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Reesecups - 19 Jul 2006 16:34 GMT

Have a question for anyone out there. Probably an easy one to
answer.

I have two cats. One is 14 years old and is the ill one. The
second has been with me for 7 years and both cats 'tolerate' each
other most of the time.

The 14 year-old cat got sick and had to spend the night at the vets.
Since he has returned home, the other cat won't have anything to do
with him. The 7 year-old just hisses and throws fits when the other
one tries to get near him.

The vet's assistant recommended putting a drop of perfume on the 7
year-old's nose to resolve the issue.

I personally would think perfume might make him ill. Any other
suggestions or advice about this problem? And help would be greatly
appreciated...

reesecups

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Gail - 19 Jul 2006 16:49 GMT

The older cat has smells from the vet's office. That is why the other one is
"throwing fits." Try placing some vanilla extract on both cats up on the
back of the neck and near the tail. They will settle down in time.
GAil

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Elizabeth - 19 Jul 2006 17:24 GMT

Another suggestion is to brush all (both) the cats with the same brush,
creating a "community" smell on each.

Elizabeth

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> "throwing fits." Try placing some vanilla extract on both cats up on the
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Matthew - 19 Jul 2006 16:51 GMT

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> answer.
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Do you have a piece of clothing that you have worn that has not been washed
something that you got sweaty in or really has your smell on it. Take it
and wipe them both down with it

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Ann - 19 Jul 2006 18:00 GMT

> Have a question for anyone out there. Probably an easy one to
> answer.
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> suggestions or advice about this problem? And help would be greatly
> appreciated...

That's not unusual behavior; as others have said, it's the strange odor.
I wouldn't put perfume on the other cat's nose because it usually has
alcohol in it. If you've ever had a cat manage to crank its head around
to lick a fresh Frontline application, the alcohol in it is what causes
the cat to hyper-salivate.

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Reesecups - 19 Jul 2006 18:19 GMT

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I will try some ideas
you've given me and see what happens.....

reesecups

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cybercat - 19 Jul 2006 19:08 GMT

> Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I will try some ideas
> you've given me and see what happens.....

Plus, the smell will wear off and when it does they should be back to
detente.

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