Hey guys!! I'm new here, just found this board today. I have 2 cats and 2 rabbits and love animals.
Anyways, I have a 3 year old persian who is a frisky devil. My other cat is about 6 years old and is a scardy. She has anxiety issues, so I dont think she understand how to play with my other cat, or just really doesn't want to.
He's a frisky devil, he doesn't use claws or tries to hurt her, but he chases her around the house or tries to pounce on her playfully and she screams at him.
I feel bad that I can't help this. My frisky cat is a sneaky guy and he only goes after her when he thinks no one is looking so there is never any time for humans to react and spray him with water or something.
What can I do? I don't want either cats feeling like they are being hunted in their own homes.
Hi I'm new! I have a question about frisky cats
Re: Hi I'm new! I have a question about frisky cats
I love animals too!! And I know how you feel about wanting them to get along. I had two female cats (mom & baby) for a long time and then took in a male stray. THEY REALLY HATED HIM! I had to keep them separated from him for a long time. I could only let him out of "his" room when I was at home. And then when I let him out they would gang up on him. I felt so terrible, especially because he only has one eye and he had been abused.
It took a LONG time for things to quiet down. It took about 6 months for the older female to stop harassing him. They actually do play together sometimes now.
The little female is still a problem, although she's better. I was told by an animal behaviorist not to take sides (which is hard) but make sure that you let the one who is misbehaving know that you don't approve. Also, maybe it would be a good idea to give the scardey cat some time away from the frisky one. Put the frisky one in a separate room for a couple of hours a day so the scaredy one gets a break. I think this is something you have to do gradually. You can't rush it. Just make sure each one has its own favorite spots and that you give them equal amounts of love which I'm sure you're doing!
It took a LONG time for things to quiet down. It took about 6 months for the older female to stop harassing him. They actually do play together sometimes now.
The little female is still a problem, although she's better. I was told by an animal behaviorist not to take sides (which is hard) but make sure that you let the one who is misbehaving know that you don't approve. Also, maybe it would be a good idea to give the scardey cat some time away from the frisky one. Put the frisky one in a separate room for a couple of hours a day so the scaredy one gets a break. I think this is something you have to do gradually. You can't rush it. Just make sure each one has its own favorite spots and that you give them equal amounts of love which I'm sure you're doing!