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Originally Posted by moshirimon
I like that answer alot better lol. I actually do similar things when they get up on the counter and it usually works. just never thought about doing it all the time. I will continue using this as an effective way. I will keep you guys updated.
But what would i do about the scratches and cuts on his back? they arent small but there is quite alot and they have scabbed up so i can feel them thrrough his fur. I thought they could have been fleas or mites at first but i was able to look through to see some and they are little scabs from her claws and teeth.
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how many times has it happened? if its happened more than a few times, then he's not able to assert himself, they probably need splitting up at night, if its just a few times, then see how it goes, he should be able to set a limit on how much he will put up with, and if she really over steps the mark she'l get a scratched nose for her enthusiasm, assuming he can assert himself - some male cats are right whimps, esp up against a fiesty female, even works if i'm not in the room and I can hear him sneeking into the cupboards for corn flakes
does it only happen at night? you can intervene if it happens when you are around, stamp your feet or say Oi! loudly and stare right at her until she looks away, she should get the message, if she carries on being too rough then put her in for eg the bathroom for 10minutes to cool off. another random tip, is dont ever use her name if you are telling her off, it can confuse cats because we often use their names for praise/food etc, pick another single word and stick to, i like Oi coz its fast and simple, gets the message across, my Jacks learnt it means Behave without me having to stamp or take a time out any more...even works from a diffrent room, if i hear him sneeking into a cupboard for cornflakes or harrassing the other cats
dont stare at her if shes scratched you tho - thats an invitation for her to fly at your your neck claws streched wide lol
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