Charlie attacked Scooter Bug

[Scooter's Mom]

When we got home from work tonight, there was hair everywhere. Charlie was out prancing around... but I kept calling for my baby and Scooter wouldn't come out. Hubby found him hiding in the master bathroom, growling. He looks like he's been through a wringer. He's got pieces of fur missing all over. I don't feel any cuts or punctures. But there are spots that look like Charlie chewed on him, everywhere. His neck, the inside of one of his back legs, his tail.

It's been 22 months since we adopted Charlie. I love him, but I cannot have him hurting Scooter Bug because of dominance and aggression issues. Scooter Bug is 12 years old, and is much more frail than Charlie. I don't know what to do.

Right now I have Scooter Bug in the guest bedroom. He seems to feel safe in there, with not as much room... and with his own supplies of food water and litter.

I'm emailing Nancy Efrusy to get a reading on Scooter Bug already. I can't afford it, but I have to know as much as I can. He is my heart kitty... and the thought of him being terrorized by Charlie (who is sweet as can be to me) has had me in tears since we got home tonight. I feel like I've let Scooter Bug down. I'm so sad

What do I do?

[Catty1]

You are keeping Scooter Bug safe and separated for now.

Emailing Nancy is a good idea.

Do you have a PayPal account?

Also - as you might have read - Nancy does not do this for the money. She might be more than happy to take post-dated checks or make other arrangements.

And for us here - do you have a PayPal account?

Good luck with getting things figured out - Nancy has been a tremendous help to many people and animals here.

{{hugs}}

[Scooter's Mom]

Thanks for the reply.

I sent Nancy an email already, I haven't told my husband. He will think it's a bunch of "hooey". But I've seen from everyone here what she can do, so I will give it a shot.

I do have a paypal account... I've asked Nancy how much she'll charge for a dual reading for both of the kitties.

I've been loving on my Scooter Bug... I can't feel any punctures, but they hide sometimes (from me). I'm keeping my eyes on him. I will be sleeping in the guest bedroom with him (hubby understands my need to be with my baby) and will continue monitoring him.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I sure hope that Nancy can help you and let you know why this is happening. I've been having aggression problems with Sunny and Storm because Sunny has decided that he wants to become the alpha cat now.

I've been using either the feliway plugins and spray or the pet ease plugins and spray to help to keep everyone more calm. Storm is also on an herbal pill supplement that helps him remain much calmer. Things are getting better but sometimes they still fight. In fact they had a squabble tonight. I wish I had more anwers for you but I don't. Good luck.

[Katjaye]

Poor Scooter. I am sorry you had to go through that! Hugs, loves and prayers to you! Keep us updated on the progress and the Feliway products really do help we used them with Pickles once she got so sick and was high strung...they are kind of pricey but well worth every scent...well for us they were. *HUGS* That's for you and Scooter!

[G535]

I can only suggest that you keep the cats separated when you're not home to watch them. Some cats can be real love bugs with their people but hate other cats. I hope you can sort things out.

[Medusa]

I can only suggest that you keep the cats separated when you're not home to watch them. Some cats can be real love bugs with their people but hate other cats. I hope you can sort things out.

This is good advice. When I first got Specs, he thought he'd take over as Alpha male and my Boo disagreed. Now Boo is getting older, he's 16, and he's not as feisty as he used to be and Specs has calmed down considerably. However, as much as I love Specs, if the bad behavior continued, I would have rehomed him. I won't put my other cats in jeopardy and I insist on peace in my home. My home, not theirs. I do not allow my cats to run my house. I recall that when I first got Puddy at 5 weeks old, my vet told me to keep her isolated for 6-8 weeks, not just for health reasons, but also because male cats will kill kittens if given the opportunity. I said "No way. My Boo is a love bug." He said "If you don't take my advice, you could end up regretting it." I did take his advice and I'm glad. I'm also glad that Scooter Bug is ok. That's so scary. Sending good, peaceful vibes your way.....

[Scooter's Mom]

Scooter and I had a calm night. He wasn't his usual cuddle bug though. I did get him to come to me this morning and he gave me a head bump.

I loved on Charlie a few minutes, even though I can't help but be angry at him. I know it's just what an animals instincts are.

I am just terrified he'll go too far and I'll find my Scooter Bug actually in pieces and gone when I get home one day. So, Scooter is set up in the guest bedroom... which none of the pets have been allowed into for months now, so it should feel more like "his".

Thanks for the good thoughts.
Crystal

[Randi]

Oh poor Scoooter, I'm so sorry to hear he has been attacked. I hope you'll find the reason for this. For now, I think it's a good idea to keep Scooter separated, and give him lots of loving. Give him kisses from me too!

(((hugs)))

[Freedom]

I was going to suggest Feliway, or Rescue Remedy or something to keep Charlie a bit moer mellow. But I see others have already done that.

Hugs for you, and scritchies for both Charlie and Scooter. It's no fun when the "kids" aren't getting along. Praying for peace and harmony in your home.

[jennielynn1970]

Are you sure that some of the missing hair is not from Scooter pulling out his fur himself?? They can do that from stress as well. I hope that Charlie isn't attacking him. Hope Nancy can give you some words of help and wisdom. Poor Scooter Bug!!

[catmandu]

I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE IN NOT HAVING A LOT OF AGRESSION BETWEEN THE LUCKY FOUND CATS.
MIQUELITO CAN BE ROUGH BUT HES JUST PLAYING A LITTLE , NOT REALLY ATTACKING. I HAVE TO WATCH WHEN HE AND TUBSTER ARE TOGETHER AS TUBSTER DOESNT THINK ITS FUNNY AND REALLY SWINGS AT THE SMALLER ORANGIE, HARD , NO FOOLING AROUND.
THEY NEED MOOSE ANGEL TO MEDIATE.


GOOD LUCK WITH CHARLIE AND SCOOTER BUG, AND MAYBE SEPERATE ROOMS ARE THE ANSWER.

[moosmom]

22 months is almost 2 years, which is quite a long time for them to get acclamated with each other.

I think it is best that you keep them separated while no one is around to supervise. What I would do is put Charlie in a room by himself and let Scooter, whose been there far longer than Charlie, have the run of the house.

Poor Scooter. I hope he's okay.

[Scooter's Mom]

Scooters vet is out of town in San Diego at a conference until Tuesday. I did talk to them, though. They told me to make sure he is eating and drinking. Make sure his gums are pink and not white. Make sure he's got energy... if I feel he's not feeling "better" to please take him to the emergency vet. If I feel he's "okay" but want him checked over anyway, call them Tuesday (or Sara will probably call me, she's really good!) and schedule him a visit.

He's had about 12 oz of water. He's used the litter box. It wasn't very solid though, which worries me. He has eaten some. I'm watching him close.

I will continue sleeping with him in a separate room.

Thanks for all the happy thoughts,

[fragrancehound]

I am sorry to hear about such chaos in your household. I've heard some good things about Bach's Rescue Remedy. Supposedly it has a calming effect on animals.

Who is Nancy Efrusy and what kind of service does she provide?