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General Chat / First child behaving badly- bitten my new baby girl
« on: March 26, 2010, 02:48:55 PM »
My Boy Nivvy (3) is neutered and has become aggressive with us. He charges our feet to take nips as he passes and will go for hands if we reach into the cage. He used to be a softie but since we moved house (3 months ago)- and he moved into a side room he has become unfriendly. we used to let him roam the house but he ate everything,peed on the sofas and we have decided to limit the damage by reducing his access. He doesnt see much of us since the room is closed off(I have a jack russell he hates) except during evening playtime. formerly he was in the hallway and saw us all day- between naps. Is he too isolated?
We thought he was lonely- so we got a young female for him. Pookie is 7 months and was quarantined for 8 weeks and kept in another room. Today we attempted to introduce them- but he bit off her poor little toe through the cage between them! She is very gentle and was so interested in him- but he was instantly aggressive and attacked her at once. The toe is still bleeding and must be very sore. what should I put on it other than washing in saline? Its midnight here so no vets available. I cant see bone as its so bloody but its definitely shorter. i feel terrible about it. Will she forget he hurt her if I leave them separated for a few weeks before trying again?
Is there any hope for the pair to become friends now? What should I do?
TIA
We thought he was lonely- so we got a young female for him. Pookie is 7 months and was quarantined for 8 weeks and kept in another room. Today we attempted to introduce them- but he bit off her poor little toe through the cage between them! She is very gentle and was so interested in him- but he was instantly aggressive and attacked her at once. The toe is still bleeding and must be very sore. what should I put on it other than washing in saline? Its midnight here so no vets available. I cant see bone as its so bloody but its definitely shorter. i feel terrible about it. Will she forget he hurt her if I leave them separated for a few weeks before trying again?
Is there any hope for the pair to become friends now? What should I do?
TIA