Paging sasvermont....

[PayItForward]

I am just being nosey but I can't remember seeing an update.

How are things with your beautiful kitties ? (Or should that be one cat & one small tiger, Ti is a big boy )

Have you got Ti and Miley, dosed with large amounts of rescue remedy ?

Hoping things have improved greatly.

[sasvermont]

Well, I have cut down on my beer and wine consumption for the time being.

For two nights in a row, I have been giving them rescue remedy in their water.....and also a modest dose of the anti-anxiety cream meds. in their ear.....and I must confess that last night Miley was hissing galore but we didn't have a major meltdown.

Now that the weather is nicer, Ti is spending most of his time on the porch, watching the birds.

Looking back on how long it took Miley to get used to Gabe, it will be awhile.

They are not spending unsupervised time together right now. At the beginning they were, but since the major fighting, I didn't want to risk having to have stitches etc. My house is big enough to split in two for the time being.

Ti is being really sweet but still not taking any guff from Miley. She is dishing it out all the time. She just starts screaming whenever Ti comes within 5 feet of her. I let her do the screaming last night and then finally went in the room to see what was really happening. Miley was on the bookcase (top) and Ti was playing with toys on the floor. Miley just doesn't get it!

Come on June..... I think I may name the new cat Juni!

So, on a scale of one to ten, I would say were are at a four! But only one tiny ear bite on Miley and more fur on the floor than usual!

[PayItForward]

Roll on June.....

Juni is a lovely name for your new peacekeeper kitty. (hopefully )

I hope Miley comes around sooner rather than later.

Thanks for the update

[Barbara]

Abys for sure can be arrogant. And Filou also is good in screaming before anything happened.
On the other hand -Miley has lost her brother and closest friend.
I send my love to both Ti an Miley girl and wish you strong nerves and that you don't need too much Rescue for yourself

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks for the update SAS, I too was wondering how things were going. Must be a little better if you've cut down on your beer and wine consumption.

I was thinking the other day that when Gabe came, Miley internalized it all and ended up with those "hot spots." Evidently this time she decided she's going to let it all out and forget that "hot spot" c**p.

I sure hope she comes around sooner rather than later also. And I think Juni is a wonderful name for the new kitten.

[Pam]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

I was thinking the other day that when Gabe came, Miley internalized it all and ended up with those "hot spots." Evidently this time she decided she's going to let it all out and forget that "hot spot" c**p.

I was thinking along those lines too! Miley sure is a sensitive little gal. Some of us humans also don't adapt too well to change either so I guess we can't fault pretty Miley too much. I don't know which is worse - a Sybil episode or a hot spot outbreak! At least the Sybil episodes don't cost any $$! I wonder how the breweries and wineries will keep in the black if peace reigns supreme at some point up there at Camp Vermont! Here's hoping that the appearance of little Juni (I like that name too ) will work like a magic wand.

[Barbara]

Of course I love the name of Juni as it is the name of Filou's fiance
Juni is also the German word for the month of June.

[sasvermont]

There was a real war this morning and Miley now has a bite on her ear....I cleaned it and put some Rescue Remedy cream on it. She'll be fine. I suppose I should start checking her body for puncture wounds. Ti seems to be fine.

How else can you dose these cats with Rescue Remedy liquid? It has such an awful smell to it.....

I just cannot believe this has taken so long and has gone so far backward for us. I feel like putting them in a small container together, and letting them have at it until they settle the feud once and for all. Of course, I would never do that.

What I haven't been doing is stopping the fights. I think my next method is to squirt them with water and yell no. Maybe they will get it. I doubt it.

I am going to start drinking that Rescue stuff myself. Rescue and rum....Rescue tonic. Rescue slush. Rescue on the rocks....yes, just on the rocks!

SAS

[Freckles]

Is it worth giving Feliway another try?

[sasvermont]

I really don't think the Feliway had any impact on the catrs. I don't understand how it is to work. What is the theory using this stuff to stop them from fighting? Isn't Feliway to keep animals from soiling certain spots in the house? How can I use it for what I need?

Thanks! and Duh...I must be dense!

[kimlovescats]

Bless your heart, Sas ...... I know you are getting frustrated and I don't blame you one single bit!!! I'm not a drinker, but I think what you are going through might even drive ME to drink!!!!

Hang in there!!!!

[Pam]

Gosh I had hoped for a wee bit of improvement when I checked this thread today. I am wondering what you do in the evening. Does Miley sleep with you and Ti have the run of the rest of the house? I know you are going the extra mile to make Miley feel secure and I would think that she would realize she is still Queen of Kittydom and Ti has not come to de-throne her. Is she still grooming you like crazy or has she completely gone into a snit about the whole thing? Poor SAS!

[PayItForward]

SAS...

Don't forget it's only 6 weeks to June.

Maybe you need a countdown calender to the adoption of Juni 'the peacemaker' day.

SAS says though gritted teeth... just 42 days to go..grind grind

Let us know how the water pistol works.

[Pam]

Originally posted by PayItForward
SAS...



SAS says though gritted teeth... just 42 days to go..grind grind

While stirring the ice in her glass.

[lailamara]

SAS, the Feliway has "feel-good" pheromones that makes them think they don't have to spray or do anything to make the territory theirs. If you rubbed the stuff on them they might think they belong to each-other, or that the territory is neutral. SAS I'm grasping at straws here. I'm sorry that this is taking so long. I know my little Maya would be the same. She only gets on with Bodhi cause he's very gentle and, yes, a big wuss that she can boss around. Also she's been with him all her bossy little life. I'll do some research and ask my vet when I take them for their shots what else is doable. Hand in there with a "rescue" martini with a "catnip" cigarette and maybe borrow a trained tiger to scare some sense into the both of them.