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O'Malley-Hercules & Xena....setback:(
Andromeda wrote:
Dr Raoul says that I should pick up Xena and let Hercules out; they will fight but I should let them sort it all out themselves. Your vet may be good with medical stuff, but he is clearly not knowledgeable about cat behavior. I wouldn't do this, especially the way Xena is acting right now. You're just asking for trouble if you rush things and your vet's idea that you should hold Xena while Herc comes out is the quickest way for *you* to be injured. With Xena being an only cat for so long and especially considering her reaction to his scent, you should go VERY slowly and take several weeks to do the introduction. Allowing them to fight is traumatic for both cats and is the quickest way to destroy any chances of a good relationship developing. In the meantime, is there a larger room you can put him in? Also, whatever room you keep him in, it would be a good idea to put a screen door up so the cats can see each other but not have physical contact. I helped Mary L do an introduction over a span of six weeks, and her situation was identical to yours. She has put together a detailed desription of how things progressed and the steps she took. I'll ask her to email it to you. There is also a photo diary of the introduction in my photo album. Just click on the link and then look for the album titled Duffy, the introduction. If you have questions along the way feel free to email me as well. The most important thing you need to remember is *don't rush things.* Yes, it can be frustrating at times, but better to be patient and spend several weeks (or more) and have success than jump the gun and have two stressed, miserable cats for the rest of their lives. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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Andromeda wrote:
Dr Raoul says that I should pick up Xena and let Hercules out; they will fight but I should let them sort it all out themselves. Your vet may be good with medical stuff, but he is clearly not knowledgeable about cat behavior. I wouldn't do this, especially the way Xena is acting right now. You're just asking for trouble if you rush things and your vet's idea that you should hold Xena while Herc comes out is the quickest way for *you* to be injured. With Xena being an only cat for so long and especially considering her reaction to his scent, you should go VERY slowly and take several weeks to do the introduction. Allowing them to fight is traumatic for both cats and is the quickest way to destroy any chances of a good relationship developing. In the meantime, is there a larger room you can put him in? Also, whatever room you keep him in, it would be a good idea to put a screen door up so the cats can see each other but not have physical contact. I helped Mary L do an introduction over a span of six weeks, and her situation was identical to yours. She has put together a detailed desription of how things progressed and the steps she took. I'll ask her to email it to you. There is also a photo diary of the introduction in my photo album. Just click on the link and then look for the album titled Duffy, the introduction. If you have questions along the way feel free to email me as well. The most important thing you need to remember is *don't rush things.* Yes, it can be frustrating at times, but better to be patient and spend several weeks (or more) and have success than jump the gun and have two stressed, miserable cats for the rest of their lives. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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