So I had an outdoor feral I tried to bring inside that didn't work the first time and I never thought it would work for him to be an indoor gut. But for some reason one day out of no where he became my friend, I could pet him literally out of the blue, and he wanted so much love and started to just wait by the windows all day to try and come in.
Last week before a snow storm he walked in and has been inside since. I took a bit of a chance without bringing to the vet bc I have other cats but he was just at the vet in November to get fixed, was treated for everthing fleas, worms etc and cleared of fiv, parasites and stuff. And before he came in I got a dose of Revolution on him 2 days prior, and the vet gave me another dewormer pill he ate up a day before that covered all worms including tape worm. So I feel pretty confident it's ok. Plus he doesn't have runny poo like parasites or anything. So his health seems good I did check for fleas and saw none and got a dose or Rev on my other cats too. One ear looks suspicious I get afraid of mites but nothing crazy and he isn't iching. I tried cleaning today but I'm going slow with touching and stuff bc its all new for him.
He does such a good job and has let me clip his nails and pick him up. He honestly was one of the scariest ferals I ever trapped and to turn into this love bug is crazy.
The problem is my other cat Tony. He is super aggressive. Everyday has gotten better and better. At first it was just pure screaming and freak out towards the new comer Romeo. We are now at they can be in the same room if everyone is calm. Or distracted by food or games.
They have separate resources too food and water Romeos area is the basement and Tony's and my other cat Oliver have the upstairs. They seem to know these are their spots and feel comfortable with them which is why I did it that way.
Nighttime is the part I struggle with. At night Tony gets nuts and stalks Romeo around the house. The daytime is calm and usually everyone sleeps and does their own thing. Walking by eachother with cation and stuff. But the nighttime is awful. Tony waits and then attacks. He doesn't really hurt him he just jumps out at him but it's scares Romeo and then he hides. He will just stalk him going where he goes which makes it hard for Romeo to eat or use the box. When it gets bad I separate them, putting Romeo in his basement area.
I'm just curious what can I do more. In the mornings I let them eat by eachother which helps. I rub scents on eachother. I play, talk calmly. Give them their areas but also let them flip flop so they don't get too territorial over one spot. And why at night does Tony seem to flip vs the day? It's like he just looses it it night. His puplis dilate and don't go down. I can tell he's super agitated this cat is in his space.
I should add it's been a lot of change for Tony. He only came in from the streets 2 years ago from New York. I know he had to be territorial to survive. But he does like other cats and when i brought him in he had ronget along with 3 other guys which he did right away and they accepted him. He barley was inside and I moved him and my other cats to Wisconsin. During our time in Wisconsin the last year and half I lost 2 cats that Tony was friends with and cuddled with. It's been hard. One guy just Recently over the holidays to Cancer..and now bam a new cat. Just to give some context bc I know it hasn't been easy for him. My other cat Oliver is more adjusted.
Last week before a snow storm he walked in and has been inside since. I took a bit of a chance without bringing to the vet bc I have other cats but he was just at the vet in November to get fixed, was treated for everthing fleas, worms etc and cleared of fiv, parasites and stuff. And before he came in I got a dose of Revolution on him 2 days prior, and the vet gave me another dewormer pill he ate up a day before that covered all worms including tape worm. So I feel pretty confident it's ok. Plus he doesn't have runny poo like parasites or anything. So his health seems good I did check for fleas and saw none and got a dose or Rev on my other cats too. One ear looks suspicious I get afraid of mites but nothing crazy and he isn't iching. I tried cleaning today but I'm going slow with touching and stuff bc its all new for him.
He does such a good job and has let me clip his nails and pick him up. He honestly was one of the scariest ferals I ever trapped and to turn into this love bug is crazy.
The problem is my other cat Tony. He is super aggressive. Everyday has gotten better and better. At first it was just pure screaming and freak out towards the new comer Romeo. We are now at they can be in the same room if everyone is calm. Or distracted by food or games.
They have separate resources too food and water Romeos area is the basement and Tony's and my other cat Oliver have the upstairs. They seem to know these are their spots and feel comfortable with them which is why I did it that way.
Nighttime is the part I struggle with. At night Tony gets nuts and stalks Romeo around the house. The daytime is calm and usually everyone sleeps and does their own thing. Walking by eachother with cation and stuff. But the nighttime is awful. Tony waits and then attacks. He doesn't really hurt him he just jumps out at him but it's scares Romeo and then he hides. He will just stalk him going where he goes which makes it hard for Romeo to eat or use the box. When it gets bad I separate them, putting Romeo in his basement area.
I'm just curious what can I do more. In the mornings I let them eat by eachother which helps. I rub scents on eachother. I play, talk calmly. Give them their areas but also let them flip flop so they don't get too territorial over one spot. And why at night does Tony seem to flip vs the day? It's like he just looses it it night. His puplis dilate and don't go down. I can tell he's super agitated this cat is in his space.
I should add it's been a lot of change for Tony. He only came in from the streets 2 years ago from New York. I know he had to be territorial to survive. But he does like other cats and when i brought him in he had ronget along with 3 other guys which he did right away and they accepted him. He barley was inside and I moved him and my other cats to Wisconsin. During our time in Wisconsin the last year and half I lost 2 cats that Tony was friends with and cuddled with. It's been hard. One guy just Recently over the holidays to Cancer..and now bam a new cat. Just to give some context bc I know it hasn't been easy for him. My other cat Oliver is more adjusted.
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