Shai and The Pirate Fitz (GA)
Member Since 2012
Hi All;
Our 4 year old male civie, Hobson, has become increasingly aggressive toward our other two civies, 5 year old sister Magpie and especially, 1 year old sister Amma since the passing of my beloved Pirate Fitz. Hobson was neutered at 6 months but we've always felt the vet did a lousy job. We feel this way because Hobson began trying to impregnate not only his spayed big sister Maggers, but also some of our furniture. :shock: We took him back to the vet but were told nothing was wrong with his neuter job and this was just a quirk of this kitty.
But now, ever since our Fitzel has passed, Hobson has become increasingly aggressive toward both sisters. Not only continuing to mount Amma (but not Magpie) and fighting (not playing) with both sisters. This is new. We're giving Hobson Rescue Remedy several times a day and have the Feliway plug in and the spray in use where he likes to hang out. The last few days we've had to resort to time out for him; locking him in a room by himself with food, water and a litter box. Though he's by himself, he's not alone all day, as I spend special time with him for a couple hours, wondering if he feels somehow abandoned now that Fitz is gone. Now, Hobson and Fitzel HATED each other. Pirate Fitz ruled this house in no uncertain terms and all civies knew this and obeyed. Hobson and Fitzel kept their distance from each other including Hobson waiting to eat until Fitz was fed and gone from the food area. Oh, one other interesting note - Hobson now insists on eating on the the same raised ledge where we fed our Pirate. It's in the same room as the other food and water bowls, but elevated and a bit separate. Once in awhile Hobson did challenge Fitzel for that ledge but she never allowed him to be too close and he never ate there even once she was finished eating.
This aggressive behavior really has us worried. I don't want to jump to meds unless I know I've tried everything else. Trouble is, I'm out of ideas and open to suggestions. Even though Hobson and Fitzel had no love between them, I'm wondering if his new behavior is some type of grieving?
Much love and healing vines to all who are in need - Congrats to all the new OTJ's!!!!!!!!!
Shai and the Pirate Fitz (GA)
Our 4 year old male civie, Hobson, has become increasingly aggressive toward our other two civies, 5 year old sister Magpie and especially, 1 year old sister Amma since the passing of my beloved Pirate Fitz. Hobson was neutered at 6 months but we've always felt the vet did a lousy job. We feel this way because Hobson began trying to impregnate not only his spayed big sister Maggers, but also some of our furniture. :shock: We took him back to the vet but were told nothing was wrong with his neuter job and this was just a quirk of this kitty.
But now, ever since our Fitzel has passed, Hobson has become increasingly aggressive toward both sisters. Not only continuing to mount Amma (but not Magpie) and fighting (not playing) with both sisters. This is new. We're giving Hobson Rescue Remedy several times a day and have the Feliway plug in and the spray in use where he likes to hang out. The last few days we've had to resort to time out for him; locking him in a room by himself with food, water and a litter box. Though he's by himself, he's not alone all day, as I spend special time with him for a couple hours, wondering if he feels somehow abandoned now that Fitz is gone. Now, Hobson and Fitzel HATED each other. Pirate Fitz ruled this house in no uncertain terms and all civies knew this and obeyed. Hobson and Fitzel kept their distance from each other including Hobson waiting to eat until Fitz was fed and gone from the food area. Oh, one other interesting note - Hobson now insists on eating on the the same raised ledge where we fed our Pirate. It's in the same room as the other food and water bowls, but elevated and a bit separate. Once in awhile Hobson did challenge Fitzel for that ledge but she never allowed him to be too close and he never ate there even once she was finished eating.
This aggressive behavior really has us worried. I don't want to jump to meds unless I know I've tried everything else. Trouble is, I'm out of ideas and open to suggestions. Even though Hobson and Fitzel had no love between them, I'm wondering if his new behavior is some type of grieving?
Much love and healing vines to all who are in need - Congrats to all the new OTJ's!!!!!!!!!
Shai and the Pirate Fitz (GA)
