My kitten is a bully!

sue1966

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I have a 5 year old cat that is very loving and cuddley. About 8 weeks ago I got a new kitten, he's a lovely ginger Tom. Two weeks ago he neutered, the vet said it would calm him down but it hasn't. He is so aggressive towards my older cat, he bites him pulls his fur out and basically rules the roost. My older cat just wants to be left alone and sleep in his chair in the garden but Burt has even taken that over. He is only about 21 weeks old and I know he will very playful but will he ever stop being vicious towards my older cat Eddie!? PLEASE HELP! :wavey:
 

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Your new cat is basically learning how far he can go with the older cat, who is supposed to teach him some manners, but doesn't always happen, like in your case. He IS just a kitten and will be a terror for quite a while yet, and the hormones most likely haven't left his system yet that cause him to be aggressive, that can take weeks. Kittens are always very rambunctious and playful and do well with others their own age, so the ideal solution would be another neutered male his age to play with. If that is impossible, you'll have to accept that there is a 'pecking' order in cats and your little one is more dominant. He WILL settle down, but it may take a year or more. In the meantime give him lots of toys and playtime to tire him out, and hopefully some kind of secluded spot your poor older baby can enjoy, like a box or a cat tree. Good luck and keep us posted!
 
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Thankyou very much for your reply. Burt has got loads of toys but he doesn't take any notice of them anymore even though we do try to play with him with them, as for tireing him out he is awake all day and very hyperactive, the slightest noise and he jumps up and straight out the cat flap and up the fence.
I do give Eddie lots of hugs but I'm used to him coming upto bed in the morning at 5am and putting his paws around my neck and his little wet nose under my chin :heart3: but he doesn't do that anymore as Burt attacks him. Hopefully one day they will get along and maybe learn to at least like each other!
 

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It can take at least a month for all the residual hormones to leave his system.  So you're about half way there.  It is a myth that it calms them down or changes their personality.  It just makes them unable to have babies is all.  And he won't feel the need to roam in search of females and get into fights to win the breeding prize.  That's all.  If he was a rambunctious kitten BEFORE puberty, he will be after. 

It sounds like he's fighting for the dominant spot.  This is common with cats.  The thinking is to let them work it out for themselves.  He shouldn't inflict any real harm on your other cat.   But, I can see your reasons for concern.  If it bothers you, just calmly remove him for awhile for a "time out" not a punishment, just some time to himself.  Cats usually like that any way. 

Once the hormones have left the body, he will probably be OK.  He may still fight for the dominant spot but it is normal. 
 
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