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My heart really goes out to you, I know that would have been such a difficult decision. We feel the same with Allie, that we maintain something of a closeness with her, but only on her terms. For example a week ago she was snuggling on my lap on the couch, then two days ago I held my hand out...

Thanks for your suggestion! Unfortunately we live in a rental property and alterations are not possible. Even if we owned the place and were allowed to make changes, the apartment is so small that there would be nowhere to strategically place a door, we would have to build a wall around the...

It sounds like you've got this all figured out, I really admire the routine you've got! We do keep her secluded intentionally when visitors come over because she is very confrontational and doesn't run and hide, just attacks! She is ok with this and when I've peeked on her in the bathroom she...

Thanks so much to both of you - I suppose I'm venting, but it's nice to be heard. We've considered rehoming but can't see how it could possibly work. She hates everyone except us, and is visibly distressed when someone comes near her Not intentionally either, like to pet her or anything - it's...

So here's an update: Took Allie to the vet after giving her a dose of Metacam every day for about 8 days, then kept her off it for a few days. I noticed something - she was a little bit more "chill" in general, and didn't yowl in annoyance when I picked her up, but that could have been a...

Yes I think I have! What a blessing this has been - so much helpful information and so many insightful suggestions. I am actually extremely grateful for everyone's help.

Hmm yes definitely something to think about. My mind has jumped to all sorts of conclusions over the past couple of years, but I hadn't thought of that...I think you could be right though about the pain issue. You saying your cat had scratching issues and you thought he had fleas - I've done the...

Oh thank you, I just read your reply! Hmm I will keep that in mind, I've been wondering if I should get her some stuffed toys (she steals our daughter's). And yes the vet has suggested that - if there is no physical pain - we could try hormone injections which act as mood-stabilizers. I'll keep...

Thanks everyone, we've been keeping an eye on her while she's on the Metacam this week to see if pain is an issue. I don't remember if I mentioned we'd already tried Prozac? She was on it for 6 months after a professional behaviorist said she was probably one of the more extreme cases he'd seen...

Thank you all so much for your replies! They have been so insightful. I totally agree with Willowy - I really would like to try something else before euthanasia. We have a love/hate relationship but she's still special to me. Sabian, I did wonder the same thing - is she lashing out because she...

WARNING: This may be a long post. I'll try and keep it snappy but this cat has a complicated history...I would sincerely appreciate any advice. Here goes: My husband and I were living in South Korea in 2014 and found an abandoned kitten outside our apartment in about May of that year. She was...

talkingpeanut I agree with you on that. I do feel that their introduction was a little more rushed than I would've liked. The problem we are having at the moment is that my sister currently lives with us in the spare room and definitely does not want a cat in her room. That leaves the bathroom...

We've had her for about a month now LykaKitty, and as far as I know she did not live with any other cats prior to being with us. I can understand how she would be finding it difficult to adjust, but actually Allie has never lived with another cat either - she's just naturally fearless I guess...

I'm having some BIG behavioural problems with my cats. This will be a long message (my apologies). My husband and I adopted Allie while we were working in South Korea in 2014 and brought her back to Australia with us. She is almost 2 years old now, and at the time we found her she was a street...

Hi everyone, Sorry if this thread has been posted before - I couldn't see that it had - but this problem with my cat has been bugging me. We rescued her in South Korea in May last year and brought her home to Australia with us in April this year. She is quite needy but that's okay. The problem...