Cat getting attacked by another - will he recover?

[UTH]

My 14 year old cat was attacked by another cat twice in one week in the last week. I know that cats often get into little scuffles with others, but this time my cat instantly refused to leave the house. In order for him to go to the loo I had to physically take him outside whenever I sensed that he needed to go, and he rushed to his usual spots as if he was ready to burst, but then instantly wanted to get back inside. He seemed terrified to be outside. He also decided to use our bedroom for a wee one night (brand new carpets of course, typical)
Yesterday I had taken him outside, again looking pretty scared but he went to his spot to go to the loo, then out of nowhere this fking nasty cat appeared and attacked him again. He made a beeline for home, terrified and looking slightly injured. I'm going to get him to the vet ASAP today or tomorrow to check him out, and have now got him a litter tray again.

Anyone been through similar? Will he get get over this trauma? Or will he basically be an indoor cat now and will permanently be back to litter tray life? Poor guy, so sad to see him being tormented by this fking cat, after so many years of living happily going outside for fresh air, toilet etc.

[garythesign]

Good luck at the vet with your cat.

We have recently taken on a second cat who insists on attacking our resident cat.

We now have two litter trays in the house and have to keep a constant watch.

They are both lovely cats. Just wish they could get on together.

Good luck with yours

[Simpo Two]

garythesign said:

We have recently taken on a second cat who insists on attacking our resident cat.

Why do people do this?

My cat is an 'only cat' - it won't tolerate other cats and that's why I don't inflict another one on it. Cats are not like dogs, they rarely 'play nicely together'.

To the OP - consider a microchip catflap. That way he can get in in an emergency but can't be followed in by the intruder. I had to do this to keep a raiding Siamese out.

[UTH]

Simpo Two said:

Why do people do this?

My cat is an 'only cat' - it won't tolerate other cats and that's why I don't inflict another one on it. Cats are not like dogs, they rarely 'play nicely together'.

To the OP - consider a microchip catflap. That way he can get in in an emergency but can't be followed in by the intruder. I had to do this to keep a raiding Siamese out.

I've always had the chip catflap, the problem now is that he has absolutely zero interest in going out of it! Before last night's attack I did put him outside and shut the door hoping he'd go to the loo, and he came back inside using the catflap, so he still knows its there etc, but clearly doesn't want to actively go outside.

[nordboy]

We had a resident cat who had the st kicked out of her by one of the local male cats, proper kicking that cost us a fair few quid at the vets. She was very wary of going outside after that.

We then 'found' a very young male kitten (who is now fully grown). they have never really got on, but tolerate each other. As he got bigger, he caught one of the local cats having another go at our female, and immediately proceeded to dish out some summary justice. We've never seen the other cats anywhere near here since. I think he was quite proud of himself!!

The female cat doesn't wander very far, but is quite happy to go outside now, especially when our male is hanging around.

Cats will be cats??

[UTH]

nordboy said:

We had a resident cat who had the st kicked out of her by one of the local male cats, proper kicking that cost us a fair few quid at the vets. She was very wary of going outside after that.

We then 'found' a very young male kitten (who is now fully grown). they have never really got on, but tolerate each other. As he got bigger, he caught one of the local cats having another go at our female, and immediately proceeded to dish out some summary justice. We've never seen the other cats anywhere near here since. I think he was quite proud of himself!!

The female cat doesn't wander very far, but is quite happy to go outside now, especially when our male is hanging around.

Cats will be cats??

Yeah sadly not a lot I can do I fear, except hope that when the weather warms up and I start spending more time outside etc, he'll be more keen to venture out again. Short term I think I'll just have to accept it's back to litter tray and just be glad if he's not pissing in places we really don't want him to.

[garythesign]

Simpo Two said:

garythesign said:

We have recently taken on a second cat who insists on attacking our resident cat.

Why do people do this?

My cat is an 'only cat' - it won't tolerate other cats and that's why I don't inflict another one on it. Cats are not like dogs, they rarely 'play nicely together'.

To the OP - consider a microchip catflap. That way he can get in in an emergency but can't be followed in by the intruder. I had to do this to keep a raiding Siamese out.

Both cats came from the same cat rescue where they were used to living with other cats. We saw both of them in situ and didn’t envisage any problems. Live and learn

[garythesign]

An american cat behaviorist called Jackson Galaxy has an excellent You Tube channel about cat problems.

He is worth googling and then watching.

Good luck

[UTH]

garythesign said:

An american cat behaviorist called Jackson Galaxy has an excellent You Tube channel about cat problems.

He is worth googling and then watching.

Good luck

Ahhh yes I've watched quite a few of his shows on TV actually, shame he's not based nearby! Will have a look at his Youtube though, good plan.

[UTH]

Been to the vets, infected bite, possible from the mild scuffle last week rather than last night. Big abscess, so we've got pain killers and antibiotics for him, so at least we found something wrong and once fixed he might be back to his normal self.

[BoggoStump]

Get a litter tray.

Through water at the nasty cat / high powered water pistol.

dont force your cat outside

[Kes Arevo]

As Boggo said, if you cat stays in don't force it out, less chance of her not coming back one day.

A Ruddy great supersoaker is a great cat deterrent.

[Simpo Two]

BoggoStump said:

dont force your cat outside

That's a good point. It would be like someone forcing you into a boxing ring with Tyson Fury - you'd hardly be thinking 'Great, bring it on'...!

[UTH]

Yeah don't worry, I won't be forcing him out anymore, litter tray is back in use, he can go back outside one day if he wants to. Got to accept that he won't be keen for a while if at all.

A super soaker and/or Nerf gun will be getting bought soon. But this cat is bloody quick from what I've seen.

[Simpo Two]

UTH said:

A super soaker and/or Nerf gun will be getting bought soon. But this cat is bloody quick from what I've seen.

Good job the enemy isn't a Siamese. They're smart bds, you can see them planning the next move. Slightly unsettling!

[Kes Arevo]

UTH said:

Yeah don't worry, I won't be forcing him out anymore, litter tray is back in use, he can go back outside one day if he wants to. Got to accept that he won't be keen for a while if at all.

A super soaker and/or Nerf gun will be getting bought soon. But this cat is bloody quick from what I've seen.

I can picture the UTH training montage... 80's music, logs carried, gunning up things ..