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They have never acted like this...what do i do??they are growling and hissing, screaming at me and eachother....
Jaime,
First, a couple of questions: Are they neutered? How old are they? Are they indoor or outdoor cats?
So, let us assume they are neutered, no longer kittens, and indoor cats.
If some strange cat was hanging around and one or both of your cats saw it out of a window, they can get into that fight/fright/flight mode, where they do not know each other or anyone else. All they can think of is that another cat invaded their territory and they have to do something about it. So, you get all that noise directed at whosoever is closest!!!!!!!!!!
Usually in a few hours it all wears off unless they see that cat again. In case this is what is going on, often just putting them into a dark interior room (no windows) is enough to settle them down after a few hours.
If they are neutered, the reactions tend to be less dramatic. If they are not neutered and are at least 12 weeks of age, you should consider getting them neutered.
Best regards... Norm.
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| Comment | THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY.... I went to the Pet store and bought that 'CALM EASE' It has worked before... I figured it was because i let my roommates cat in my room, which he has before, and they all get along. But this time Stevie(the other cat) jumped on the bed.... (mine & there bed) : ) That would make sense to me...Again, Thanks... | ||
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Norman Auspitz
Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.
Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.
Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.
Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook
Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.
Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.
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