Hi All,
Just wanted opinions on something that happened this morning that was very out of character for my little Bengal boy.
Percy is almost one year old 22.3.13 and we have had him since September last year.
He up until now has excellent toilet habits, always using one of the trays left for him, which are cleaned after every use.
This morning I had been out on the yard doing my horses, came in for a shower and left a pile of washing on the landing upstairs.
The doorbell rang, a delivery lady asking if I would take a large parcel in for next door. Percy was stood behind me and let out a really loud GROWL....... I turned round and all his hair was stood up and he was growling for all he was worth, something he has never done before. He shot past me up the stairs and I went after him, cuddled him and he appeared back to normal.
Next thing I see him squatting on my husbands trousers and having a little wee...... he has never done this before.
Do you think it was fright, or maybe asserting his authority or marking his territory I really have no idea. I didn't scold him as it was so out of character, should I have done?
Any ideas?

He may well have been frightened by the bell, big box, delivery person all at once.

I would just keep an eye on him, but it may just be a one off thing. (hopefully!)


Heather

They seem to love clothes, so make sure the clothes are picked up. Sounds like Percy was a tad scared and out of his element. Hopefully, it was a one-time thing.

It sounds to me like he was very frightened and like humans when they are under extremely scary circumstances accidents can happen.

My Bengal did this once on my bed and it's never happened since.

Fingers (and toes) crossed its only a one off. If it happens again I would recommend a trip to your local vets.

Gordon.