Hi there,
I'm looking for some advice. I've found myself in a bit of a difficult situation. My f2 boy and f3 girl live in their large enclosure where usually get on fine. The last week or so he has started bullying her and now the fur is flying. They have been together since kittenhood, both have been dressed. They're around 4 years old.
They've had a hard time recently, both took a bad parasite infestation which resulted in an unhealthy bloom of bacteria in their bowels. They both lost a fair bit of weight, but I sought the appropriate veterinary treatment and now both cats seem to be on the mend.
During their illness they were shedding coronavirus which I think this can pose a threat to other cats? Thankfully due to their recovery the vet didn't think it was FIP. However with these problems all having happened, I don't really want to rehome either cat as if they have future problems like that... Well it's a lot of responsibility to put onto a new owner and I know that the welfare of my cats is my responsibility. I'm concerned that if they can't get over the fighting then I may have to euthanise one of them if I'm unable to rehome them.
I wondered if anyone has had issues with infighting between their early gens, and if so, how you managed to overcome it? It's so strange they are fighting when they seem to get on well normally, running on their wheel together, eating and sleeping together.
I've been reading that some cats may feel animosity for a long time before it develops to physical violence which can be very difficult to resolve. I've had to bath my girl today as she was covered in excrement from being pushed around and bullied by him. He's tiny but clearly very dominant. I've separated them for now, and they're both yeowling to be back together again!
The vet was useless, their behaviourist is off work sick so they cannot advise. The SSPCA were no better. Cats protection didn't pick up the phone .
Help (not judgement) would be hugely appreciated. Xx
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