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Thank you for your time on this. I have a male cat that was a stray, he just showed up in the neighborhood one day, already fixed and de-clawed(front paws). We've had him now for about 2 years and he is a very lovable cat, but he is fighting constantly with my next door neighbor's male cat. He goes over to their yard or front porch and picks fights almost daily and has sent her cat to the vet twice now. Whenever I hear them I go and get him and put him in the house for a (time-out). Obviously that isn't working. My neighbor is getting upset and so am I. I'm not sure what to do. Making him an indoor cat is not possible, he would drive us crazy. I'm taking him to the vet today to talk and see what to do. Do you have any suggestions short of re-homing him?
Sarah,
I think that a visit to a homeopathic vet would be a good place to start, there are effective, safe homeopathic remedies that deal specifically with aggression. If you don't know where to start looking for a homeopathic vet try the Ask A Vet portion of this site, Dr. Chambreau does consults by phone/email for a fee. If you have any further questions, concerns or you'd like me to clarify anything in this answer I'd be happy to help you out.
PS: There are also homeopathic remedies that might be effective in allowing you to have this kitty become an indoor only kitty without driving you bonkers.
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Ali
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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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