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Have you considered placing him in another room for mealtimes? That way, your other cats can eat in peace.

You may want to consider portioning his meals using a timed feeder. I own a similar one, with an ice pack built in for wet food, available on Amazon as well. You can set it to dispense food up to 5 times per day. I’ve also heard that these are good for cats that eat too fast, as they have to “hunt” for their food little by little (alternatively, you can also hide his food in small portions around whatever room he eats in, inside puzzle feeders, etc). I think the food dispenser is probably easiest. The version I linked to above is $36, but I’m sure you can find it cheaper on OfferUp or eBay.

As for fighting, Jackson Galaxy and Pam Johnson-Bennett have some great suggestions. Pam has a great reintroduction guide here. They also stress the importance of playing with your cat to get any excess energy or aggression out.

My guess for why he attacks the other cat may be some insecurity on his part about his status in the home. Do you have any cat trees, or high perches where he can sit? That may help him feel secure. Does he get to spend adequate time with you? I know it sounds silly, but some studies now show that cats view their owners in the same way that children view their parents, in contrast to dogs, who view their owners as pack leaders. Maybe your cat feels like the child who is always getting disciplined (however well-deserved it may be). In either case, reintroduction would likely be the first thing to try. It can take weeks, but it may be worth it for some peace in the home.

Another option is Feliway Multicat . It is a diffuser system (and I believe they have a spray version) designed for homes with multiple cats. The diffuser contains artificial pheromones designed to mimic the ones produced by a mother cat to calm her kittens. A friend of mine volunteers at a local shelter that utilizes these extensively to help keep the peace among their cats, and I know they’re quite popular in households with cats that don’t get along. It’s a pricey product and you may need multiple diffusers throughout your home for adequate reach, but again, you may find them cheaper elsewhere. Additionally, you can try placing them specifically where the two cats fight.

Good luck with everything. If you do choose to re-home your cat, the best thing would be to find him a loving home yourself, or at the very least, be sure you are looking at no-kill shelters (they often have waiting lists, by the way, so you’ll likely have to wait a bit - but it would save his life!) Be transparent about his issues and his need to be an only cat (in probably an adults-only home) so he can be placed where he’d be a good fit.

I hope it all works out for you and you can all live peacefully together!

The cat sounds like it's bored and has pent up energy. Pets are like little toddlers: If you dont entertain them, they will do it themselves and it can be destructive at times. Here are some things you can help redirect and expand say energy:

Hunt/play:
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009R3SFBC/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3NI31Y/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBC5M6Q/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O127GZU/

Perches/things to climb/scratch
https://www.amazon.com/CatastrophiCreations-Deluxe-Cat-Playplace-Wall-Mounted/dp/B01EXLSKRQ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5TUVXU/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BA6LSK/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X6UEH6/

These are just some ideas. Also go to your local pet store. If the cat doesn't like the new toy, usually they will let you return the toy for a full refund.

These work great. Put one where the cat goes. One Sight Cat scat mat Anti-Cats Network Digging Stopper Prickle Strip Home Pest Repellent 78'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P7JJV9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8MR1CbZTA7MER

There are these plastic spike thingies you can put in your flower pots to discourage the cat from getting in there. Cheapest are the ones at Daiso. Dunno if you have that store..so here is a link to them on Amazon.


Cat Scat Mat With Garden Spikes, Anti-cat Prickle Strip w/12 Staples, 12 Strips, Tape, Deter Dog Digging Yard, Fence, Pots, Repel Critters Climbing Birdfeeder, Safe no Hurt,11.8inx6.5ft Roll https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDNH18L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pXsmDb1D1GH9F

If you don't want the cat to jump on something, like your counters, then try these:

PetSafe ScatMat Indoor Pet Training Mat for Dogs and Cats , Sofa Size, 12 X 60 inch, Pet Proof Your Home, Electronic Training Mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017XBDPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UYsmDb6SZ2MJE

Or these Ssscat Spray Ssscat Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RIA95G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sZsmDbWXRRJSB

What do you mean by 'drops things'?