Frustrated with my half-feral cat...

[maggiedemi]

My cats actually love seeing other cats through the window! It's like they are trying to make friends.

 

[chint]

My cats actually love seeing other cats through the window! It's like they are trying to make friends.

Sure you're not just anthropomorphising now? Cats are usually enemies at first, until they establish territory and their place amongst each other. Linus just looks for now, I don't think the other cats have spotted him, but i seriously doubt that the first notion when he is let out is that they're going to be friends and cuddle

 

[maggiedemi]

I don't know, they run to the window when they see the neighbors' cats and act all excited. They don't hiss or growl. They seem happy to see them.

 

[chint]

Redirected Aggression: A Case Study | Little Big Cat

Probably because they are at a distance and have a window between them. I'm not saying that every scenario equals something of this magnitude, but cats are usually fierce and hostile at first introductions. Anyway, I'm learning that cats are a lot more predatory and cautious than I thought them to be.

 

[chint]

The feliway spray I'm using expired in january... is it much weaker? Do I need to get a new one? They are kind of expensive...

 

[maggiedemi]

How is Linus doing today? Are things getting better?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Those expiration dates are kinda arbitrary. If it still seems effective, then you're ok. I know they are pricey!

 

[kittyluv387]

If you wanted an easier to mold snuggle buddy (nothing wrong with that), did you consider kittens? I adopted my kitten when he was 6 months and he was super cuddly and now at 2 years old he still is. Sure he has his dislikes but since i had him since he was a kitten i know all his habits and am not afraid of him. It just sounds like you've been taking in adults and thats a little harder if you have certain expectations.

 

[chint]

Linus is doing much better He's almost not clawing at all, seems much calmer and more at ease/at home. He still has some way to go, but he's getting better But he has been licking his behind a lot these past few days, well, just yesterday and today that I've noticed. He's been licking off his skin right next to his bum, and the side/ a small part of his bum is a little red and maybe a little swollen. What is this? Should I call an appointment at a vet, or just see if it calms down after a few days?

 

[maggiedemi]

I'm so glad that you still have Linus and that he's much more friendly. Yes, I would have the vet look at it, because it could be anything.

 

[orange&white]

Guessing worms, constipation or impacted anal glands. Vet check in order.

Glad to hear that he is settling in well.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

That was my thought, orange&white . We seem to have an outbreak of impacted anal glands on here right now.