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   Question    posted to Pet Trainers on 11/30/08 09:50 PM, Scarsdale, NY 10583
I have a five year old Burmese and an 11 month old Bengal.  The latter is terrified of the Burmese. she growls and swats when cornered and then runs away under a table or into the cat tree bin.  The Burmese gives chase but never hisses, growls, swats or does anything to harm the Bengal.  I have tried using a room spray, a spray on their food.  I am at a loss.  They just don't get along.  Can anyone help me?
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   Answered By     Bobbi's Holistic Pet Care , 12/02/08 02:58 PM
Bobbi's Holistic Pet Care
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Both of your cats are exhibiting signs of fear and are either acting aggressively out of fear or fearful.  I can show you easy to learn techniques that will help them both release their fear so they can come to a place of balance in their response to one another.  As a behaviorist, I use Tellington TTouch which releases fear at the cellular level in combination with Reiki (energy work) and Flower Essences (similar to homeopathy).

If you are interested please get in touch with me, Bobbi Pollack at either 914 769-1446 between 3-8 PM or e-mail me at bobbisholisticcare@verizon.net.  To learn more about what I offer feel free to log onto www.bobbisholisticcare.com.

I am honored to be of help!

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   Answered By     Westchester K-9, 12/03/08 07:11 PM
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white plains, NY 10601
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Oddly enough, I'm going through the EXACT same thing with my 17 year old Himalayan and the 5 year old Himalayan who just moved into my house.  What I've described below has been working for me - hopefully it'll work as well for you!

Try teaching the cats that it's fun to be together.  First, never do anything negative - no yelling, no spraying with water, no shaking cans of pennies (not that you're necessarily doing any of these things, just know that's not the best way to go - you don't want them to associate being scared with being together).

Ideally, you should have two people for this, so each person can be in charge of a cat, but if you can't, just hold the Bengal.  Other than when you're working with them, the cats should be kept apart, so they can't fight on their own.  Their only experience of being together should be positive.

I.

1.  Each person holds a cat (or you hold the Bengal), sitting across the room from each other.

2.  Feed the cats yummy treats

3.  Keep them together for about 5 minutes.

4.  Separate them.

5.  Gradually move the cats closer together, until you can hold them and feed them treats while sitting right next to each other.   Also, gradually increase the time you keep them together.       ***I you move closer and/or add more time, and one of the cats starts to act up, move farther apart again and decrease the time.

II.

Try to get the cats to play with you (not each other) together.  Use one of those toys that's a stick with feathers on a string...something they can chase around.

III.

Try feeding the cats together - if they're really into their food, they might be willing to ignore each other for as long as it takes to eat.   ***If they fight at meal time, though, DON'T do this part!

The more time they spend together having positive experiences and learning that nothing bad will happen if they're together the better they'll end up being together.  They may never love each other, but at least they'll get along.

Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any other quesitons - I'm happy to help!

- Joanne Willard, Westchester K-9

914-844-8680

joanne@westchesterk-9.com

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   Answered By     Bobbi's Holistic Pet Care , 01/02/09 11:20 AM
Bobbi's Holistic Pet Care
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Both of your cats are exhibiting signs of fear whether they are either acting aggressively or fearful. Find things they both enjoy like eating a meal or treat, then have them both do this at the same time. Let them see each other from a distance and then slowly decrease the distance between them. You want them to associate the good thing, the food with each other so they are making a positive association. Always start and end on a positive note. If you notice this is not working, stop it and do something they both like, for example a scratch behind the ears or on top of the head before you end the session. You might find this easier to do with another person since there are 2 cats. Another way to help calm them down is to use flower essences. The most well-known is called Rescue Remedy and is available in health food stores. The essence may help them relax and stay calm in each other’s presence. You can put a few drops in their drinking water, on their treats or food. Since this works on an energetic basis, how often you give it is most important. The general recommendation is 4 drops, 4 times a day. If they drink from their water at least twice a day, you can put 8 drops in the water. It is safe to take with other herbs, vitamins or drugs for both humans and animals. You should see some sort of change within two weeks. If you find you need more help, I can personalize a flower essence formula for each of your cats to work on their specific issues. I can also show you a technique called Tellington TTouch which releases fear at the cellular level. Please get in touch with any other concerns. I am honored to be of help! Bobbi Pollack 914 769-1446 www.bobbisholisticcare.com
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