Good afternoon,
I have a situation. I rescued a 6 month old kitty off the street about a year ago. Male, very lovable but had aggressive tendencies with attacking then very hard biting. Initially, I kept Eddie in a room by himself where he could see the other cats, Chloe and two other rescues. I didn't try to intergrate him into the household into months later after proper vet check up. Thing is, he would go for blood with the other cats so I kept him separated from them. I'd spend the nights with Ed where he would have full access to apt. while other kitties spent evenings in bedroom.
Ed got a wonderful home with two very loving parents - he has been with them for about two months. It appears Ed's aggressive streak has become unmanagable to the point they may want to give him back. Initially, I suggested that when he acts up, to put him in the bathroom for a time out. Eddie appears to go after the husband every day now without provocation. the husband is the one that does the displining. Ed is a very high strung cat to begin with but very lovable. He would sleep with me every night. He has not slept with this couple since they got him because he starts to bite.
They are taking Ed to the vet today to rule out any health issues. A friend suggested he might need kitty anti-anxiety medications to kickstart his behavioral change. Any suggestions on what this might be? I read that 'dominance agression' might be what Ed is exhibited.
Many thanks. I don't want to give up on Ed!
I have a situation. I rescued a 6 month old kitty off the street about a year ago. Male, very lovable but had aggressive tendencies with attacking then very hard biting. Initially, I kept Eddie in a room by himself where he could see the other cats, Chloe and two other rescues. I didn't try to intergrate him into the household into months later after proper vet check up. Thing is, he would go for blood with the other cats so I kept him separated from them. I'd spend the nights with Ed where he would have full access to apt. while other kitties spent evenings in bedroom.
Ed got a wonderful home with two very loving parents - he has been with them for about two months. It appears Ed's aggressive streak has become unmanagable to the point they may want to give him back. Initially, I suggested that when he acts up, to put him in the bathroom for a time out. Eddie appears to go after the husband every day now without provocation. the husband is the one that does the displining. Ed is a very high strung cat to begin with but very lovable. He would sleep with me every night. He has not slept with this couple since they got him because he starts to bite.
They are taking Ed to the vet today to rule out any health issues. A friend suggested he might need kitty anti-anxiety medications to kickstart his behavioral change. Any suggestions on what this might be? I read that 'dominance agression' might be what Ed is exhibited.
Many thanks. I don't want to give up on Ed!
