Hi everyone
Our eldery cat, Pops, started bullying another cat, Tas. They have lived together for 3 years so I am not sure what has started the problem, nothing has changed in the home. Strangely, Tas is generally the fighter - not with our cats but with any other cats and animals on her patch and she is very defensive of the younger cat. But when she is bullied by Pops so doesn't retaliate.
I usually tell Pops, No and put her outside but she is quite a stubborn cat and I have never had much luck teaching her things, such as the boundaries like I have with the others. I want to tell her she isn't allowed to do it but not sure what else will give her the message
Today for the first time (that I have seen) she attacked the younger cat, when Tas wasn't about so I realised I can't let this continue. I read a few things about jealousy but they all get equal affection and if anything Pops gets more as she is usually inside when the others are outside. Any suggestions most welcome!
Our eldery cat, Pops, started bullying another cat, Tas. They have lived together for 3 years so I am not sure what has started the problem, nothing has changed in the home. Strangely, Tas is generally the fighter - not with our cats but with any other cats and animals on her patch and she is very defensive of the younger cat. But when she is bullied by Pops so doesn't retaliate.
I usually tell Pops, No and put her outside but she is quite a stubborn cat and I have never had much luck teaching her things, such as the boundaries like I have with the others. I want to tell her she isn't allowed to do it but not sure what else will give her the message
Today for the first time (that I have seen) she attacked the younger cat, when Tas wasn't about so I realised I can't let this continue. I read a few things about jealousy but they all get equal affection and if anything Pops gets more as she is usually inside when the others are outside. Any suggestions most welcome!