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.

[Scooter's Mom]

Emailing Nancy is a good idea.

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

{{hugs}}

Nancy emailed me back, she's backlogged and doesn't know how long it will take to get to my boys. $30 per pet. I guess for now I will see about having Scooter Bug done and if it helps any, get her to read Charlie sometime later.

[Catty1]

Would she do a different rate for two cats, since they have been "involved" with each other?

Probably Scooter's digestion was upset by the attack...I am sure with his meowmy keeping him loved and safe, he will settle down soon. I am glad he is eating a bit.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Scooter's Mom]

I asked how much for a single kitty and how much for a dual reading of both kitties. $30 each was her reply.

I've sent her the photos of Scooter Bug and am awaiting my phone call. She advised that it would "be awhile" as she's busy right now.

Hoping this sheds some light on things. If nothing else, praying it lets me know Scooter loves me and is happy.

[Katjaye]

You gotta call me after she calls you and tell me all about it! Of course keep everyone else updated too...but you gotta call me! This is cool! Well...not the reason for it...but you know what I mean right? Lol! I'm a dork! I am of course worried about Scooter and Charlie and I am very sad that things still haven't worked out between them. I didn't mean to imply that the situation isn't a serious one. On a good note...once she calls and gives you good advice and insight...your hubby can't just ignore it! Huggells and Squishells and lovells and snuggells!

[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,