Need help with aggressive behavior in Decker

**catcrazylady** · 11-19-2006, 10:29 AM

I'm sorry to hear your having problems Lori but I really think he will be fine. It's amazing how much difference there is when a kitten is left feral for even a few days more than another. They have to learn fast outside and he learned from momma what it takes to survive.
It sounds like he is learning to be dominant and doing what comes natural to him. He will settle down when the food is plentiful and always available. I promise you that your adults will put him in his place and it will work out. I know how scared you are that he may be like Ripley but I don't think that will happen. It's impossible to predict his future personality but I would be surprised if he stayed aggressive. Don't give up on him yet and make sure you let him know you are boss. I predict a future love bug.

**jazzcat** · 11-19-2006, 12:19 PM

Freedom - I will try that suggestion once they are back on regular food. Today I fed them farther apart and gave them a bit more food than normal and all was well. Fingers crossed that it continues to improve.

Heidiv - yes, I rescued Decker (had to trap him because he was already getting feral like him mom). I rescued his other three siblings about three weeks earlier. The vet said once he realizes he will always be fed he should get better but recently the behavior got worse with the new prescription food for their diarrhea.

CCL - I really hope you are right about the future love bug. This morning he was much better. Even sat in my lap for about 10 minutes next to sleeping Moxie. He starting crying to Richard last night for what seemed to be attention and petting. That was very encouraging.

Thanks for all the replies and encouragement everyone. Things seem much better today already.