I got a rescue cat a few years ago.. well..i kidnapped him from abusers.. he was literally cut up with knives and needed medical attention (he was also neutered). After medical attention he needed rehabilitation. He was fearful and hid for the first few months. We got him a companion cat, because im a believer in animals needing something from their own species. After year one his companion died in a tragic accident. He was clearly mourning. After much thought we got him a second companion. During her first heat, before she was old enough to be spayed, she got pregnant (by a neighbor cat).. she's been segregated from the household for most of the time for 10 days now with her litter.
Im going into much detail to express how much this animal has been through. When he's overstressed he over grooms and inflicts self injury. I can see he's doing that.
Well I've caught him spraying on items belonging to people who aren't immediately giving him what he wants?!? Here are some examples:
1.) My 10 year old was ignoring his cries for excessive wet cat food. He immediately ran to his room and sprayed in his closet.
2.) I was sleeping and he will gently pat my face when I'm sleeping because he wants to be petted.. well im tired and was sleeping through it... and he ran to my shoes and sprayed them!
There is no way these things are coincidences! It's happening like clockwork. He's been through a lot, but his companion having kittens seems to be the trigger.
Tips? Tricks? Ideas?
We have a vet check on my day off, but I'm afraid that'll upset him more.
Im going into much detail to express how much this animal has been through. When he's overstressed he over grooms and inflicts self injury. I can see he's doing that.
Well I've caught him spraying on items belonging to people who aren't immediately giving him what he wants?!? Here are some examples:
1.) My 10 year old was ignoring his cries for excessive wet cat food. He immediately ran to his room and sprayed in his closet.
2.) I was sleeping and he will gently pat my face when I'm sleeping because he wants to be petted.. well im tired and was sleeping through it... and he ran to my shoes and sprayed them!
There is no way these things are coincidences! It's happening like clockwork. He's been through a lot, but his companion having kittens seems to be the trigger.
Tips? Tricks? Ideas?
We have a vet check on my day off, but I'm afraid that'll upset him more.
