Hi I have a simliar problem, my neutered tom, Mogwai has become very grumpy since 2 new kittens arrived, I can stroke him but on his terms, he will scratch & bite if he's that way out with himself, if I stroke his head or chin/under his neck etc he's fine he's grumpy about his back or around his tail, I have checked him too & he's fine, so were just waiting for things to settle down again.

I know he has the major hump with me for bringing 2 kittens into his domain (he was the dominant cat out of my 1st two) but he's going to have to like it or lump it, Im afraid the 2 kittens were in need, & I've done everything I can to accomodate his needs (extra attention etc) Willow has settled down fairly quickly, it's just Mogwai still belly aching, must be a male thing lol

i think you are both right - i did say to my partner that he is a hardy cat! and will blissfully carry on cleaning an eating if its an external injury. I know before when he has eaten his kills he gets all solome and you can tell he is poorly. I think a trip to the vets is needed! They dont always check the body all over and Lennox has very thick dense fur and being black no obvious sign of blood!

That is exactly it! His terms never used to be like that - it is like their mood changed instantly. When Lennox is on the bed in the morning he is all lovely and cute - but then LeeLou comes up and he has attitude!

Mogwai is an awesome name!

he was a weird looking kitten hence the name mogwai I think things will eventually settle down, cats are very territorial, & theres always a lot of body language & posturing before any fighting, but think about it they can't really do any of with this a kitten lol so they have to wait till the kittens older to sort out who's top cat so to speak.

So by the sounds of it both lennox & mogwai have a major strop on lol mines doubled because I took 2 kittens, lol he can tolerate Tilly because she's a girl but he often clouts Marley round the back of the head as he walks past as if to say hey Im the boss!

Willow the other neutered tom is frightened of the kittens (cos he's a wuss) but he's not as humpy as Mogwai lol.

Mogwai's the dark tabby Willows the blue tabby in the orange bucket!(both bob tail x ) Tilly is the chocolate tortie Marley is the Blue & white (both persain)

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I'm afraid I don't have much advice other than instinctively, I'd say keep a close eye on him for injuries/sickness but really leave him alone. It's clear he wants to be left alone but doesn't - you know? He's coming home and making himself visible but at arms length. So it's encouraging that he's visible - sick cats tend to hide themselves away - but he's also telling you clearly to leave him alone. Leave him be and let him come round by himself.

But can I just say, what a gorgeous cat he is! He could be Bo's dad if you, know, he wasn't neutered The same big gold eyes, the same frame, the same sleek black shiny coat - he's lush

Do you know the more I hear about Lennox and his attitude the more I love him! He's beautiful, hope you get to the bottom of his problems

Yes Lennox has an amazing personality. The update in the mad house! I got home friday eveing and my partner and I decided to ignore him - it was hard but funny - we made no eye contact - usually he would be out and not want any attention. But as soon as the ignoring started he was sitting next to me staring! getting everywhere he could to be noticed - He was getting really grumpy that no one would look at him! He ended up satying in all night!

The next morning that Feliway arrived and ever since then there has been calm in the bedroom no fighting on the bed etc lol! (im glad people are aware of the context of this post) he has allowed her to sleep next to him soooo cute! I will have to put the picture on where lenny is nose diving and she is touching his paws while she is asleep. I call lennox's fav position nose diving. It is where he extends his arms as far as they can go like superman and burys his head in between them.

Leelou's op is fastly approaching.

I totally agree with the whole mogwai and lennox not being able to communicate with kittens - it makes perfect sense! It is like us trying to explain to kids that they are annoying! a simple smack round the head seems simpler! lol!

YAYSo glad things seem to be getting to a more calmer state(so to speak) and i know you must be relieved,hopefully you'll all continue to enjoy being a mad family,look forward to some more pics..great post to read

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Aww thanx - i could write a book on the experiences of Lennox !

One chapter could be about the time he brought in a huge rat that bit me - resulting in me having to go the the doctors immediatley for a series of injections in my backside one of which was of such a large quantity that i passed out!

I was unable to sit on the right cheek and refused to talk to Lennox for a good few days!!!!

I can imagine Lennox right now propping up a bar somewhere drowning his sorrows! He's like a Derek Zoolander of the cat world - Did you know he spends on average at least an hour a day in the Hair Salon next to my house shmoozing with the clients and getting some good lap action! No wonder he has no attention for me!