Cat question

[Shannon Nelson]

Thanks so much for everyone's replies about this! I'm having a hard
time getting to the computer, and sorry I'm not answering
individually--but am finding the thoughts very helpful, and will run
some more thoughts (and/or what we do and what happens) by everyone in
the next few days if not sooner.

One other question, tho--our animal shelter person (who I phoned
yesterday) says that attacking the other residents is not at all
unusual for a mama. I would say it's not all that *common* either, as
we've had several litters here (before we got the spay/neuter thing
worked out--or almost worked out ) and never had this happen.
OTOH her position in the house is not quite the same as the others', as
she's been the pampered indoor princess (felt too small and delicate
for "life on the farm"), and the others are indoors only sometimes, and
only by day. Maybe that explains (partly) her different reactions???

Thanks again to all!
Shannon

[Shannon Nelson]

Ah, that's a charming thought too, LOL! (I'm really enjoying this
variety of suggestions, and finding it very thought-provoking!) I love
the idea of giving the little beast Essence of Dog, LOL! But
seriously... One thing that's struck me is that she seems to *enjoy*
the attacks. She doesn't seem fearful, just hyper-alert, *very*
aggressive, and, well, seems pretty darned pleased with herself. Seems
to thoroughly enjoy the mayhem. Does that suit lac-c?

And I'm also considering that prior to this she had such a "teasing"
and "princess" disposition. She thinks she's pretty hot stuff!

Snakes I can definitely see; and also Tub continues to sashay thru my
mind (and I'm putting off really *thinking* about it yet! Later
today...)

Thanks again!
Shannon

[J Lucas]

My understanding is that things were OK until pregnancy and birth, which she
may or may not have wanted but is responding very well to the kittens. But
the responsibility? or the waking up to her sexual world has caused her to
assert herself in the form of attack mode and she seems to direct this
towards male subjects. This imbalance might well be hormonal but difficult
to be certain.

I still think Sepia - which has a keynote of taking pleasure in teasing
others as well as the well known hormonal imbalance centred around
pregnancy, the anger and irritability especially towards males (if female) -
aversion to sex, nbws birthing, etc etc.

If Julian is reading these posts he is probably curling up in frustration at
all these rx suggestions )

Best, Joy

http://www.homeopathicmateriamedica.com
Shannon wrote

One thing that's struck me is that she seems to *enjoy*
the attacks. She doesn't seem fearful, just hyper-alert, *very*
aggressive, and, well, seems pretty darned pleased with herself. Seems
to thoroughly enjoy the mayhem. Does that suit lac-c?

And I'm also considering that prior to this she had such a "teasing"
and "princess" disposition. She thinks she's pretty hot stuff!

Snakes I can definitely see; and also Tub continues to sashay thru my
mind (and I'm putting off really *thinking* about it yet! Later
today...)

Thanks again!
Shannon

[Shannon Nelson]

Actually she's attacking anything on four feet, at this point--the dog
and the third cat are (spayed) females, and she attacks them as well.
(At first the dog was ignored, but then the dog startled a kitten, who
hissed, and now the dog is on the s*** list as well.

More clarification/questions below:
Yes, except for the nipping and biting her humans for "fun", teasing
the dog, and being a generally sassy little thing. When she nipped
me, I bopped her; on the rare occasions when the dog snapped and
snarled at her "poke", she'd back off (until next time! Even then I
was rooting for the dog.).

So I would not say that her prior state was a *balanced* one, but I
would agree that her imbalance at that time was tolerable.
Mm, definitely wanted. I have yet to meet an unspayed female cat that
didn't, but I'm no expert. This one, tho, was begging, even from the
dog and the humans. (Which I gather is also not unusual for a cat in
heat!)
As above--not just males; they just happened to be the first "innocent
victims".
Okay, given the prior "non-standard" behaviors and the fact that she's
an "equal opportunity aggressor" (not just toward males) are you still
thinking sepia? Why that more so than Tub, for instance? (Thinking
about the Scarlett O'Hara/Gone With the Wind picture of sepia, I guess
I can see it; but would a constitutional sepia tend to have more
trouble with the "childrearing" phase than she has?
Well, this is a *discussion*, and based on a (albeit scanty) case, so
methinks Julian can stand it! )

Thanks again!
Shannon

[J Lucas]

So there is an intensified need to assert herself (domineering?) with an
aggressive gesture. The tendency, susceptibility was already there and maybe
the need to protect kittens has made this more intense??

Does jealousy come into it?

In many ways this is natural animalistic behaviour but we humans want them
to be cuddly and soft all the time. If she's laughing her whiskers off at
all this in her sassy nature then is it such a bad thing.

How inappropriate is the behaviour, how threatening are the attacks and to
what degree is she or the other animals suffering because of it.

I would be tempted to think along these lines before any rx.

Best, Joy
Shannon wrote

Actually she's attacking anything on four feet, at this point--the dog
and the third cat are (spayed) females, and she attacks them as well.
(At first the dog was ignored, but then the dog startled a kitten, who
hissed, and now the dog is on the s*** list as well.

edited

[Howard A Asinoff]

Just a quik add - I have seen Sepia's who can be most loving but can
suddenly express their true Sepia nature on the turn-of-a-dime!
Grace & Peace
On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 15:10:07 +0000 J Lucas writes:

has > caused her to assert herself in the form of attack mode and
she seems to direct
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[Linda Birkmann]

I breed cats and I read with interest that Dr Krishnaamurthy said that to avoid c-sections, give 1 dose pulsatilla 10M to prevent needing a section.
What dose would you give a cat to prevent a section? I would think 10M would be too much, plus when would it be given? Cats are normally preg average 65 days.
Thank you

Linda Birkmann
Pussetoe Birmans
www.pussetoebirmans.com

[Maria Bohle]

I have a small farm. All kinds of animals - we usually lose a few babies every ear to birthing problems. For the last couple of years I give Pulsatilla 200C to all animals just around the time they are due. Have not had a problem or lost a baby since.

[Victoria Mashevsky]

Linda, you cats are gorgeous! I wish I was in place in life where I could afford to settle down and get one the kittens like yours! Although in all honesty, I would prpbably get a French Bulldog then : ) Back to the remedy - not sure what type of problems at birth happen with your breed i.e. if the C-section happens because the head is just too big to fit birth canal (i.e. common problems with English Bulldogs). If such is the case, I don’t see how Puls can help. Puls helps to keep the baby in right position (head first), I am sure if we are talking about multiple babies the order of them coming to the birth canal is very important. So I see how Puls can be helpful there.

Best of luck to you and your beautiful cats!

V



Victoria M-Sky
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[Linda Birkmann]

I use pulsatilla 200c to prevent infection, especially when you dot want to breed every heat.
Why do you use this?
Thank you
Linda Birkmann
Pussetoe Birmans
www.pussetoebirmans.com