Hi Melissa
I have a huge bumper pack of zylkene coming this week! When I first ordered it, I didn't realise they needed two capsules a day. I started both on it and realised I would run out over Christmas so just gave it to Hendrix as his need was greater. All became calm and I halved his dose but had another pack on the way when it all kicked off again. As soon as this large pack arrives, they can both take the full dose for 25 days if required. Jagger, though, seemed to be even more bonkers after he'd had his - Jon looked at me and said how it seemed to be having the opposite effect! But then the feliway has an unusual effect on jagger as well. Apparently I may need to change to pet remedy and see if that suits him better.
I've had two good days though. Last night neither of them were bothered about sleeping in with us which is always a good sign. Jagger started playing with a 'blabber ball' at 11pm which he'd never been bothered with before. I thought Hendrix would get up to investigate and it might kick off again, but it all went quiet. I've been confiscating their noisy toys at night as that was how it all started in the early hours the other day. Jagger got up to play with the ping pong ball in the cardboard scratcher and all hell broke loose!
Jon did find jagger on our bed when we got home last night as we did New Years when we got home. Which is usually hendrix's spot, so we're not sure if he'd been ousted or if they were laying together as Hendrix will always come running to the door to greet us. I might move one of our pet cams to see exactly what is happening there.
Yesterday I removed jagger from the doorway when I spotted him lying in wait for Hendrix (rather than carrying Hendrix past) and had a game with him in the front room while Hendrix decided where he wanted to settle. Hendrix came in and they both watched the big cat programme with us on Sky. In different places but still in the same room and it was pretty relaxed.
I haven't seen evidence yet of jagger blocking Hendrix coming through the cat flap and I have a camera trained on the door so I can keep a close eye as it is a concern. If I do need to add another though, now I've seen your set up, I will definitely get the dog ramp etc! What a brilliant idea!
Fingers crossed for another couple of calm days
xx