My two cats generally get along well. They are not "snuggly" or "loving" with each other, but they do play and sleep close together. Monet is 8, Cassie is 6 and they've known each other for 5.5 years.
Lately, my older cat has taken on to growling at my other cat, Cassie, whenever she gets too close to me and he's on my lap or near me. It's like he's warning her to stay away because he has me to himself at that time. Cassie respects him and stays away or walks away when he growls. They'd stare at each other too sometimes until I break their line of sight.
There has been no changes in the house, nothing different that would off-set Monet's behavior. There is a stray cat outside that a neighbor has been feeding, though that has not been an issue in the 2 years it's been around.
Nothing too alarming about Monet that warrants a vet visit.
What do you guys think? Just being protective of me and don't want to share?
Lately, my older cat has taken on to growling at my other cat, Cassie, whenever she gets too close to me and he's on my lap or near me. It's like he's warning her to stay away because he has me to himself at that time. Cassie respects him and stays away or walks away when he growls. They'd stare at each other too sometimes until I break their line of sight.
There has been no changes in the house, nothing different that would off-set Monet's behavior. There is a stray cat outside that a neighbor has been feeding, though that has not been an issue in the 2 years it's been around.
Nothing too alarming about Monet that warrants a vet visit.
What do you guys think? Just being protective of me and don't want to share?
It sounds like he's becoming possessive and reminding Cassie of her "inferior" status. You might want to spend some alone time with Cassie, e.g., in a room with the door closed, to bolster her self-confidence before Monet starts cowing her too much.
