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Icarus Attacks
I was wondering if any of you had an idea how to get Icarus to stop
attacking my other cats. He seems to always chase after Isis and there has been some agressive wrestling and biting. As a result she cries, growls and hisses, then she runs away from him. He then still chases after her. I figured his being neutered would have calmed him down and I also have done the vanilla extract trick. This works for a little bit. With the exception of eating and playing he seems drawn to try and assert his dominance over her. He is 8 months old so would his still being a kitten have something to do with this? |
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I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as
well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. "kaeli" wrote in message YOU are the leader of your house. If he won't stop, it is your job to protect Isis and teach Icarus respect. When he doesn't stop when she asks - you ask. If he doesn't stop when you ask, he has consequences. Whatever consequences work best for both of you. I like timeouts and a mild scruffing[1] when required; they work for us. Other people find their cats don't like being squirted. Others are fine with just a clap. Anything he finds aversive enough to stop his behavior is fine. Doesn't have to be anything more than a clap of your hands and a loud NO if that stops him. He may need a timeout in addition to that, or even a mild scruffing[1]. When he learns that being overly assertive gets him worse than nothing, he'll seriously cut down and eventually stop. A Mama cat would protect her babies from aggressors, even if they are family members. Our house cats are often never really beyond that need - except it's us they need instead. How I handle Rowan, my assertive cat: 1: Warning. Usually a clap with a growly HEY. 2: Red Alert: Increase volume of clap and HEY and move to get up (just shift weight forward and stare at her). This usually results in a "who, me? you sure you meant me?" expression from the cat and she stops. 3: Bombs Away: Growl loudly, get up, get cat, hold firmly by scruff while fully supporting weight in arms, and escort to bedroom, where she is given a timeout for 10-20 minutes. Often accompied by a BAD KITTY verbal reprimand and possibly a bit of cussing *LOL*. She has always stopped (at least for several hours) after 3. I've never needed a 4. We almost never get to 3 anymore. I can't remember the last time I needed to go that far. (yay!) [1] I know you aren't the physical type, but for the record and the archives, I do not advocate EVER hitting, rough scruffing (where the weight isn't supported and the cat is shaken) or in any way hurting a cat. Fear != respect. Had to be said. -- -- ~kaeli~ Found God? If nobody claims Him in 30 days, He's yours to keep. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as
well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. "kaeli" wrote in message YOU are the leader of your house. If he won't stop, it is your job to protect Isis and teach Icarus respect. When he doesn't stop when she asks - you ask. If he doesn't stop when you ask, he has consequences. Whatever consequences work best for both of you. I like timeouts and a mild scruffing[1] when required; they work for us. Other people find their cats don't like being squirted. Others are fine with just a clap. Anything he finds aversive enough to stop his behavior is fine. Doesn't have to be anything more than a clap of your hands and a loud NO if that stops him. He may need a timeout in addition to that, or even a mild scruffing[1]. When he learns that being overly assertive gets him worse than nothing, he'll seriously cut down and eventually stop. A Mama cat would protect her babies from aggressors, even if they are family members. Our house cats are often never really beyond that need - except it's us they need instead. How I handle Rowan, my assertive cat: 1: Warning. Usually a clap with a growly HEY. 2: Red Alert: Increase volume of clap and HEY and move to get up (just shift weight forward and stare at her). This usually results in a "who, me? you sure you meant me?" expression from the cat and she stops. 3: Bombs Away: Growl loudly, get up, get cat, hold firmly by scruff while fully supporting weight in arms, and escort to bedroom, where she is given a timeout for 10-20 minutes. Often accompied by a BAD KITTY verbal reprimand and possibly a bit of cussing *LOL*. She has always stopped (at least for several hours) after 3. I've never needed a 4. We almost never get to 3 anymore. I can't remember the last time I needed to go that far. (yay!) [1] I know you aren't the physical type, but for the record and the archives, I do not advocate EVER hitting, rough scruffing (where the weight isn't supported and the cat is shaken) or in any way hurting a cat. Fear != respect. Had to be said. -- -- ~kaeli~ Found God? If nobody claims Him in 30 days, He's yours to keep. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as
well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. "kaeli" wrote in message YOU are the leader of your house. If he won't stop, it is your job to protect Isis and teach Icarus respect. When he doesn't stop when she asks - you ask. If he doesn't stop when you ask, he has consequences. Whatever consequences work best for both of you. I like timeouts and a mild scruffing[1] when required; they work for us. Other people find their cats don't like being squirted. Others are fine with just a clap. Anything he finds aversive enough to stop his behavior is fine. Doesn't have to be anything more than a clap of your hands and a loud NO if that stops him. He may need a timeout in addition to that, or even a mild scruffing[1]. When he learns that being overly assertive gets him worse than nothing, he'll seriously cut down and eventually stop. A Mama cat would protect her babies from aggressors, even if they are family members. Our house cats are often never really beyond that need - except it's us they need instead. How I handle Rowan, my assertive cat: 1: Warning. Usually a clap with a growly HEY. 2: Red Alert: Increase volume of clap and HEY and move to get up (just shift weight forward and stare at her). This usually results in a "who, me? you sure you meant me?" expression from the cat and she stops. 3: Bombs Away: Growl loudly, get up, get cat, hold firmly by scruff while fully supporting weight in arms, and escort to bedroom, where she is given a timeout for 10-20 minutes. Often accompied by a BAD KITTY verbal reprimand and possibly a bit of cussing *LOL*. She has always stopped (at least for several hours) after 3. I've never needed a 4. We almost never get to 3 anymore. I can't remember the last time I needed to go that far. (yay!) [1] I know you aren't the physical type, but for the record and the archives, I do not advocate EVER hitting, rough scruffing (where the weight isn't supported and the cat is shaken) or in any way hurting a cat. Fear != respect. Had to be said. -- -- ~kaeli~ Found God? If nobody claims Him in 30 days, He's yours to keep. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:NS3Zc.71330$wo.56679@okepread06... I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:NS3Zc.71330$wo.56679@okepread06... I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:NS3Zc.71330$wo.56679@okepread06... I have come between them plenty of times. I have sent him to time-out as well as used the squirt bottle. I have also told him NO several times. He also has been told BAD KITTY. He has yet to get the message. He certainly lives up to his name. I have also told Isis that she is head cat and needs to fight back and chase him. I would never hit my cats as this is no way to discipline. Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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I have patience. He already went into timeout today for attacking Isis in
her favorite spot. He was given another firm NO. As for him taking over the spot as top cat I have reassured her she will still be the #1. Icarus doesn't mess to much with Jade though. "KellyH" wrote in message news:HJ5Zc.347614$%_6.53512@attbi_s01... Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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I have patience. He already went into timeout today for attacking Isis in
her favorite spot. He was given another firm NO. As for him taking over the spot as top cat I have reassured her she will still be the #1. Icarus doesn't mess to much with Jade though. "KellyH" wrote in message news:HJ5Zc.347614$%_6.53512@attbi_s01... Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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I have patience. He already went into timeout today for attacking Isis in
her favorite spot. He was given another firm NO. As for him taking over the spot as top cat I have reassured her she will still be the #1. Icarus doesn't mess to much with Jade though. "KellyH" wrote in message news:HJ5Zc.347614$%_6.53512@attbi_s01... Sometimes it can take up to a month for the hormones to dissipate. Not the best word, but I can't think of a better one right now. For now, be consistent and firm with Icarus. Sounds like you are on the right track. Don't be surprised if Icarus takes over Isis's place as head of the cat household. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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