Pearl's Attacking Poor Colby

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks Karen. Yes, she is a very jealous cat and always wants to be the center of attention. She would also chase Alani & Blaze around if she could but they're too big and strong for her. I still catch her trying to beat up poor Storm and she used to love him so much when she was a kitten. Ironically, Ziggy has been wanting to spend more time out with all of the younger boys. She enjoyed watching Finnegan play with his squeaky mouse toy today. Colby and Finnegan still need to learn that Pearl & Ziggy are off limits when it comes to play though.

[Karen]

Colby and Finnegan still need to learn that Pearl & Ziggy are off limits when it comes to play though.

Enough cross-hatched noses and they should get the picture!

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm sorry you are having this issue. As you know Paizly still does not like Jax and it has been almost two years now. But they can live without stress. If Paizly was showing signs of stress (like she did when I fostered a kitty a few years ago) then I'd have to figure something out.

I hope eventually they will be able to live together peacefully. They don't have to like each other but they can't hurt each other.

[Bengalz]

I'm sorry to hear these issues have come up with Pearl. Cats are so territorial; it's sometimes difficult to know what triggers their aggression. Hopefully keeping the two newcomers separated for a while will help - so glad they like each other. Perhaps in time Pearl will settle down enough and the new guys will have grown some - there may be a balance in the midst.

You are such a patience Mom - your cats are only too fortunate to have you.

[Freedom]

My goodness, Pearl and Colby . . . my sympathies. Considering cats live in colonies, I never understand how they decide WHO can be part of the group and who is not allowed.

My Mandy can't stand Tommy, who is twice her size. They will both taunt one another, and being both are black, black fur flies. I insist they live in harmony, even if not best friends. Mandy lives in the spare bedroom. The door is closed at night, so I can rest in peace. During the day it is open. Mandy could come out, chooses not to. Sometimes, Tommy will go in, turn and walk out, other times go in, sit and groom, just to get her started. Other times, she will charge him with he has turned and is walking out.

I hope you can find a way to get your 2 to live in peace. I used a water squirt bottle A LOT at the start of their battles. Since he is almost 3 times her size, I can't let them fight and sort it out themselves.

[Randi]

Tracy, I'm sorry Colby is having such a hard time with Pearl. Female cats can be really tough and she probably feels that Colby has invaded her space. I hope you'll be able to keep them separated for a while, and hopefully they'll get along.

Best wishes!

[pomtzu]

Tracey - hopefully they will eventually live in harmony. When I had cats, the most I ever had at one time was 3, and they always got along great. I guess that's why when I read of folks here having to separate theirs so they don't hurt one another, it just seems so strange to me. I guess I was just fortunate. The 2 of my son's cats in residence here are fine together, female twins that were litter mates, so that may make a difference. It must be nerve wracking having to play referee all the time.
Good luck with them, and maybe time and patience will make a difference.