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I'm facing a weird problem with Mith which might be related to the presence of another cat. Please read below and advise.
I had to go away for a week or so and had my family feed Mith. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but Mith was already away for three days when I left (he hadn't done this before) and according to my famly only came around for a couple of days while I was away and even then he would refuse food. He's now gone again and it's been over a week.
Now, another male tomcat came while I was away and my family fed him too. He has since adopted me and sleeps outside the house every day and never leaves. I named him Cheddar (he's a small-ish orange-white tabby) and he's the most sweet and cuddly boy but he absolutely HATES other cats, especially males. He stalks and pounces at them when they come around and is a bit less aggressive (but still aggressive) towards female cats. I remember a month ago he and Mith had a fight which I broke up. I think he might be the reason Mith doesn't come around any more but I'm very worried since Mith knows he can get food here and his total absence from my house and the neighborhood is very worrying.
Do you think these two events might be related? And if so, what can I do to reduce Cheddar's aggression and make Mith come back. I miss sweet Mith and want him back
I'm facing a weird problem with Mith which might be related to the presence of another cat. Please read below and advise.
I had to go away for a week or so and had my family feed Mith. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but Mith was already away for three days when I left (he hadn't done this before) and according to my famly only came around for a couple of days while I was away and even then he would refuse food. He's now gone again and it's been over a week.
Now, another male tomcat came while I was away and my family fed him too. He has since adopted me and sleeps outside the house every day and never leaves. I named him Cheddar (he's a small-ish orange-white tabby) and he's the most sweet and cuddly boy but he absolutely HATES other cats, especially males. He stalks and pounces at them when they come around and is a bit less aggressive (but still aggressive) towards female cats. I remember a month ago he and Mith had a fight which I broke up. I think he might be the reason Mith doesn't come around any more but I'm very worried since Mith knows he can get food here and his total absence from my house and the neighborhood is very worrying.
Do you think these two events might be related? And if so, what can I do to reduce Cheddar's aggression and make Mith come back. I miss sweet Mith and want him back