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To: Rich1 who wrote (15739)	1/22/2000 9:49:00 PM
From: Carolyn	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 63513

Aww. I have 3 cats, but they all came at the same time, basically. Dr. Fox, in his newspaper column, addresses this issue a lot. I think you need to pay special attention to the cat, but I would search the internet too.

To: Rich1 who wrote (15739)	1/22/2000 10:49:00 PM
From: Sarkie	Respond to of 63513

Sounds like a classic case of jealously. It usually fades with time, but the spray bottle works well here too. Unfortunately, you have to catch them in the act. I love abys. They are so seek and beautiful. Right now I am owned by a 15 year old long haired calico, named Tramp.

To: Rich1 who wrote (15739)	1/23/2000 9:48:00 AM
From: cgraham	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

Well, First of all I should clarify Harrison is my two year old son..soon to be three (not soon enough). And though my name is Cat....anyway cats and two year olds seem to have a lot in common. On the abyssinian note, my Dad has an abyssinian (I should preface my Dad hates cats, but he doesn't consider Abby a cat, he is his mate in the english sense of the word!) and for years Abby was the perfect cat..enough dog like qualities to make him adorable, and enough cat like qualities to make him irresitible. He's had him for seven years now. Two years ago Abby started destructive behavior..going on mantles and pushing plants off the edge, reveling in the mess etc. Dad called Columbia Vet School, Tufts, cat phychologists (not that he likes cats, don't forget) trying to figure out what triggered this behavior. and it turns out Abyssinians are very territorial and "own" their owner. As soon as they feel they have not been receiving enough attention or affection, they become rascally..until you come to them on bended knee. Dad was doing constrcution on his house at the time and did not spend as much time stroking Abby's ego as he used to. Sounds like your two year old child was the catalyst and it took him a while to really act out. But there is hope, we all thought Abby was incorrigible, however, with a few weeks of intensive therapy (Dad cuddling him every morning and night and telling him he was the most handsome cat that ever existed and that he was intelligent and wonderful in every way) he was back to his old self. Abyssinians are very very intelligent, and technically solitary creatures. So one on one time should do the trick..also if you reward him and praise him when he does go in the cat box...he'll soon feel in control again. Abysinians are lovely cats...I hope it works out for you. Cat