So, the back story. Got Danny about 2 months ago. He's 8mo old. Luke, one of my other two cats, is 2yr old. Luke and Danny do not get along. Luke walks by and Danny starts screaming like he's killing him. And lately Luke has taken to jumping on him from out of nowhere. Danny never really retaliates, just screams and hisses. I don't think Luke is necessarily trying to start a fight...just trying to play or get Danny to shut up. It's so loud that it wakes the BF and I up at night. There's never any claws out or bites...just lots and lots of tension and noise.
So. Today I got fed up, sprayed some Feliway in the bathroom, and stuck them both in there saying "Enough. Settle it yourselves." Twenty minutes later, silence. I just stuck my head in there and they're both laying down about a foot from each other. I'm shocked Danny isn't hiding. They're calm as can be.
I'm very pleased. But what are some suggestions to further this progress? I'm already using Feliway (spray and diffuser), have tried playing with each of them while they are close to each other, putting the others smell in each of their hangouts...everything. Until today, there hasn't been any progress.
One thing I have noticed is when it's meal time, they could care less about each other. They'll even eat out of the same bowl with no complaints. Is there a way I can use their love of food and tolerance of each other around food to make progress elsewhere in their relationship?
Anyway, just wanted to share the pleasant surprise and ask for further advice! Thanks in advance!
So. Today I got fed up, sprayed some Feliway in the bathroom, and stuck them both in there saying "Enough. Settle it yourselves." Twenty minutes later, silence. I just stuck my head in there and they're both laying down about a foot from each other. I'm shocked Danny isn't hiding. They're calm as can be.
I'm very pleased. But what are some suggestions to further this progress? I'm already using Feliway (spray and diffuser), have tried playing with each of them while they are close to each other, putting the others smell in each of their hangouts...everything. Until today, there hasn't been any progress.
One thing I have noticed is when it's meal time, they could care less about each other. They'll even eat out of the same bowl with no complaints. Is there a way I can use their love of food and tolerance of each other around food to make progress elsewhere in their relationship?
Anyway, just wanted to share the pleasant surprise and ask for further advice! Thanks in advance!
