*sigh*
Justin just called me and said that Domino tried to kill Samus. Apparently, Samus was running amuck, being herself and ran up to Domino and did a little playful bump. Nothing unusual, she does that all the time. Domino looked like she was going to play, and Justin said it was like watching a light switch in her brain. The next thing he knew, Domino was on Samus's throat, and Samus was CRYING. He ran up to them, and Domino acted like he wasn't even there. He had to peel her off of Samus.
So now Domino's locked up in the bedroom, and Samus is walking around like the world is going to crash down on her.
What do we do?!!?!?!?? I have a BAD feeling this is not fixable...if it is great, but I'm sort of wanting to be prepared for the worst. What's your advice for two cats who suddenly DON'T get along?
We love them both, I'm afraid something like this will make us "choose" and that SUCKS.
Help help help!
who was first samus or domino and who is older? Sometimes you can pacify the younger with toys to keep them out of the older ones space. Also maybe get the older one a private place like a crate or kennel and when the younger one tries to go in it spray them with a water bottle so they know that is not their space. Domino is 2, Samus is 9 months they're kitties. SORRY!! Maybe the cat is just under a lot of stress, you guys have been gone a lot more with Justin being in the hospital. Even the owners stress can effect a pet. Unless Domino has treated Samus like this before, you should probably try to figure out what might have made her attack before you get rid of one of them. Do you keep them in seperate rooms while you are gone from home? Maybe the older cat isn't feeling well and is just fed up with the younger cat's antics. We've brought in a new animal a couple of times and it takes some getting used to by the resident queen, never murder, but some pretty heavy slap downs.A water spray bottle may be a good thing to keep on hand to seperate the little darlings when they start whoopin up on each other. Also maybe putting them in different rooms when your not home. How long have they been together?Yeah I've been sitting here thinking a lot about it. Domino's behavior has never been even close to normal. She's afraid of the WIND. I mean really, the ultimate scaredy-cat. According to Justin, NOTHING happened, other than Samus bumping into her. That sounds silly, but it's Samus's way of getting your attention. She does it to me too.
Usually in their play fights, it's Samus that has the upper hand, but she's never rough. 9 times out of 10 the fight ends in them bathing each other. There's a real love there. Or there was?
Domino's started to get on top of the entertainment center lately, which is a no-no in our house. (too many collectibles up there!!) I know she's doing it to get away from Samus, cause when she's up there she gets this proud cocky look on her face, as Samus wanders around looking for her. (hey, I never said she was a bright kitten....
Sooooo I guess we need to set something up to where Domino has her own space. How on earth do we go about that? I do think it will be a hard concept for Samus to grasp, that Domino can do something and she can't. Hm. I need some thinking time on that one.
We've had some knock-down drag-out catfights; they've always looked and sounded worse than they were. I can't tell you how many times the fat one had the kitten pinned to the floor, crying out in pain... and then they were curled up together taking a nap an hour later. They settled down once the kitten was full-grown and calmer. Oh, and I forgot, Justin said he yelled at them first, and Domino didn't even flinch. Usually, she'd be on the opposite side of the house if you did that. So this is extreme. [QUOTE=arriscolwell]Oh, and I forgot, Justin said he yelled at them first, and Domino didn't even flinch. Usually, she'd be on the opposite side of the house if you did that. So this is extreme.[/QUOTE]
Justin says Samus is under the tree asleep, and Domino is under the coffee table, and it's a happy kitty house again. Shew!
It dawned on me......I think it's time for them to assert dominance. Up until now, Domino has viewed Samus as a "baby" But she'll be a year in April, sooooo..... perhaps this is the start of finding out whos "top dog" in the house?
We'll keep an eye on them.
Oh, and if we had to place money, mine's on Samus...LOL
Yikes Katie! I have never had a cat, but have had fiesty dogs. I would just keep an eye on them and keep them in separate rooms when you leave the house. We had to do that with our dogs for a little while and eventually the older dog got used to the puppy. They even cuddle nowOur cats still wrestle on occasion, which is why we won't be having a Christmas tree this year. Maybe next year they'll get a little fatter and lazier.
When we got Mopsey, Peter (daughters use to be dog), they got along until Mopsey got about 6 months old then Peter had to show Mopsey he was top dog. They fought a good bit, but they were best of buds. Then after Mopsey got bigger than Peter, Peter was mospey bitch. Yeah... poor Peter... he had to step down from being the dominate one in the fenced in yard. But they still loved each other.
Katie it is bound to happen believe me I have 5 cats all indoors. Great thing to do for your one who loves to get high just get a simple shelf and place it at the sill of a window, so they can go up there suna nd have a free spot away from each other. We have a cat that we took in last year and the boys, 2 boys, rest are girls, all are fixed too, well the boys like chasing her around the house so her spot is on top of the frig. I use to keep things up there but she would knock them down because she wanted to be up there away from the boys. So that is her spot now. Cats will always fight with each other sometimes it is quite playful other times it is a little on the nasty side. They are just like dogs the have thier own territory and space and at times they are not in the mood to play and be friendly with each other. Justin did right by seperating them and placing the one in time out. They get over stimulated just like kids and they sometimes need a time out. A water bottle is a good idea, but don't worry it sounds like they are doing fine, as others said with everything going on your older cat is picking up on it and it could be he is a little bit stressed, which is nothing just try to keep the routine as normal as possible and everything will be fine. xoxoxo meme
LOL
Well, I'm scarred for life in this area.
THEY'RE SIBLINGS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! That poor baby girl had to live in my bedroom all alone that whole time. Course, she wasn't too upset over it, cause she knew the big bad meanie lived in the rest of the house.
So yeah....I kinda panic now....
But they're good! They love each other again. Mom still has both of them. :) Oh, and my babies are okay again. Even cuddly and lovey on each other. Yay!
I used to have a mother and daughter cat who were never separated, except for the occasional trip to the vet. Well, one day I had to take the daughter to the vet for an eye infection. When we got back 2 hours later, her mother acted like she had never seen her before and proceeded to kick her @ss for the rest of the day. By nightfall they had made up.