So I have a group of Feral's who live in my backyard. About 4mths ago I noticed a massive long haired Calico comming to eat their food. Ok, no problem so far. I figure she's a house cat b/c of her massive size and her perfectly quaffed fur! She is ALWAYS brushed! I just figured she didnt want to take the trouble of going back inside and eating then wanting to be let out again.
Then I notice my Ferals running from her everytime she comes around. Humph! Then I start hearing cat fights at night. One night she tore open one of my Ferals ear! Luckily I was able to treat the feral b/c I can handle her. Then more fights ensued and she started bullying my ferals and spraying my yard!
One of my indoor cats started spraying all the windows to try and protect our house! He's used to our Ferals and absolutley loves them, but he hates this cat!!! (Of coarse he's neutered) I am also pregnant and I honestly think he is trying to protect me!
Anyway DH and I have taken to chasing this cat out of our yard (Which breaks my heart) for fear of medical bills to treat the strays from her wrath, and my own cat spraying everywhere while I am pregnant! I now have a pheremone (sp) collar on him which seems to help a little.
Any suggestions on how to handle the situation? She is also now leaving the backyard and bothering my favorite Feral who lives out front of my house, who is a loner and will usually chase other cats off. She hates this cat, everyone does!
I am at a complete and total loss!
Then I notice my Ferals running from her everytime she comes around. Humph! Then I start hearing cat fights at night. One night she tore open one of my Ferals ear! Luckily I was able to treat the feral b/c I can handle her. Then more fights ensued and she started bullying my ferals and spraying my yard!
One of my indoor cats started spraying all the windows to try and protect our house! He's used to our Ferals and absolutley loves them, but he hates this cat!!! (Of coarse he's neutered) I am also pregnant and I honestly think he is trying to protect me!
Anyway DH and I have taken to chasing this cat out of our yard (Which breaks my heart) for fear of medical bills to treat the strays from her wrath, and my own cat spraying everywhere while I am pregnant! I now have a pheremone (sp) collar on him which seems to help a little.
Any suggestions on how to handle the situation? She is also now leaving the backyard and bothering my favorite Feral who lives out front of my house, who is a loner and will usually chase other cats off. She hates this cat, everyone does!
I am at a complete and total loss!