| Title: | Meower Power is Valuing Differences |
| Notice: | FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY |
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| Created: | Sun Feb 09 1986 |
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Please don't have me committed for this...it's not for me --- I
don't even have any cats.
My sister has two neutered male cats - a "mutt" cat (your basic
black and white feline domesticus) and a GORGEOUS Himalayan. The
problem is the "mutt" cat (who was the first addition to the family)
is quite aggressive with the smaller Himalayan. The Himalayan has
become incredibly shy, which is a shame since he's so beautiful.
Anyway, my sister read somewhere that there are vitamin and/or mineral
supplements you can give cats that will decrease their aggressive
behavior? Has anyone ever heard of this? If so, what are these
supplements?
Any other suggestions for aggressive cat behavior?
Thanx,
LZP
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| 391.1 | Sort Of... | INK::KALLIS | Support Hallowe'en | Mon Nov 17 1986 09:36 | 5 |
There are certain hormonal medications that can do this, but I
_strongly_ urge you to check any such use with her vet.
Steve Kallis, Jr.
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| 391.2 | lots to consider | HIGHFI::BRODERICK | aka <momcat> | Mon Nov 17 1986 17:28 | 16 |
re: .0
i've never heard of vitamins/minerals to curb aggression - what i have
heard of (and used at various times) is a hormone called Ovaban - the
several times i've used it for aggression, it has been effective, but
i would greatly hesitate before using it again - ovaban over a period
of time can contribute to various problems - my 16 yr old female was
an 'over-groomer' for most of her life, was given ovaban, and is now
diabetic (which may or may not be related, but i'm suspicious) -
i had 2 males (littermates), rudi & fritz who were fighting badly -
ovaban helped temporarily, but we ended up having to find a home for
one of them upon the advise of an animal behaviorist as well as our vet
- there are times when certain personalities just can't work -
karen
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| 391.3 | Really?? | RSTS32::TABER | If you can't bite, don't bark! | Tue Nov 18 1986 14:32 | 6 |
Please forgive the naivete, but.... Littermates fight?? bugs | |||||
| 391.4 | PUZZLE::CORDESJA | Fri Nov 21 1986 15:28 | 5 | ||
Ever heard of sibling rivalry? It also applies to cats. I don't
know if they really understand the concept of "we both came from
the same parents". The world may never know.
Jo Ann
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