Thanks bud, we do keep all doors closed. They only have access to the whole of the open plan living area and our bedroom/hallway. They can go out when they wish.
We can’t think of any other changes at all which have occurred.
Thanks again for help.
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We can’t think of any other changes at all which have occurred.
Thanks again for help.
Actually googled that! Can’t find anyone near Devon.
Sounds similar to what I went through last year. We moved from a 2 bed flat to s 3 bed house and our two cats(14 and 15 yrs old) who used to get on really well suddenly started fighting all the time. This only stopped last month after 11 months of it. They aren't fighting now but are definitely not as close as they used to be. Add to that the younger cat now randomly poops on the floor next to the litter tray. No idea why he is doing this. He was also peeing on the floor next to the trays but seems to have stopped this now. Although we've had to replace the wooden flooring already as it was wrecked and the room was so smelly because of it.
Yep it quickly destroys areas/rooms. The pee gets into underlay/concrete floor and the smell you just can’t get rid off.
also they scratch up the carpet. Already had it repaired once and waiting to do it again.
Just getting abit beyond a joke now, depressing seeing your home slowly destroyed. I’m concerned when my little girl has friend's over and they see and smell it they won’t want to come back.
also they scratch up the carpet. Already had it repaired once and waiting to do it again.
Just getting abit beyond a joke now, depressing seeing your home slowly destroyed. I’m concerned when my little girl has friend's over and they see and smell it they won’t want to come back.
My wife is obsessed with covering the snell. Plugins and other air freshners everywhere downstairs.
When I sold my house 10 years ago before we moved in I had to replace the stair carpets as the cute little terrors had destroyed it. They will not use scratch posts but will tear up the carpet and leather arms on the sofa.
When I sold my house 10 years ago before we moved in I had to replace the stair carpets as the cute little terrors had destroyed it. They will not use scratch posts but will tear up the carpet and leather arms on the sofa.
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Alright, spraying is due to them feeling their territory is in being invaded/under siege, are they indoor cats and are there other cats outside/in the neighbourhood? If you're getting angry then thats an additional tension and thats really what it boils down to its a stressful environment and they're acting accordingly they prefer a peaceful environment where they feel secure. If they were ok before theres something in their new environment that they're not comfortable with it could it be you secretly resent the cats? People make rational decisions that I'm going to tolerate my partner's baggage but that doesn't stop them from feeling resentment about it and if so its likely they're picking up on that they don't understand your arrangements but they do pick up on human emotions just like dogs and they will react to it.
Its also equally likely to be something external like neighbours cats coming through the catflap or even outside the window they are territorial and spraying is a territorial thing if they feel their territory is being violated they will attempt to strengthen their claim and thats where the spraying comes in. But since neither you or your daughter have any experience or understanding about cat behaviour my guess would be that you simply don't know how to interact in a positive way with them they're not toys or ornaments or well, baggage really. Did your partner take steps to introduce you and your daughter or were they just dumped on your place? Young kids do tend to make a lot of noise and sudden and random movement and if they're not used to it that could be another factor stressing them out.
At this point it seems like such a tangled mess its hard to know exactly whats going on but you need the help of a behavioural specialist honestly.
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Thanks for the reply, They are outdoor cats, we have other cats in the neighbourhood, however nothing which can be done to stop them coming close?
Thats what I cant put my finger on, they have been here for 2 years now, no real issue, however 6 months ago it all started. The only difference I can see is that the younger ones turned 4 years old. My Partner is obsessed with them, constantly playing, cuddling etc, I give them a pet when they come up to me, my daughter also loves them and has been taught to move very very slow towards them and they are great at waiting for her to go slow and then having a belly scratch.
I would love a specialist, however cant locate one in the Devon.
Are they spayed/neutered? That will help with the marking problem.
We have tried both, the friends and normal lol. We really have been trying.
Getting to the end of it now to be honest, just found now that our bedroom blinds (prefect fit inset ones to the windows and doors) are destroyed..... urine all in the fabric and seals.
Getting to the end of it now to be honest, just found now that our bedroom blinds (prefect fit inset ones to the windows and doors) are destroyed..... urine all in the fabric and seals.
What has changed since January 2022? Cats hate change and will act out then. I needed a lot of patience with my Lola to work out what irks her - she lets me know by peeing on the carpet/doormat but thankfully only occasionally. Try watching videos ok Yoitube by Jason Galaxy; i found his advice invaluable as cat dad.
Do they have a catflap? If so, is one that reads their microchip? If not, could other cats be using it to come into the house?
Spring has arrived -Caught a glimps of Ronnie dashing from garden into bedroom window (CCTV) -sat here waiting for him to come in for some pellets but no sign of him -went into bedroom and feathers everywhere -his first bird of the year - I wish he would just go for mice.
Has anyone had any experience of a cat giving birth in a multi-cat household? The smallest of our four is really quite round now and so I think she'll be producing kittens in the next couple of weeks. I'm kind of assuming it'll be okay with the other cats, but is there anything I should be looking out for?