I'm glad to hear that your husband apologized, if you are concerned about your cat, the last thing you need is for yours or Cubby's happiness to be threatened. All animals need their time to adjust to new situations, just as humans do.

My female cat was given a tidbit of Chick-fil-a chicken about a month ago and was throwing up all over the carpet. I live in an apartment too and my fiance is anal about the carpet staying clean as well. However, instead of threaten the cat or me, he got down on his hands and knees and scrubbed the carpet and went out and bought Resolve even though it was me that gave her the chicken. Carpets are cleanable, remind him of that Our kitties are irreplaceable. She was taken to the vet and is all better now too No more chicken for her!