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Health & Wellbeing
I have three cats - Ripley (8) and siblings Bishop and Ash (1.3 years) and they have been best of friends since I introduced the boys to Ripley. Sunday night all changed...Ripley attacked both boys in a rage after I returned home. It seemed they were
Keep them separated for a few days. Gradually introduce one to another then introduce the third. A pheromone product such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser may decrease any anxiety or aggression in the home. As the instigator, have Ripley examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Either can cause sudden behavioral changes. (Love the names for your trio. "Alien", great movie franchise)
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My grown kids & I split up our 3 cats when we moved to apartments. Can I re-introduce the 3 cats - combining them into 1 apartment after 6 years separated? What are potential problems?
You can TRY. However, don't expect a harmonious, love fest type reunion. Even though they know each other, you will need to introduce them slowly, just as if they never knew each other previously. The biggest potential problems are aggression between the cats, and litter box issues. You need to have separate food bowls for each of them, multiple places were water is available throughout the apartment, and ideally 4 litter boxes. (the recommended number of litter boxes = the number of cats +1). If you want them to all live together again, with time, they probably can do so, but be patient with them. Make sure they each feel that they have resources for their needs (water, food, litter box) and that they don't need to compete for those resources. https://www.petcoach.co/article/bringing-home-a-new-cat-or-kitten/ A great website with behavioral information and ideas for cats and multicat homes is: https://www.catbehaviorassociates.com Thanks for asking Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Training & Behavior
Hello, please can you help/give me some advice? Pepper has started to get up very early (5am) asking for his breakfast. He’s meowing constantly, jumping on the bed and scratching my pillow. He’s also learned that my alarm means breakfast is served! I
Hi there. This is a common problem in cats. I would recommend using a timed automatic feeder to give him breakfast in the morning, so that you're not personally involved in the process - that way, there's no point in waking you up. Here's an example of one that would work well for this purpose: https://fulcromarket.com/products/automatic-pet-feeder?variant=19256144166974&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping I would also recommend closing your bedroom door to keep Pepper out of your room at night, until the new feeding routine is established.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Pancho has been fine up until yesterday afternoon that he began to seclude him self from the family and the new kitty which is completely unlike him. I realized that he does seem to have a bit of a fever and has mucus like substance in his mouth. I f
I would be concerned that Pancho has an infection in his mouth and would recommend seeing a veterinarian. Kidney disease, viral diseases, and burns to the mouth from ingesting caustic chemicals could cause similar signs. If Pancho is eating and drinking normally you might be able to wait to have him seen until tomorrow, but if he is not eating or if he seems very lehargic you should see a vet today.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
Hello my cat is about 8 years old and has scab all around his neck and parts of his spinal area . Also he’s always crying for food like he’s starving but feed him about 2 times a day and has lost a good amount of weight . We’ve tried the de worming m
This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Pepper regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.
Updated on August 12th, 2025