I know this is a topic which has come up before. I've read many of the other threads, but this situation is somewhat unique.
We have 4 cats. Peter and Vassi are 10 years old and brother & sister. We also have Kesha (boy) and Philippa, who are approximately 3.5 years old.
When we first got the younger cats, Peter adjusted very quickly and befriended them both. Vass, however, has never adjusted. She hates Philippa and hunts her non-stop. Every single day, there's a giant battle -- she attacks the little one, with no provocation. For example, Philippa might be sitting on a chair. Vass stalks up, then rears up and attacks. As a result, her relationship with the other 2 cats is pretty dismal, as well.
In addition to this, Vass is urinating all over the house. Medical problems have been ruled out via numerous vet visits. The vet has started suggesting anti-anxiety meds for her, but I'd like to avoid this if at all possible. Plus, it doesn't change the underlying problem.
In terms of urination, it's not spraying as much as giant pools of it left in random locations, such as the bed, the floor by the window, under a chair, etc. We already have 4 litterboxes that are changed daily. I've tried separating them into different parts of the house, but it doesn't work, as they howl and scratch at the closed doors, AND wherever we put Vass, she leaves a gigantic pool of her urine.
I'm at the end of my rope. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
We have 4 cats. Peter and Vassi are 10 years old and brother & sister. We also have Kesha (boy) and Philippa, who are approximately 3.5 years old.
When we first got the younger cats, Peter adjusted very quickly and befriended them both. Vass, however, has never adjusted. She hates Philippa and hunts her non-stop. Every single day, there's a giant battle -- she attacks the little one, with no provocation. For example, Philippa might be sitting on a chair. Vass stalks up, then rears up and attacks. As a result, her relationship with the other 2 cats is pretty dismal, as well.
In addition to this, Vass is urinating all over the house. Medical problems have been ruled out via numerous vet visits. The vet has started suggesting anti-anxiety meds for her, but I'd like to avoid this if at all possible. Plus, it doesn't change the underlying problem.
In terms of urination, it's not spraying as much as giant pools of it left in random locations, such as the bed, the floor by the window, under a chair, etc. We already have 4 litterboxes that are changed daily. I've tried separating them into different parts of the house, but it doesn't work, as they howl and scratch at the closed doors, AND wherever we put Vass, she leaves a gigantic pool of her urine.
I'm at the end of my rope. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.
Thanks again.
