I am hoping you all can help me deal with my aggressive cat. I have 4 cats and the situation is happening between my female cat, Ellie who is 7 and my male cat Truman who is 4. Of course, they are both neutered. Ellie has always been the boss and in the past has put Truman in his place when he needs it. Truman is very affectionate to me and before all this has gotten along with the other cats.
Earlier this summer, I noticed that Truman was guarding the cat door that comes into the house and bats at whoever is coming into the house. Before I could address this, we had a stray cat hanging around our house and Ellie was injured by either the stray cat or Truman. She has recovered now, but Truman will only let her into the kitchen without attacking her.Ellie will run and urinates out of fear. I have tried to take her into the living room when Truman is not there, but she won't stay more than a few seconds .
Ellie is living in my kitchen with her bed on the counter and since she goes outside, she does her bathroom duties there. I started Feliway diffusers and have been using Jackson Galaxy's sprays- I have Self Esteem, Bully Remedy and Safe Space for cats. I have discussed the problem with our vet and they think it is a case of redirected aggression from the feral cat in the yard. I am determined to help them work this out. What I don't understand is that they will eat dinner in the kitchen within a foot of each other, but he won't allow her into the rest of the house.
I feel so bad for my Ellie girl and am hoping you all can tell me how to fix this situation.
Thanks!!
Earlier this summer, I noticed that Truman was guarding the cat door that comes into the house and bats at whoever is coming into the house. Before I could address this, we had a stray cat hanging around our house and Ellie was injured by either the stray cat or Truman. She has recovered now, but Truman will only let her into the kitchen without attacking her.Ellie will run and urinates out of fear. I have tried to take her into the living room when Truman is not there, but she won't stay more than a few seconds .
Ellie is living in my kitchen with her bed on the counter and since she goes outside, she does her bathroom duties there. I started Feliway diffusers and have been using Jackson Galaxy's sprays- I have Self Esteem, Bully Remedy and Safe Space for cats. I have discussed the problem with our vet and they think it is a case of redirected aggression from the feral cat in the yard. I am determined to help them work this out. What I don't understand is that they will eat dinner in the kitchen within a foot of each other, but he won't allow her into the rest of the house.
I feel so bad for my Ellie girl and am hoping you all can tell me how to fix this situation.
Thanks!!