Bloody cat!

[largegnt]

I posted about a month or so ago about my cats but didn't get any responses. Basically one of the cats has beeb terrorising my old 20 yo cat. I've had to physically separate them as the bully cat is huge and was last physically rolling around dragging my poor old cat with him. I managed to separate them with great difficulty given the setup of our home and the fact we have other cats and dogs living here also. They were apart for about 3 weeks. Reintroduced slowly and all seemed fine for about a week but it's started again. My old boy is being stalked and pounced on when I'm not looking and I've had enough. I've tried feliway plugs, I've told him off, put him out but nothing is working. Should I rehome? This is very stressful for everyone involved.

[Raindancer411]

If you want your older cat to have a calm last few years, you may have to rehome the other. Is there anyone you know that wouldn't mind taking the younger cat?

[largegnt]

Thanks, yes I do want my poor old boy to live stress free and doesn't look like that's going to be possible with the other one constantly harassing and attacking him. Can't think of anyone offhand. Will need to ask about I think.

[Chemenger]

If you did want to rehome the younger cat, and is sounds like it might be the only solution, your local Cat Protection branch might help you by advertising him as a home-to-home adoption. We do this quite often, we advertise and do home visits to check adopters out.

[Animals12]

Rehoming sounds like the most appropriate option for your poor elderly cat, she must be so stressed. There are lots of lovely rehoming centres that will help the other cat find a better suited forever home. It sounds like there is just such a big age gap and the young one just wants to play rough which will never go down well with oldies.

[ChickLitLover]

No I don’t think you should rehome. They are both your cats and if you’ve managed to separate them before then just do it again. It may be difficult but not impossible.

It’s really upsetting to read about people taking on pets and then rehoming when it gets a bit tough.

[Checkmeowt]

No i don't think you should rehome. Just separate them regularly. It's neither of their faults.