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morfias3042 · Oct 26, 2008, 06:48 PM

I have 5 cats, but 2 of them (both girls) are very aggressive towards the others. I'm a bit worried because they keep beating up on my kitten... So far she's got a torn ear, a chunk out of her leg, several scratches, and very uneven fur. I locked them into my room to avoid trouble, but is there an easier way? :( Anything would be helpful. (btw, I've tried both of them on calm medicine, with no results.)

linnealand · Oct 27, 2008, 08:23 AM

I don't know exactly what to recommend to you for the behavioral problems, but please keep that kitten completely away from them! What you described is an awful lot of very serious abuse from the larger cats. I wish that she hadn't been exposed long enough to get one injury that bad, much less several.

I don't know where you live, but you might want to call warren eckstein's radio show for free advice. It's called The Pet Show. If you do decide to call, make sure you call early. I know the lines get a lot of calls.

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• National Show: USA & Canada

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Call in: 800-321-8828 Syndicated from WOR 710am New York

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morfias3042 · Oct 27, 2008, 03:25 PM

I wish I'D known sooner! I had seen rough fur and just thought that it was a play thing gone a little off, but when I picked her up I saw all of the damage. I got bitten while 2 of them were in a tussle! It's gone too extreme, so yes, I'll try that.

linnealand · Oct 27, 2008, 04:05 PM

It might be worth a shot. I've never tried calling, but I listen to his radio show through iTunes podcasts. I won't tell you that I agree with every single thing he says, but it can't hurt to have an extra free resource. Like I said, if you do decide to call, I would call extra early.

I know that he has a book called how to get your cat to do what you want, which you might want to take a look at. I read the dog version. Although I think there are better dog books out there, he has some interesting approaches that I didn't find in other books. In any case, a book might be a good idea.