Problems with Harley

angieh · 15-09-2010, 11:04 AM

Just thought I'd ask in case anyone has some good advice - Harley has been aggressive twice towards Kizzy yesterday and scratched Pip's nose.

I had thought that he would settle down after his "op" and become less of a bully, but it seems not to be the case. I am seriously considering trying to re-home him - not easy I know. But is there anything else I could try first?

Shelley123 · 15-09-2010, 12:13 PM

I'm sorry to hear this Angie

I suspect that the advice i'm going to suggest wouldn't work with a Cat but here goes.
When we first got Malaika if she was rough with the cats we gave her a quick spray with a garden spray.

dandysmom · 15-09-2010, 04:35 PM

I suppose you've thought of it already, Feliway and Rescue Remedy? What a shame he hasn't calmed down since the op ...

Elaine · 15-09-2010, 05:14 PM

Sorry to hear this Angie, sadly I dont have any good advice but just wanted to say that some cats just dont want to share territory etc with others. He may well do better with some one who doesnt already have a cat...
Sorry it hasnt worked out.

calismum · 15-09-2010, 07:02 PM

Such a shame. I can't think of anything else other than that above.

With dogs they say wait 6 months to let the hormones settle etc. don't know if same timescale for cats or not.

At the end of the day you have to give priority to your first two babes.

PoshPuss · 15-09-2010, 07:07 PM

oh dear, I hope Harley doesn't end up a bully because Pip & Kizzy have such a good rapport I'd hate to think that either of these two would be upset. He's a new boy but seems to want sole ownership of the joint, you'll have to put your foot down with a firm hand. ! Do what is best for a happy house,

dandysmom · 15-09-2010, 07:47 PM

He does seem like a sweet loving boy when not being aggressive; he may be more suited to being an only cat, sadly. Kizzy and Pip come first .....

Donna · 15-09-2010, 07:59 PM

My two girls are always having a go at each other.. I have learnt to live with their spats! They tend to avoid each other, but if they do end up in the same room together it usually ends with paws flying!

angieh · 15-09-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dandysmom

He does seem like a sweet loving boy when not being aggressive; he may be more suited to being an only cat, sadly. Kizzy and Pip come first .....

You are absolutely right Eileen. With people, he is the most affectionate cat and I am coming to the point where I think he'd be better off as an only cat.

My poor little good tempered, gentle Kizzy and merry little Pip have suffered I fear through my worry that Harley would be in dire straits when the weather gets colder.

I will have to phone the Cat and Rabbit rescue.

cats' staff · 15-09-2010, 08:59 PM

Sorry to hear that Angie but you should be proud that you have got Harley to a stage where he will be a LOVELY cat for a single forever home- others wouldn't have cared so much.

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