) overall she is my biggest lover, but she is also my most moody. The vet and I noticed some early symptoms of some anxiety and after giving it some time, I now give her zylkene (1 capsule per day) although I’m not noticing a huge difference in her behaviors regarding the anxiety I see with her reactions to certain noises etc. She is fine with people and rubs all over them when anyone comes in- but when they start petting her after a couple seconds she almost gives them a “meow” warning to stop which I find so odd since she was the one to initiate wanting attention. She will even do an annoyed growl with me if I pick her up and hold her when she’s not in the mood but NEVER gets aggressive with me. Penelope doesnt ever get aggressive towards anyone she just can come off moody.
I also have another cat named Ivy. Ivy also just turned 1 years old in October! I made sure I introduced them properly (keeping them separate, scent swapping, letting them play through doors) until Penelope one day started grooming ivy and accepted her into the household! Ivy is the most precious- she has never hissed, bit, growled and she just lets Penelope run the house- she is a very relaxed and passive cat. Ivy’s just happy to be here and loves treats and is overly obsessed with her mom (aka me lol).
I am noticing that Penelope gets very moody in the mornings and evenings. She will randomly hiss/growl or swat at ivy but ONLY in the morning or evening (this doesn’t happen EVERY day, but randomly). It doesn’t last long before they’re off playing with each other. Right now we have passed her moody time and they are both playing with each-other doing the Indy 500 as we speak through the living room. They do love each other and Penelope has NEVER harmed or hurt Ivy- but I am really trying to understand her behavior towards Ivy during these certain times of day. Ivy will just let Penelope swat at her and then Ivy will just walk away as if she understands Penelope is not in the mood.
i am very familiar with signs of when a cat needs medical attention and Penelope does not have a single thing wrong with her. Uses the litter box, eats, plays, and is overall very happy majority of the time! They are both fixed as well. I’m just trying to understand if she is just a moody cat? Or if there is something else that causes her to express these different types of behaviors? If her anxiety plays a role? Redirected aggression? They both are really sweet girls- I just want to ensure I’m doing what I can to make sure they’re happy!
Any feedback is extremely appreciated!!
Penelope is the white/cream cat and Ivy is the grey cat
I wanted to get some of your thoughts on my cat Penelope’s behavior. Some background info about her- she just turned 1 yrs old in July and I got her at 6 weeks (I know that is SUPER early- but the lady wanted the litter gone and wouldn’t hold them any longer) overall she is my biggest lover, but she is also my most moody. The vet and I noticed some early symptoms of some anxiety and after giving it some time, I now give her zylkene (1 capsule per day) although I’m not noticing a huge difference in her behaviors regarding the anxiety I see with her reactions to certain noises etc. She is fine with people and rubs all over them when anyone comes in- but when they start petting her after a couple seconds she almost gives them a “meow” warning to stop which I find so odd since she was the one to initiate wanting attention. She will even do an annoyed growl with me if I pick her up and hold her when she’s not in the mood but NEVER gets aggressive with me. Penelope doesnt ever get aggressive towards anyone she just can come off moody.
I also have another cat named Ivy. Ivy also just turned 1 years old in October! I made sure I introduced them properly (keeping them separate, scent swapping, letting them play through doors) until Penelope one day started grooming ivy and accepted her into the household! Ivy is the most precious- she has never hissed, bit, growled and she just lets Penelope run the house- she is a very relaxed and passive cat. Ivy’s just happy to be here and loves treats and is overly obsessed with her mom (aka me lol).
I am noticing that Penelope gets very moody in the mornings and evenings. She will randomly hiss/growl or swat at ivy but ONLY in the morning or evening (this doesn’t happen EVERY day, but randomly). It doesn’t last long before they’re off playing with each other. Right now we have passed her moody time and they are both playing with each-other doing the Indy 500 as we speak through the living room. They do love each other and Penelope has NEVER harmed or hurt Ivy- but I am really trying to understand her behavior towards Ivy during these certain times of day. Ivy will just let Penelope swat at her and then Ivy will just walk away as if she understands Penelope is not in the mood.
i am very familiar with signs of when a cat needs medical attention and Penelope does not have a single thing wrong with her. Uses the litter box, eats, plays, and is overall very happy majority of the time! They are both fixed as well. I’m just trying to understand if she is just a moody cat? Or if there is something else that causes her to express these different types of behaviors? If her anxiety plays a role? Redirected aggression? They both are really sweet girls- I just want to ensure I’m doing what I can to make sure they’re happy!
Any feedback is extremely appreciated!!
Penelope is the white/cream cat and Ivy is the grey cat
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