Karen Chuplis wrote in message ...
in article , L. Kelly at
wrote on 7/10/03 11:32 PM:


"Calvin Rice" wrote in message
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| This is an update on the stray cat saga told here over a month ago.
|
| In any case the aggression by the stray toward the younger male
| continues to flare up. It's intolerable and horrible, and I don't
| seem to have any hope of stopping it. The stray cat is very docile
| with me, making me think he was not originally a stray. But he is not
| docile with the other male cats.
|
| Calvin Rice

Hi Calvin,

I have no personal experience with Feliway, but have heard many other rave
about its
magic when dealing with aggressive behaviours in cats. It almost sounds as
though your
new stray has "adopted" you as his own and does not wish to share your time or
attentions
with the other cats. This is not uncommon, but I'm at a loss other than to
suggest trying
Feliway. Hopefully others here will have more ideas for you.
--
Hugs,
Lynn

I think Feliway could be useful. I also suggest that maybe you actively
campaign to find this cat a nice home of his own. He is a nice, neutered,
vetted cat. I would certainly consider it at this point. Of course, he never
really had a slow intro to your cats, and at this point I don't know if it
would work, but it might also establish a pecking order. Give him a room
that he is confined in part of the time. If he can be out with the others
and behave unagressively fine, but when ever agression presents, put him in
the room for a half hour or so. I would do this in combination with Feliway.
A difficult situation but there are some options.

Karen


Calvin,
Karen's suggestion about establishing a "pecking order" might help
you. When you do have the stray out with you and your other cats,
make a point (if possible) of petting the other cats before you pet
him. Or hand out treats to everyone, feeding the stray last.
Whenever the opportunity arises, acknowledge your existing cats before
the stray.

Unfortunately, some cats just aren't cut out for multi-cat households,
want to be alone with their people and won't tolerate any others.
Your new guy may be one of those. If your situation continues, I
would definitely look for an opportunity to adopt him out to a house
where he would be the only pet.

I have also heard good things about Feliway - a spray for "marked"
places and now a diffuser to help spread the calming scent around?

Good luck!