Little Girl continues to act fearful.
So I’ve put calming collars on her, Hissy and Graybie. I didn’t put one on Yella because he’s already the most mellow cat in the world. I still have the diffusers going. And I am offering Little Girl time alone in the bedroom.
As far as Hissy goes, I gave up and took up the rug. Maybe later I can put it back down, but better store it in the closet than leave it down and let him ruin it.
So far, so good. Let’s just hope things finally calm down around here.
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Sounds like you are doing everything you can to keep everyone happy.
Posted by 15andmeowing | May 11, 2018, 9:55 PMI’m working on it.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:38 AMPurrs that your sweet kitties find peace together again
Posted by Savannah's Paw Tracks | May 11, 2018, 9:57 PMThank you. I hope so also.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:39 AMYou deserve a calming atmosphere in your home. Too bad mellow Yella doesn’t have an influence on the others. Have you tried using some calming essentials oils?
Posted by Lynda Fisher | May 12, 2018, 12:27 AMNo. Do they work for cats?
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:39 AMMy bipeds had that problem with a particular rug. They ended up throwing it away. We never could work out why that rug produced that response from the cat!
Posted by Clowie | May 12, 2018, 12:28 AMI don’t know either but he is clearly attracted to it.As I type this he is grooming his butt while lying atop the rolled up rug.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:40 AMHope things settle down now.
Posted by pensitivity101 | May 12, 2018, 3:37 AMOne would hope, but this morning I was wakened at 3 am by Little Girl and Graybie fighting beneath my bed. Maybe I’ll look into a platform bed.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:41 AMOh dear. I hope you can get to the bottom of it.
Posted by pensitivity101 | May 12, 2018, 11:05 AMThanks. The vet could find no medical reason and we did blood and urine screens to be sure.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 11:09 AMMy son has a backpack that one of our cats will pee on if he leaves it out. Only that particular bag! We have no idea why. I’ve not heard of calming collars. Please keep us posted!
Posted by grannyK | May 12, 2018, 4:47 AMI heard of the collars from another reader and decided to give them a try. They’ve not been on a week yet so I’ll give them time, but keep your fingers crossed!
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:43 AMYou don’t have any stray cats that hang outside your place do you? That would explain Little Girl acting fearful and Hissy marking his territory by pooping outside the litter box. Just a thought…..hope things settle down for you guys! ❤️
Posted by Sandi | May 12, 2018, 5:01 AMThere are cats that hang out around here. I have heard them yowling outside some evenings. What would you suggest I do?
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:43 AMI hope they continue to improve 💜💜
Posted by willowdot21 | May 12, 2018, 6:59 AMThank you! I hope so too.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:45 AM💜💜
Posted by willowdot21 | May 12, 2018, 10:06 AMhopefully things will keep heading in a good direction
Posted by ksbeth | May 12, 2018, 7:07 AMThank you. I sure hope so!
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:45 AMI hope you kitty mother’s day present is that things go calm down. You are such a great fur baby mama. We’ll keep our paws crossed. ❤
Posted by The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap | May 12, 2018, 9:22 AMThank you. I hope for that as well. This has been frustrating and upsetting for all of us.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 9:44 AMI have all my parts crossed for you Jenn. I was doing a bit of research about cats pooping outside of the litterbox; boys in particular & many articles said male cats will do that to show they are in pain from some ailment or another. Do you think Hissy Fit might have something wrong? You’re a great Cat Mom so I am just throwing ideas out there.
I am really confused by Little Girl’s behaviour.
I can tell you that the Feliway MUST work on Siddhartha Henry because Monday I took it out of socket & forgot to plug it back in. I went out with a friend for 3 hours. When I came back he went berserk & even threw up?!?! He is NOT sick; I had him checked. Once the Diffuser was plugged back in; sanity was restored to our little kingdom….
Cats are mystifying!!! Utterly……
(((hugs))) Sherri-Ellen
Posted by NylabluesMum | May 12, 2018, 1:50 PMMaybe Hissy should go to the vet too. You think that could be affecting Little Girl? Thanks.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 3:01 PMI wouldn’t use essential oils per se - there are some solutions that are safe for cats (I just got a Jackson Galaxy “peacemaker” which is to calm a bully & prop up the bullied one.) There’s a Feliway spray and other similar ones. The oils you might buy to diffuse for humans can be harmful to animals (lots of articles on this).
I think you made the right decision with the rug (win the battle lose the war…)
Purrayers & POTP for you and all your furries - especially for Little Girl !
Posted by Mary McNeil | May 12, 2018, 2:37 PMThanks Mary. We’re using Feliway diffusers as well as the calming collars. ❤️
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 12, 2018, 3:00 PMI hope that those calming collars work good…..since almost a year ago, somany things have been happening to your family…..I fell very worry of your fur family, too……Yella Fella….he looks always so peaceful…..I always enjoy looking at his pictures….that make me feel good. 🙂
Posted by eripanwkevin | May 13, 2018, 4:36 AMThank you! We have been through a lot, but we are hanging in there and we will make it.
Posted by Rumpy's Kitty Siblings | May 13, 2018, 10:18 AMJen, I wonder if some strays are encroaching on your cats’ territory. Like, maybe some strays are marking near your door (or like your sliding door, if you have one)? Your cats would be able to smell that, since their sense of smell is so much better than ours. That might explain Why Little Girl stays upstairs, and why Hissy’s pooping outside the box. Just a thought. Paws and fingers crossed for you all. We hope the collars and Feliway work!
Posted by meowmeowmans | May 13, 2018, 9:51 PM