Pearl's Attacking Poor Colby

[krazyaboutkatz]

As most of you know by now I've recently adopted two new cats. I already knew that both of my girls probably wouldn't like my new additions but I never thought it would go this far. A few nights ago I heard a rucus in my second bedroom which is now a cat room. Pear had cornered Colby and she was aggressively attacking him. I was able to break it up and poor Colby hid under the bed for a long time. Now at least once a day, I've noticed that Pearl will start chasing Colby and attacking him and she usually ends up cornering him so he can't escape. I already have comfort zone plugins going in three different rooms and both Pearl and Ziggy were wearing calming collars for a while but they didn't work and the collars made them lose their appetite too which I though was weird. Even my vet told me that the calming collars just don't work. Most of the time Pearl stays in my bedroom so I don't have to worry but when I feed the cats everyone is out in the main area except for Alani & Blaze who are later fed in the bathroom. I won't ever let Pearl be around Colby or Finnegan now when I'm not here. What else can I do? I just don't know why she has to be so aggressive towards him, he's such a sweet boy.

[Karen]

Jealousy, and the fact that he's an invader - some cats will learn to coexist peacefully in a multi-cat situation, but some, especially with a "weaker" - as in not aggressive at all - newcomer will keep harassing him or her. Sad, but sometimes true, keeping them separated is the best you can do for now.

[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.

[mrspunkysmom]

Sorry to hear that the harmony is broken for a few of them.

I don't have a lot of disharmony. Sam does get jealous and will pick on Emily because she's so small, so he can be aggressive. Even as the largest at 17 pounds, Emily is the only one he can punk out.

Spunky annoys the other cats but really isn't aggressive. At 9 pounds he can send even Sam running. A water bottle gets my point across.

I hope you don't have to re-home Pearl. I had to re-hone Bertie because she growled at everyone constantly. WE have a sort of Peace now.

Good luck!