My cat Muffin turned three years old on March fifth and I have had her since she was born; in fact her mother gave birth to her in my house. She's been a constant companion of mine and a very dear friend, cheering me up when I'm down and urging me through very tough times during my life. Muffin was never a friendly cat, she doesn't like people much except for myself, and is rather independent. However up until two weeks ago she slept with me every night and would curl up in my lap wanting to be petted; I am the only person she is affectionate towards though she hasn't been aggressive or violent ever.
It all started when she went into heat. Half way through her cycle, she started to get aggressive. Muffin would growl and yowl at the top of her lungs, run around hissing at nothing, and attacking her two children, Cupcake and Shortcake, when they invaded her personal space. She also started to spray the walls and furniture and began to disregard the litter box, using the house instead. Most of the time she won't let anyone pet her and refuses to go upstairs. My room is located on the second level of the house and so are the litter boxes. She would spend most of her time upstairs in my room and was always good about using the litter box. But what saddens me the most is that she now hisses and growls at me
My parents are getting angry with both her and me, because Muffin is causing problems and I'm responsible for her. Therefore, I decided to shut her in my room with the litter box; however, she completely panics when I bring upstairs. She'll sit on my bed and growl or knock over all the items on my side table and pace the room yowling louder than she ever has. In addition, when I get close to her she'll lunge out at me with a paw. I was so frightened by her behavior that I'm afraid to keep her in my room.
Her aggression continues and my parents want to give her away to the shelter. But my anxiety becomes worse and I just can't imagine not having Muffin around; she's my baby.
Muffin is an indoor cat now. There are times she'll get outside, but she hasn't been out since winter and I usually find her pretty quickly. Two to three years ago she used to be an outside cat because we lived in a nice area, but our house is now located on a busy street, so I do not allow her to go outside anymore.
We have two other cats, Cupcake and Shortcake, who are her daughters; they'll be a year old at the end of September. Recently Shortcake has gone into heat twice and the second time she was in heat while Muffin was. My family and I speculated that perhaps this has something to do with it. She probably considers herself the alpha female and perhaps Shortcake is now a threat to her? We also have two males, Pudding and Skittles. Pudding is her son and brother of Cupcake and Shortcake, while Skittles is the father of all three of them. When the female cats are in heat, we keep them separated.
I would bring her to the vet, but I am not able to do so However, if things get worse I'll beg my parents to because I do not want to lose her.
Does anyone have any advice?
Thank you!
It all started when she went into heat. Half way through her cycle, she started to get aggressive. Muffin would growl and yowl at the top of her lungs, run around hissing at nothing, and attacking her two children, Cupcake and Shortcake, when they invaded her personal space. She also started to spray the walls and furniture and began to disregard the litter box, using the house instead. Most of the time she won't let anyone pet her and refuses to go upstairs. My room is located on the second level of the house and so are the litter boxes. She would spend most of her time upstairs in my room and was always good about using the litter box. But what saddens me the most is that she now hisses and growls at me
My parents are getting angry with both her and me, because Muffin is causing problems and I'm responsible for her. Therefore, I decided to shut her in my room with the litter box; however, she completely panics when I bring upstairs. She'll sit on my bed and growl or knock over all the items on my side table and pace the room yowling louder than she ever has. In addition, when I get close to her she'll lunge out at me with a paw. I was so frightened by her behavior that I'm afraid to keep her in my room.
Her aggression continues and my parents want to give her away to the shelter. But my anxiety becomes worse and I just can't imagine not having Muffin around; she's my baby.
Muffin is an indoor cat now. There are times she'll get outside, but she hasn't been out since winter and I usually find her pretty quickly. Two to three years ago she used to be an outside cat because we lived in a nice area, but our house is now located on a busy street, so I do not allow her to go outside anymore.
We have two other cats, Cupcake and Shortcake, who are her daughters; they'll be a year old at the end of September. Recently Shortcake has gone into heat twice and the second time she was in heat while Muffin was. My family and I speculated that perhaps this has something to do with it. She probably considers herself the alpha female and perhaps Shortcake is now a threat to her? We also have two males, Pudding and Skittles. Pudding is her son and brother of Cupcake and Shortcake, while Skittles is the father of all three of them. When the female cats are in heat, we keep them separated.
I would bring her to the vet, but I am not able to do so
However, if things get worse I'll beg my parents to because I do not want to lose her.Does anyone have any advice?
Thank you!
