Hello all!
I have 2 Oriental cats, a girl and a boy. I've had them since they were kittens and they are from the same litter. They are a year and a half old and have always been best buddies - until now!
They are indoor cats. Yesterday a window was left open by mistake and they got outside. This was probably for 15 minutes until I realised. I found Freddie (the boy) in our back garden and Ripley in next door's garden. Both kitties were very scared.
Since I brought them inside, they haven't gotten along at all. Freddie is the aggressor and Ripley the 'victim'. There is loads of growling and hissing - all night and no better this morning.
I think this is fear-induced aggression and I have read the FAQ but I'm not sure what to do! Will it pass or should I separate them? I am away from the house all day at work so I'm not sure whether to separate them during that time (I haven't today).
I tried putting vanilla on them but that didn't make any difference. Would Feliway help?
Any help appreciated. I want them to be best friends again!!! Thanks
I have 2 Oriental cats, a girl and a boy. I've had them since they were kittens and they are from the same litter. They are a year and a half old and have always been best buddies - until now!
They are indoor cats. Yesterday a window was left open by mistake and they got outside. This was probably for 15 minutes until I realised. I found Freddie (the boy) in our back garden and Ripley in next door's garden. Both kitties were very scared.
Since I brought them inside, they haven't gotten along at all. Freddie is the aggressor and Ripley the 'victim'. There is loads of growling and hissing - all night and no better this morning.
I think this is fear-induced aggression and I have read the FAQ but I'm not sure what to do! Will it pass or should I separate them? I am away from the house all day at work so I'm not sure whether to separate them during that time (I haven't today).
I tried putting vanilla on them but that didn't make any difference. Would Feliway help?
Any help appreciated. I want them to be best friends again!!! Thanks