How to help my scared cat who hides from my other aggressive cat?

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I'm wondering how to loosen Daisee 1 year now, from her extreme devotion and loyalty ...who is very protective and nurturing...to my 6 year old neutered male cat who hasn't allowed Daisee to interact with me in any way...now she holds herself back at all times even hides..so athletic she could wrestle Zimba down at 5 months.. now she won't dare hold her head up! It's so sad... Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 9 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

First of all, Daisee and Zimba are beautiful cats! Different cats can develop a hierarchy among themselves and some more passive cats can become more and more withdrawn. Anxiety can also develop in either or both cats, leading to some of these changes. Some cats benefit from calming pheromone collars or diffusers (Feliway is one example) to help ease any anxiety. You can also consider having a specified time each day where Zimba needs to be confined to a different room so that you can have some bonding time with Daisee. It is also worth consulting a veterinary behaviorist who will be able to evaluate their behavior in your home and determine if any other behavioral modifications or medications are necessary. I hope that all goes well!

How to help my scared cat who hides from my other aggressive cat?

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