We have two cats, females. The younger one, Chloe (6 years), is dominant
and tends to chase the other cat away from us and from certain parts of the
house. We put Chloe away at night in the family room and have since we
first got her so that the other cat, Snickers (9 years) can have some peace
and some attention from us.
The last couple of weeks, we've had to keep Chloe in the guest room while
she recovers from an injury. Snickers has turned into a completely
different cat during this time. She's back to her old, sunny self, spends
all day with us (she was previously spending the day in bed upstairs), loves
to play, etc.
Do you have any suggestions for how we can keep Chloe from dominating
Snickers once we let her out again? We thought of putting her in a crate
each time she jumps on Snickers or drives her from the room. What have you
done that works?
Thanks.
Cat Dude - 17 Dec 2005 02:15 GMT
> Do you have any suggestions for how we can keep Chloe from dominating
> Snickers once we let her out again? We thought of putting her in a crate
> each time she jumps on Snickers or drives her from the room. What have you
> done that works?
>
> Thanks.
I'd recommend lacing their drinking water with Rescue Remedy, and plug in
a few Feliway diffusers. That ought to help reduce the aggression that
Chloe displays.
Ted Davis - 17 Dec 2005 16:45 GMT
>> Do you have any suggestions for how we can keep Chloe from dominating
>> Snickers once we let her out again? We thought of putting her in a crate
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>a few Feliway diffusers. That ought to help reduce the aggression that
>Chloe displays.
I bought some Rescue Remedy and there was an immediate, but temporary,
reduction in CJ's aggression. I bought it, I didn't actually use it -
the unopened bottle is still on the counter.

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wester@laway.net - 17 Dec 2005 10:56 GMT
>We have two cats, females. The younger one, Chloe (6 years), is dominant
>and tends to chase the other cat away from us and from certain parts of the
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>
>Thanks.
Once an Alpha cat, always an Alpha cat. I don't really see any
resolution to your problem. They need to work it out between
themselves. I understand your need for Snickers; maybe just give her
more private attention? Perhaps give Chloe some time-diverting device
(catnip, tuna) while giving Snickers the same privately?