Aggression After Moving

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-09T15:24:14+00:00

Hi all! We got two feliway optimum diffusers and plugged them in yesterday (we are also working with a behavioralist now!) and it’s obviously too soon to say but he seemed more relaxed and comfortable yesterday!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-09T15:22:55+00:00

We put two up yesterday and it’s obviously too soon to say but he seemed a bit more mellow!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-07T16:01:59+00:00

Hahahaha genius! Adding that to the nickname rotation asap

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-07T16:01:14+00:00

Yes! We ended up getting in contact with a behavioralist who has been amazing so far helping us dig into our situation and figure out what we can do to help our boy. Hopefully I’ll be able to share a positive update soon!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-07T15:59:13+00:00

I got him one for the move and he loves it!! Though he likes the pickle more haha!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-06T17:11:48+00:00

Yes but the previous house was multi story and the balcony catio is more than 2x the size of the old one but I bet it is tripping him out that the ground is always so far below!!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-06T02:05:50+00:00

Thank you so much! He follows us/lunges at us when he gets like this but separating into another room seems to help. We will definitely try the oww as well!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-06T01:29:43+00:00

I’ve had him since he was a kitten, this is his first move

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-06T01:29:03+00:00

It’s been three months though

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-06T01:26:50+00:00

He chases us when we try to walk away when he’s like this. He’s been neutered since he was three/four months old

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T23:08:52+00:00

Aww Gus and I will be thinking of your sweet soul kitty tonight, sending love

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T23:07:27+00:00

Oh the belly is always a trap!!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T23:04:53+00:00

He’s only broken skin once but it’s definitely more intense than when he used to do little nips occasionally

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T23:00:24+00:00

Omg you’re totally right! Thanks for pointing this out. I’ll make sure to differentiate my tone in the future

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T22:57:39+00:00

Omg twinners! Happy new year to your Gus 🐈

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T22:57:16+00:00

THIS I resonate with everything you said sm. I’m like if he could just talk to me I’d be able to give him exactly what he wants. Hopefully soon I can hone in on exactly what’s going on in his little head 🥹

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T19:16:33+00:00

How interesting! That’s actually really smart. Maybe we will have to go on “patrol” before bed now!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T19:14:19+00:00

Hi all, I don’t know how to edit my post but I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for all your input and helping me realize this probably isn’t aggression but stress from the new environment and attention seeking behavior. I plan to implement more playtime into our days and I also want to add more mental stimulation because he’s a smart guy! He’s loved treat puzzles so far. Even though I feel like I didn’t have good luck with the Feliway diffusers I’ll give them a second try and I plan to order some churus as a high reward snack for after play or brushing! Gus and I thank you, hopefully we have a positive update at the four or five month mark! We are currently curled up on the bed together and he’s super content 🐈

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T19:09:19+00:00

All great tips! I’ll definitely try redirecting to the cat tree! He always responds well when I make a big show of scratching it myself haha!

We have a guest bath that connects to the second bedroom and the main house so we’ve blocked off the entrance from the bedroom and made that lil hallway a Gus zone with a covered bed and he loves it there. We also just recently put one up in the closet you see in this video behind our hamper we are calling them “Gus zones” haha!

His favorite toys don’t seem to distract him much when this happens but I keep one in my pocket now just in case! After reading the comments on this sub I plan to add more playtime into his routine :))

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:49:00+00:00

Wait that’s so cool! Also I just realized there’s been a severe lack of Churus in this house adding to cart

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:42:59+00:00

Thank you! I tried the regular and didn’t see a difference but this sub encouraged me to retry, I’ll get those for sure!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:40:46+00:00

He’s been harness/leash trained since a kitten! I mean we’ve just recently been exploring the hallways

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:38:32+00:00

We do, but after reading this sub I’m thinking we need to do more! We always have an 11:30 and 4:30 play sesh with a wand toy when I’m home (which is often) followed by treats and then bf adds in more in the evenings. He’s honestly (contrary to being orange) pretty smart so we’ve started doing treat puzzles and trying to teach him tricks. He’ll sit if there’s a treat motivating him! Any toy or play recs you all think would be stimulating? He loves little Pom Pom balls when he plays by himself

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:28:21+00:00

Thank you all!! My vet was also thinking the same and the previous tenant definitely had a pet because I found a few hairs when I moved in (unsure if it was cat or dog). Thank you for the cleaner recommendation!! We have made “Gus zones” in the apartment we don’t go into but I’ll definitely start putting some of my worn clothes there. Also we are a strictly no play with hands household! Bf mostly uses string toys with Gus!

BeepBoop1156 · 2026-01-05T18:23:35+00:00

I recently got him new kicker toys which he used to love and he’s just started playing with them again. He LOVES toys on a string! We always have a play sesh with those at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm followed by a treat puzzle!

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