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Another day, another cat bite - Kilroy
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Posted 1 year ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
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I am thinking more that George is getting pent up and over-excited. I think everyone but especially Sky, Deb and K-Kat have great advice (though I would get Mr K to chase Georgie through the house rather than doing it myself). Libs likes to be chased through the garden every time I spot her, it is her favourite game, I cannot imagine what she would be like to live with if she couldn't work off her pent-up energy out there.
I do think Sky is right. I look at how much Maisie bites the kits while grooming and licking and before feeding them and how much the kits bite each other and there is definitely a combination dominance/affection thing going on there. Actually, Maisie bites me too a lot, then licks me. And when she gets over-excited at night, she does nothing but chase the kits and bite the heck out of them. There were times I was worried for their wellbeing (is she mistaking them for prey?) and would actually take them away from her. But seeing as they depended on her for food, I couldn't separate them for long and they all seem to be fine (and now they bite the heck out of her to be naughty, too).
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Well, good news bad news. Mr. K is being a jerk and giving me the silent treatment; as always I haven't the vaguest clue why and I guarantee it's something idiotic. On the up side, George has been curled up on the couch with me all night, rather than in the bedroom with Mr. K.
I am so sick of this c**p. I think I would be better off alone.
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Sounds like you and Mr. K could use a few sessions with a marriage and family therapist. Using the silent treatment instead of discussing what's wrong is childish, passive-aggressive and generally a sign of someone who can't communicate effectively.
Posted 1 year ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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George might do well with some Bach flower essence. Vine is widely used for aggression and might help the situation. I have had Oreo on a mix of Vine and Beech since last spring as she has responded well. I just put the drops on her wet food. If you think the bites are because of demanding attention, look at Chickory.
http://www.nelsonsstore.com/id6.htmlPosted 1 year ago by MaryLynnVa #
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Kilroy, OY! MEN!!!! I'm glad Georgie is being nice, I hope he continues to be! The Bach's Rescue Remedy would help, I would think, and/or also Feliway. I do know that Jasper was a biter, but mainly he would bite me....hubs couldn't understand it.....when we got Rambo, the biting stopped....now when Jas feels like being a bully, he takes it out on poor Rambo. I know getting a 2nd cat is not an option for you, though. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} coming your way!
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CBM is right. This isn't the first nor will it be the last until something is changed. If Mr. Kilroy will not go--go yourself. I am living proof that going can save a marriage. It wasn't easy and Mr. SM didn't like it--but he also knew that continuing in a bad relationship would damage all in the family. I know you do not have children with Mr. K, but he does have children. Not to mention George may be biting because of the tension and hostility felt in the home. Prayers that you can work this out and know a wonderful lasting relationship that isn't dramatically swinging from one end of emotion to the other. You deserve to be happy.
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Too bad they don't make a Bach's for husbands...
Posted 1 year ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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(((Kilroy)))
Posted 1 year ago by HuddysMama #
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