Hello all. Looking for experiences in using natural calming remedies for aggressive behavior. I'm going to be trying PetAlive Aggression formula as soon as it arrives; situation is:
Was adopted by my approximately 3 yo male cutie pie 5 weeks ago. Other furry persons in the house include a 2 yr old small dog and 18 yo female cat. He was treated for a mild URI which resolved within a few days upon arrival home. He was kept separate for 9 days, and even now, is only out of his room for certain periods of time under supervision to allow everyone to acclimate. Problem is unprovoked aggression. He randomly attacks me, biting and scratching me. Earlier this week just outright lunged at my bare legs, ears flattened back and all, for no reason. He has intimidated and scared the dog by chasing her, but my other kitty he just hisses at and runs. My arms look like I am in an ongoing war with a rose bush.
I am using the Feliway diffuser and spray with minimal results. I thought this could be overstimulation aggression, but he does this when he's not being petted, and even when I pet him, it's not for very long at all. I more or less let him approach me. I play with him so that he's entertained.
He is neutered, although I don't know at what age that was. He was adopted at my local humane society. This aggression seems unprovoked. He gets into spazzy type moods too. So I just wonder if he was mistreated by past people. When he attacks me, I gently grab him by the scruff and say no-he seems to somewhat back down, but still will do it to me the next time.
There is no way I can have my dog getting hurt, and other household folks either. I am scratched to oblivion as it is. I obviously can't have my guy attacking like this-it's dangerous. So I'm going to give the aggression remedy a whirl. No matter what, he's part of our family, so we want to do what we can to make this work. Would like to hear people's experiences with this product or similar.
Was adopted by my approximately 3 yo male cutie pie 5 weeks ago. Other furry persons in the house include a 2 yr old small dog and 18 yo female cat. He was treated for a mild URI which resolved within a few days upon arrival home. He was kept separate for 9 days, and even now, is only out of his room for certain periods of time under supervision to allow everyone to acclimate. Problem is unprovoked aggression. He randomly attacks me, biting and scratching me. Earlier this week just outright lunged at my bare legs, ears flattened back and all, for no reason. He has intimidated and scared the dog by chasing her, but my other kitty he just hisses at and runs. My arms look like I am in an ongoing war with a rose bush.
I am using the Feliway diffuser and spray with minimal results. I thought this could be overstimulation aggression, but he does this when he's not being petted, and even when I pet him, it's not for very long at all. I more or less let him approach me. I play with him so that he's entertained.
He is neutered, although I don't know at what age that was. He was adopted at my local humane society. This aggression seems unprovoked. He gets into spazzy type moods too. So I just wonder if he was mistreated by past people. When he attacks me, I gently grab him by the scruff and say no-he seems to somewhat back down, but still will do it to me the next time.
There is no way I can have my dog getting hurt, and other household folks either. I am scratched to oblivion as it is. I obviously can't have my guy attacking like this-it's dangerous. So I'm going to give the aggression remedy a whirl. No matter what, he's part of our family, so we want to do what we can to make this work. Would like to hear people's experiences with this product or similar.