Little Girl continues to act fearful.
So I’ve put calming collars on her, Hissy and Graybie. I didn’t put one on Yella because he’s already the most mellow cat in the world. I still have the diffusers going. And I am offering Little Girl time alone in the bedroom.
As far as Hissy goes, I gave up and took up the rug. Maybe later I can put it back down, but better store it in the closet than leave it down and let him ruin it.
So far, so good. Let’s just hope things finally calm down around here.
Dogpaddling Through Life 
Sounds like you are doing everything you can to keep everyone happy.
I’m working on it.
Purrs that your sweet kitties find peace together again
Thank you. I hope so also.
You deserve a calming atmosphere in your home. Too bad mellow Yella doesn’t have an influence on the others. Have you tried using some calming essentials oils?
No. Do they work for cats?
My bipeds had that problem with a particular rug. They ended up throwing it away. We never could work out why that rug produced that response from the cat!
I don’t know either but he is clearly attracted to it.As I type this he is grooming his butt while lying atop the rolled up rug.
Hope things settle down now.
One would hope, but this morning I was wakened at 3 am by Little Girl and Graybie fighting beneath my bed. Maybe I’ll look into a platform bed.
Oh dear. I hope you can get to the bottom of it.
Thanks. The vet could find no medical reason and we did blood and urine screens to be sure.
My son has a backpack that one of our cats will pee on if he leaves it out. Only that particular bag! We have no idea why. I’ve not heard of calming collars. Please keep us posted!
I heard of the collars from another reader and decided to give them a try. They’ve not been on a week yet so I’ll give them time, but keep your fingers crossed!
You don’t have any stray cats that hang outside your place do you? That would explain Little Girl acting fearful and Hissy marking his territory by pooping outside the litter box. Just a thought…..hope things settle down for you guys! ❤️
There are cats that hang out around here. I have heard them yowling outside some evenings. What would you suggest I do?
I hope they continue to improve 💜💜
Thank you! I hope so too.
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hopefully things will keep heading in a good direction
Thank you. I sure hope so!
I hope you kitty mother’s day present is that things go calm down. You are such a great fur baby mama. We’ll keep our paws crossed. ❤
Thank you. I hope for that as well. This has been frustrating and upsetting for all of us.
I have all my parts crossed for you Jenn. I was doing a bit of research about cats pooping outside of the litterbox; boys in particular & many articles said male cats will do that to show they are in pain from some ailment or another. Do you think Hissy Fit might have something wrong? You’re a great Cat Mom so I am just throwing ideas out there.
I am really confused by Little Girl’s behaviour.
I can tell you that the Feliway MUST work on Siddhartha Henry because Monday I took it out of socket & forgot to plug it back in. I went out with a friend for 3 hours. When I came back he went berserk & even threw up?!?! He is NOT sick; I had him checked. Once the Diffuser was plugged back in; sanity was restored to our little kingdom….
Cats are mystifying!!! Utterly……
(((hugs))) Sherri-Ellen
Maybe Hissy should go to the vet too. You think that could be affecting Little Girl? Thanks.
I wouldn’t use essential oils per se – there are some solutions that are safe for cats (I just got a Jackson Galaxy “peacemaker” which is to calm a bully & prop up the bullied one.) There’s a Feliway spray and other similar ones. The oils you might buy to diffuse for humans can be harmful to animals (lots of articles on this).
I think you made the right decision with the rug (win the battle lose the war…)
Purrayers & POTP for you and all your furries – especially for Little Girl !
Thanks Mary. We’re using Feliway diffusers as well as the calming collars. ❤️
I hope that those calming collars work good…..since almost a year ago, somany things have been happening to your family…..I fell very worry of your fur family, too……Yella Fella….he looks always so peaceful…..I always enjoy looking at his pictures….that make me feel good. 🙂
Thank you! We have been through a lot, but we are hanging in there and we will make it.
Jen, I wonder if some strays are encroaching on your cats’ territory. Like, maybe some strays are marking near your door (or like your sliding door, if you have one)? Your cats would be able to smell that, since their sense of smell is so much better than ours. That might explain Why Little Girl stays upstairs, and why Hissy’s pooping outside the box. Just a thought. Paws and fingers crossed for you all. We hope the collars and Feliway work!