I just today, took Chloe to the vet for an examination and evaluation. We decided, after the blood work was completed, that they both will go on Prozac for a while, to try to clear the problem of them suddenly hating each other and fighting.
I haven't picked up the prescription yet, but it is going to be compounded to taste like tuna fish, and I will put it on their food. The vet said it might take a full month for it to kick in.
I think it will be around $100 per month for the two of them, since it is compounded. If the drug works, I may try without compounding to make it a bit cheaper. We shall see.
Chloe will need to go in for a dental cleaning in June.
The vet also told me to NOT feed them the grain-free food. The protein level in grain free food is often much higher than the other food and can disturb their kidneys. Juni's kidney numbers are inching up, so I will be putting them back on regular cat food as soon as this boatload runs out. I will mix the two and then switch completely, later.
Both cats had fairly good numbers, blood test wise. So there is no physical reason for them hating each other. I think it is mental. The breeder said age can bring on this behavior.
I would like to get this problem resolved before summer sets in. I hate having doors closed and air cannot circulate. I will sweat to death. I just don't like closed doors, period.
I will keep you guys posted on how the cats tolerate and react to the medication. I know there are a couple of other furry friends having this same problem with bad, bad behavior.
It never ends. Hundreds of dollars later, I may have peace in my house, again!
Ugh!
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