Gabe and Miley will probably always be at odds with each other. Upon the recommendation of a breeder, I tried to give the cats raw chicken parts. The breeder thought it would even out the temperments and be more satisfying than dry food. Miley and Gabe would not touch the raw stuff. Graemer ate most of his. So they got the cooked chicken after all.

Right now I have removed Miley's Ecollar because she looked so unhappy with it on and her latest hot spot is quite small now, although still raw looking. It seems that Graemer, being the nice friend and brother, is licking it for her since the Ecollar won't allow her to do it herself. I am sure her excessive licking is due to Gabe being around. As soon as I talk to Gabe now, Miley comes running and gives me one of those LOOKS! So, I am really trying to spend lots of time with Miley these days. I am not giving up on this integration. At first I refused to entertain the thought that the problem could be Gabe's arrival, but it is more and more evident to me. But it is really Miley's problem!

So, it seems that my Ms. Miley girl is high strung and jealous to boot. She is also insecure compared to Gabe and her brother Graemer. I have my work cut out for me. Wish me luck.

Yikes!