I am hoping someone out there can help me. I adopted two male cats almost 4 years ago, they are from the same litter and they have both been neutered. Immediately you could tell that one had a bit of anxiety (hiding under the bed for hours), but was extremely loving to his brother and myself when he felt comfortable coming out. For the first 2 years both cats would sleep curled up together in my bed. Over time...they found independence from one another.
Unfortunately three weeks ago I had to make an abrupt trip out of state as my mother was hospitalized, I was gone for 7 days, home for 2 and gone again for 4. When I returned home, I noticed that Cody, the cat with some anxiety had scratches on his nose and my roommate mentioned that they had been fighting a bit..but while we were sitting there speaking about it Cody was licking his brother Riley. So I thought everything was ok....I was unfortunately wrong. That was Sunday...and by Tuesday they could not be in the same room with one another and have been separated since (it has been a little over a week).
I have taken them both to the vet...and he states that this is not unusual in cats. Once they reach their social maturity they test boundaries. I can tell that the issue certainly lies with Cody as he consistently hisses at Riley...and 95% of the time Riley walks away. Cody is now taking tranquilizers, but there has been no change yet.
I was wondering if anyone else has gone through something like this..and any advice they may have for me. They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have to be best friends, but I would really like them to be able to cohabitate. My house is not big enough for them to remain separate and any alternative thoroughly upsets me..these cats are my family.
My apologies for the long post..and advance thanks for any help!
Unfortunately three weeks ago I had to make an abrupt trip out of state as my mother was hospitalized, I was gone for 7 days, home for 2 and gone again for 4. When I returned home, I noticed that Cody, the cat with some anxiety had scratches on his nose and my roommate mentioned that they had been fighting a bit..but while we were sitting there speaking about it Cody was licking his brother Riley. So I thought everything was ok....I was unfortunately wrong. That was Sunday...and by Tuesday they could not be in the same room with one another and have been separated since (it has been a little over a week).
I have taken them both to the vet...and he states that this is not unusual in cats. Once they reach their social maturity they test boundaries. I can tell that the issue certainly lies with Cody as he consistently hisses at Riley...and 95% of the time Riley walks away. Cody is now taking tranquilizers, but there has been no change yet.
I was wondering if anyone else has gone through something like this..and any advice they may have for me. They donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t have to be best friends, but I would really like them to be able to cohabitate. My house is not big enough for them to remain separate and any alternative thoroughly upsets me..these cats are my family.
My apologies for the long post..and advance thanks for any help!