Need help/advice

[ChrisH]

Hi, I need some advice. I recently moved back in with my parents. They have a 10 year old cat and I have two cats, one 2 years old the other ten months. Before I moved in, the 10year old (Buzz) stayed at my apartment while my parents moved. My 2yr old (Damien) is very placid and him and Buzz get along fine. My 10month old (Sly) is VERY hyper and dominant and him and Buzz do not get along. At the apartment it was ok...Buzz would hiss and growl at Sly and they'd have staring contests but thats about it. Now we're in a house and Sly chases and pounces on Buzz all the time which stresses Buzz out A LOT!! He's become aggressive and jumpy and sheds big clumps of fur. When he sees Sly he hisses and growls and then runs, which is really stupid because that makes Sly chase him. I'm worried that Buzz is going to get sick. I already suspect he's not using the litter box enough (he's going to the vets this week). I don't see Sly and Buzz ever being friends but how can I at least get Sly to leave Buzz alone!!? Sly and Damien have to spend most of the time locked in a bedroom for Buzz's sake (poor Damien, he's innocent). I give them individual playtime and try to wear Sly out with play, but he's most interested in harassing Buzz. help!

[Guest]

I sort of have the same problem... only it is a new puppy that is terrorizing my cat. I got the puppy 2 months ago and although I still have to keep them apart, my cat has come around. When my cat was eating his favorite food, I would hold the puppy near him so that my cat would associate eating his favorite food and this puppy hanging around him. It takes time to introduce animals to one another. Possibly having one cat play with another cat's toy or smell where the other cat sleeps. Gradually introducing one another.. slowly may help your case. Good luck.

[jason]

the feline introductions thread (its a sticky at the top of this forum) might be of some help.

[ChrisH]

So I should keep my two cats locked in a bedroom all the time? That doesn't seem right, then when I reintroduce them it'll start all over again. Buzz hates Sly and I doubt he'll change his mind. He's always been a stubborn, moody cat. The thing is Sly just wants to play like a kitten but he's not kitten-sized anymore and Buzz takes it way too seriously. Now I know something is wrong with Buzz because he gives a little yelp and bites when I touch his back end or underbelly. I think he might not be pooping. He's going to the vets on the 10th.
Sly and Damien are kept in a seperate room at night but Buzz is still nervous, like he's expecting Sly to be waiting around every turn. I think they must have had a serious fight that I didn't see and thats the problem. When we were at my apartment Buzz kept his distance but wasn't all jumpy and obviously unhappy like he is now.
Oh, they're all neutered and declawed, thought I should mention that.

[jason]

So I should keep my two cats locked in a bedroom all the time?

that is not mentioned in the introductions thread nor its links contained, if it is then please point it out.

Now I know something is wrong with Buzz because he gives a little yelp and bites when I touch his back end or underbelly. I think he might not be pooping. He's going to the vets on the 10th.

that can be pretty serious, have you told your vet exactly what your saying here? i would of expected a quicker visit then 7 days from now.

Sly and Damien are kept in a seperate room at night but Buzz is still nervous, like he's expecting Sly to be waiting around every turn. I think they must have had a serious fight that I didn't see and thats the problem. When we were at my apartment Buzz kept his distance but wasn't all jumpy and obviously unhappy like he is now.

the move can add to the emotional/behavioral issues that are already there...causing more stress and thus you are seeing it at a new level now.

please read the feline introductions thread, in particular the hyperlink that is *not* part of this forum, its a bit lengthy...but so are introductions.

above all, get Buzz checked out as soon as you can...to me, it sounds like your cats are having numerous issues that are all compounding for them...stressing them out, making matters worse and it will only go downhill quickly if not approached properly.

[guest]

no need to be rude to him jason

[jason]

no need to be rude to him jason

i wasnt, show me where you thought i was and i will clarify my intentions.