How to Introduce a New Cat to your Old cat
Ok for all of those that are thinking that this is just a referral to my popular “shaven pussy” post it can’t be further from the truth.
9 days ago me and Becky adopted a little black cat, from a friend of Rory (my hardware engineer). We already have a 13 – 14 year old cat (cork) so I don’t quite know what we were thinking bringing a little 1 year old cat into the house thinking all would be well. We did have plans to get a kitten when Cork has Karked it but we just happened upon this homeless little cat.
Our first thought last week when we first got Poppy (we renamed her from Salem) was that we’d just introduce the 2 cats to each other and all would be well. How wrong we were when the mother of all cat fights started! They say that cats fighting is the worst noise there is and it’s pretty horrific. Needless to say we decided that it was a bad option…. so what were we to do?
The answer is that when you introduce a new cat you have to do it slowly, and create an isolation room for the new cat (includes food, bed, litter tray), while the existing cat has the run of the house. Slowly you introduce the scent of the new cat to the old cat and vice versa. You can also put the existing cat in the isolation room while the new cat gets some freedom in the house. We had some hissing and spitting when the cats happened to see or smell each other but this has gradually subsided. The new cat was even out in the garden at the weekend and caught a bird … so was definitely settling in.
Anyway after a careful week of slowly introducing the 2 cats together it is amazing how adaptable they are. I was amazed how my old grumpy cat has just accepted the new cat, and amazed how the new cat has got used to us and got into a routine.
MelC 1788 days ago
http://www.melcarson.comPut butter on its paws to stop it running away!
Toby Graham 1785 days ago
It’s all about smell. The cats sent glands are on their whiskers I think. I’ve heard you take a damp rag and wipe your current cat in the place mentioned above. You then repeat on the new cat to bound the smells. And Repeat.
You create a clan smell thats a combination of all your cats and you. I think that would work faster than the method above.
DaveN 1785 days ago
@Toby Graham the clothes thing does work but be prepared for the hissing in your direction when you take the scented clothe to the new cat !
Dave
Shawndh 1784 days ago
I just got a kitten Siamese as a companion for my 5 year old Siamese. Thought they would get along well since my cat likes other cats in general. WRONG. My 5 year old hisses everytime the new cat comes near. The new cat just looks at him and avoids him when he starts hissing. So for now, the new cat is in the isolation room. But they both smell each other’s scents. Old cat doesn’t hiss at new cats scent, just when he comes near. I’m so disappointed.
AlchemyV 1781 days ago
http://www.alchemyv.co.ukOk its not SEM related, and I’m not a cat lover but I will keep this in mind when I get a new dog.
claire 1773 days ago
I have 2, 3 year old siamese male cats and have just got a female kitten. Its only day 2, but my 2 boys who are brothers and usually get on sooo well are hissing and growling at each other let alone the new cat. Its so distressing and I hope they all learn to be happy together….
Kirsty 1769 days ago
Oh lord – I don’t know what to do now..! It’s day one and we’ve just introduced them through home made bars (thanks the 3 patio chairs..!) – all seemed ok, no hissing or spitting but I tried to give a cuddle to my oldy and he was having none of it. Is he just sulking or does he now hate me..????
DaveN 1768 days ago
Kirsty .. No the Old is just a bit miffed that you smell like the new cat has well… it will pass
michael 1767 days ago
I’v recently got a 2 month old cat and allready have a 1 year old cat the little one keeps on hissing and the old cat juststares but sometines hisses any suggestions? thanks
michael
Julianne 1699 days ago
My sister and I discovered a stray cat and her kitten wondering at night in our yard. We were going inside to check if we could keep it and it accidentally got in our house and our older cat started a cat fight imeediatly and we didnt know what to do so we just through the stray outside back w/ her kitten. That was the end of that. We are still trying to introduce them. The stray will stay on the outside of the padio door and our cat will stay in the inside but they cant seem to get used to each other like that.
Any Segustions?
Don 1610 days ago
My wife and I have a 6-7 month old cat(Peanut) and we just bought a kitten whom is about 2 weeks old. They are both girls. We thought that Peanut would enjoy the company of another cat but we were wrong. Peanut doesn’t move in to fight but hisses and even made that aweful noise VERY LOUD!! Peanut is definetely much bigger and we don’t know whether to leave them alone or not. Should we just give them some time apart or is it time in the open house that will help them get to know eachother? Is it possible that Peanut will never like our new cat or is it possible that she will kill the new cat if we leave them alone? While we are home she just runs away from the kitten but will hiss and such too. I just don’t want a big cat fight…atlease while we aren’t home.
Any tips? I’d hate to get rid of the kitten but we just don’t know what to do if our other one doesn’t like the new one or will kill her
penny 1560 days ago
can’t believe how ignorant everyone is why don’t people do their research BEFORE they put cats together – how would you all like to come home and find a perfect stranger in your lounge, eating and drinking and cuddling your beloved, not very is the answer. Why should cats be any different. please please everyone do your research.
It takes a least a week of transferring smells (only when the cats look comfortable with the new smell will it be the right time – surely you know when your cat is happy)
Then the cats should see each other through bars / or some kind of barrier – both being given treats at this time to associate the potential threat as non threatening and a nice thing.
This should go on for several more days – again ‘you’ as parent being aware if the cats are at ease.
Only and then only (about 2 weeks – don’t be impatience – it’s about your cats long term happiness not YOU at this point). Allow them in the same room – again plenty of treats.
Supervise these together moments for about 2 days – then once you’re happy, the cats will be allowed to meet and greet (nose to nose and bottom sniffing) – there is absolutely no need for hissing, growling or fighting if this procedure is followed.
Then within days you will be delighted at a harmonious household that you can enjoy for years to come – play together – eat together – sleep together.
Please put the cat first – if not you are obviously not a cat lover and I’m not sure why you got a cat.
xx good luck to all those who care and research well – you will have a happy household.
Helen 1540 days ago
Looking after a 4 month old kitten whilst my daughter & family on 3 wk holiday. My poor 3 yr old Oscar NOT amused at all. He’s already taken a dump in the litter tray ( even although he’s very much an outdoor guy!!) Guess he’s marking the litter tray ……….???!!!???
What else can I do to keep the peace for 3 weeks only? I’ve done the scent transfer thingy although it’s only been 48 hours. The low menacing growling, spitting and hissing is unnerving to say the least!!! ANY other BRIGHT IDEAS Folks????
kristina 1468 days ago
http://IlovecatsintroducingonetoanotherHi
i had one cat he had my undivided attention then we bought two kittens cat number one did a lot of hissing but the kittens knew their place, basically on their backs neck exposed for dominant cat to bite their necks (this in normal submission don’t get scared but watch in case you need to intervene Ie cat crying)
They now get on well and sniff each others bums a little too often for me.
I have had them all neutered (a must with male cats)
I have now adopted an older black cat with bollocks and he is in the isolation room and a good thing as when the existing cats smelt him in his box they all legged it out the catflap. And the new cat is hissing at the smells of them on my hand. As said in other comments you must do this scent transfer very slowly and expect set backs. I in a few weeks will get the new one de bollocked so harmony can hopefully ensue. (fingers crossed).
i love cats and would have a 100 but we have now set a limit for at 4 plus the visiting female from next door. You have to think of the cats not yourself. Expect to give 6 months to this kind of a project if this does not work over 6 months then you may need to re-home the new cat in a home with no other cats but this should be a last resort.
Think just think of how the cats see their world and act accordingly.
Best of luck
Charlotte 1455 days ago
We have one 18month old female cat, she is our only one but we want to gety a playmate for her. We went to view some kittens today and have been advised that a small male maybe best but the kittens we looked at came as a pair (2 Brothers)and the current owner didn’t really want to seperate them. Is it a good idea to introduce two new cats into the home? I am just concerned that it will overwhelm my current cat. Or should I look around some more and just get one.
michele 1445 days ago
http://helpi have a 3 y/o indoor/outdoor cat who i have fed for about a year(someone moved and left her). Slowly she came into the house and i captured her and took her to vet, etc.
We have a german shepherd whom she loves. We recently moved and took her with us. There are two family homes on the property. Cow-cat(my stray i adopted)is adjusting fine but the cat at the main house(inky), who is 9, wants to be her friend and she growls and is horrible. Last night he charged her b/c i think hes sick of being calm and walking around and receivng such attitude. Any advice? Im taking it as a good sign b/c if Inky(who has lived here for 5+ years was doing all this growling business it would be worse, right?). Any advice or hope? I never really wanted or had a cat but shes so sweet and part of th efamily now…but I am so worried!
Michele
Lauren fisher 1397 days ago
http://Helpmei have a stray cat and he has been in the family for 2 years now and i want to get a kitten, but im worried if i get a kitten my original cat will hate me and he will resent us and run away or turn on the new kitten that i want. Will this happen ?
Chloe 1393 days ago
We have an 8 year old cat Misha and we love her very much. We were told a woman who owns a farm found a litter of 6 kittens. We were looking to have a new kitten, so we drove out to get one. When we got there we saw how nice and playful they were, so we decided to get 2; a boy and a girl. Misha was very curious, so she jumped up on to the counter and sniffed their carrier. They immediately jumped back and hissed. We had forgotten them getting used to each other would be a problem. What should we do?
Sarah 1385 days ago
I’m taking care of my sister’s kitten while she’s on a month long trip. I also have a three and a half old cat and as soon as he saw her, the hissing, spitting, and menacing growling began. First they would just edge closer and closer to eachother, and the kitten would growl and hiss when he came too close and she’d jump back. Then they started attacking eachother and that’s when I got alot more stressed and worried. I don’t know what to do and I really need help. I don’t like them fighting like this and if one gets seriously injured then it’s a big problem. Could someone please please help me!!!
Thomasina 1384 days ago
We are getting a 8 week female kitten and we have to introduce it to a 2 year old male cat who is half a wild cat. I don’t want to make the male cat (Toby) get upset but we also don’t know what to do to stop them being horrible to each other and make their life miserable. We don’t want one of them to get hurt and we also don’t want one to be jealous of the other. Toby can be very vicious sometimes!! I don’t want one of them to run away. What should we do? Any suggestions would be of great help!
kim 1369 days ago
we got our eldest cat , molly, from friends of my cousins,. she was bad used by a old man and was really scared to start with but finally came to us, and in the end she’s a big sook. we recently got a little kitten, charley.- we were really worried for molly but though it would be great company. for the first week we kept them separated, letting themmeet a couple of times a day molly was not impressed to start with but now i think shes really funny. the little one has taken out mollys kitten side too, they chase eachother around the house playing…i suppose there will be sum jelousy as its a new kitten but we treat both the cats the same… they get fed at the same time, although theres hissing, spitting and the odd little fight theyr the best of chums:) same with treats and played with. to be honest introducing a kitten was not as bad as i thought it would be and am really glad i did it now:D.
Daniel Plague 1358 days ago
Hello. I got a new kitten today
my dog seems fine with her but my other cat Ozzy was fine at first but now he hisses at willow (new kitten) when ever she gets near him. we don’t have a room for “isolation” does anyone have any ideas?
thankyou.
Emma 1358 days ago
Ok so i have two cats and just took one in as a rescue. My two cats are a male and a female that are ages 5 and 13. The male being the oldest. This cat that i brought in about 4 months ago refuses to get along with my cat tucker who is 13. They are both males and I was wondering if all of this could still work. I live in Alaska so it will be getting cold soon and i need them to get along. All three mean very much to me and only chase and tucker get along. Shadow came from an abusive family he is alomost one but he is full size. So I was wondering if that could stll work even though he is so grown up. If anybody could help it would be a blessing because they mean so much to me. I know i should have done my research but I didnt really have time due to the circumstances.
Terrin 1301 days ago
Hi all,
I have a one year old cat Kiki who refuses to go near the blanket we have our new kittens scent on and only comes to see the new kitten Puma behind a barrier for a few minuteswhere she tends to hiss once or twice then just sniffs it.
Kiki will sit in the same room as the kitten but the minute the kitten starts crying runs away and hides from everyone.
Can I take this as being normal as I know Kiki is feeling very neglected even by my brother who terrorises her on an hourly basis who no longer comes near her but she does not seem to even wanted to sleep on my bed at the moment.
Chris 1293 days ago
We have a seventeen year old, indoor, female cat. About four months ago we found a six month, male, stray we decided to bring home.We got him fixed and allowed six weeks to get all of his hormones out of his system. We followed everyone’s advice about a safe area for one of the cats, introducing scent and gradually introducing them. We even bought this rather expensive bottled scent that mimics a “friendly” scent for cats. It’s been several months and the older cat is attacking the younger one daily. We have separated them the best we can. Our vet tells us it is possible for some cats to never get along. Is this really true?
John from LovingYourPet 1273 days ago
http://www.lovingyourpet.co.uk/cats/A lot of it boils down to smell and territory. I still have 2 x 8 year olds who can’t stand the addition of two kittens – 21 months ago! There are books on this sort of thing that are proving very useful in getting into the psychology of the cat!
Nicola 1245 days ago
I know this convo happened a while ago but seems to be a good response for this so just wanted your thoughts! I moved in with my boyfriend recently and we both have cats – a male ( age 4) and female (age 4). We brought the female to the flat first because she is a bit of a princess and let her settle in. Then we brought the male and put him into insolation (as advised) for a week or so. We tried the feeding technique but the female just flatly refused to eat. Meanwhile the male (now feeling quite at home) wants to be out of his little room all the time. So under supervision we let them meet for periods of time on their own – they haven’t fought at all but female won’t stop hissing. Male just wants to be friends and I think is a teeny bit stressed as now has a poorly tummy…he still wants to be out all the time though. This has been happening for about 3 weeks now. Not really sure what else to try because the male is really not happy being cooped up?
lisa london 1241 days ago
http://windowsI was given a lovely kitten for xmas (runt of a litter), but she is sweet – however my 5yr old seemed to have ‘swelled’ up and has not stopped hissing and growling despite my cuddling and reassuring her (Tatianya) – the little one (Peeps) is (I’m sure feral) and runs around without a care but hops unto my neck when the hissing begins. I had to have my persian put to sleep @ the age of 18 1/2yrs last Dec, and I thought I would get company for Tatianya – but waited for 1 year to pass, as I do know animals greive.
I’m adamant in keeping the kitten but fear fur flying when I’m @ work! Any suggestions? Thank you, from Lisa
lisa london 1240 days ago
http://windowsIn response to ‘Penny’ (10th Feb’ 09) – I have been a cat owner for 20yrs and even the best cat lovers get it wrong sometimes, hence my ‘research’! Not ignorant – merely concerened that’s why I was up half the night ‘researching….
John, from ‘loving your cat’ (24th Nov’ 09) got it right in one..Psychology of the cat/s..thank you, much appreciated and worked! Forget the bum sniffing/nose 2 nose – I simply took both in my arms and held without any scratches inflicted and once they eased up with the hissing, kissed both on their noses (even though the older one was hostile) – placed their food together and left them to it and it worked. I refuse to aileniate them in seperate rooms as this makes the problem worse. This morning @ 6am while the kitten was nuzzling my neck the older (Tatianya) came on the bed and moved closer which was a shock as she didn’t attempt this from the 24th Dec’…so ‘we’ are getting there slowly – may take another few months for the washing/cuddling of each other, but I’m supervising albeit a tad knackered, but I refuse to surrender, and after all this is MY HOME…yes, the older one has had her ‘paw’ in the door first but this little one is also deserving of my love and I have ample to go around – but I shall call a halt now as to ever having another cat – I’m aiming for a new addition…Baby
Thank you John, the psychology was the best advice…Lisa.
Shelby 1170 days ago
Yeah um i dont know how old this is Topic is but i have two cats,
Buttons and Socks ( tee hee ) And we recently brought in a stray which we named JR (( he looks like socks )) Buttons and Jr are boys and socks is the girl, Socks just hates Jr! Everytime he is near her she lets out this horrible growl while hissing!! Buttons sometimes has no problem with him, but other times he will leap at him and scare the crap out of Jr. D: How do i fix this?? We’ve had Jr for about three months already. (( Jr is not mean, and is actually very scared of both cats x.x ))
Barbara 1142 days ago
I know when you mix older cats and younger cats together you have issues for a time but I’d really love to know if this is ever ging to get better! While we were out of town our et sitter called and told us that our 7 year old very over weight cat had died. We were surpised and heart broken but we still had the two girls (both are 12 and get along with each other). When we returned home we decided to get another cat. We’ve always ha several and the house just seemed empty with just the two. We went to our vet’s office and got a handsome 6 month old kitten we named Remley. He’s very sweet and loving but EXTREMELY active. He just loves to play. Unfortunately that’s our problem. After three months with him now, he still attacks the girls. Usually when they’re sleeping or eating. We introduced them over a period of two weeks and thought that it’d be all right. He’s been fixed as the girls are so no problem there. Only one of the girls hisses at him when he comes by. He never hisses or growls at any of them. He just jumps on them to wrestle. I love this little guy but my husband is tired of the fighting and we’re both afraid for the other two’s health. Only thing I can think of to do for now is to isolate Remley when he’s attacking them. Then we isolate Boots & Bandit and give him the run of the house. Please, is there any hope that this’ll get better?
ashley 1141 days ago
http://www.facebook.com/ashes1201I just got an 8 week old kitten like 2 days ago. i already have 2 one year old cats both sisters. Every time they see my new kitten they hiss at her and one of them has even swatted at her. help me i really want them to get along.
Jeanette 1124 days ago
I was on holiday in Turkey and found a kitten and fell in love with her. I then had her come to England were she went in quarentine for 6 months. I have a 14 years old cat so they are both females. The younger cat is forever beating up my old cat and I have to keep them seperated when I am not around. I am also worried about letting the younger cat out as I am scared she will not come back home as she is part feral. Has any body got any ideas.
Christian - Pet Care 1078 days ago
http://www.friscowestamc.com/These pets are just like humans. Sometimes it depends on your cats training. If it is a friendly one it will adopt the new comer.
Thank sfor the valuable tips.
sherry 986 days ago
i have an 8 year old female cat and i moved after i was feeding a feral cat with 3 legs for a year… I had an organization trap and fix my feral cat and i brought her to my new place which i gave her the bedroom…. My cat hates her and i still cant even touch her but she likes the bedroom which is like a palace for her…. She trusts me, she is just so scared…..
Any suggestions???
Gary 916 days ago
I inherited my mom’s 13 year female cat after my mom passed away 5 months ago. I have my own 13 year old female feline and decided to keep the two. I read very website an comment and followed the slow and steady process of going from an isolation room for the new cat to introduing them over time (3 months to be exact). Bottom line…it worked. They are not best friends but thet get along and respect each other’s space. So to conclude I steal your last lines David, if I may….”Anyway after a careful week (3 months in my case) of slowly introducing the 2 cats together it is amazing how adaptable they are. I was amazed how my old grumpy cat has just accepted the new cat, and amazed how the new cat has got used to us and got into a routine.”
Susan 844 days ago
Two weeks have passed since introducing a nine year old female cat to a four year old male cat. Because it is his home territory she was given the guest room, with all of her own personal provisions. The male appears unconcerned,but curious as to her presence. The female appears to be having a nervous break down, licking herself continuously, and throwing up. She hisses and looks for the males presence, and when he appears she growls and chases him. Is there hope for the duo?
marie-Jeanne Mestdagh 802 days ago
I have a 16 year old female cat, recently I adopted a 3 year old female desexed queen in need of a good home. When I brought her home world war 3 erupted, at first the new female thought it was all a bit of a game (she came from a household of 22 indoor cats all looking for affection from their owner}. Now all of a sudden there was only one cat, no babies to feed, and only me, I kept them separate for a week, food, water, kitty litter. I don’t think the new cat understood why there was all this anger. She started to fight back, lots of hissing spitting from both sides. It has taken 3 months and I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel they both sleep on the bed, finally eat in the same area and use the same kitty litter. They just avoid each other but more or less the noise has stopped. I have no recommendation, every cat is different,
Had a cat once 2 years old introduced a 6 month cat, after 2 days they both slept together in each others arms contented and did so until one passed away after 15 years. So you tell me what happened?
Toodles 721 days ago
Penny your right but the way you have put your point across is idiotic!
Your the angry cat who is not acceptant of anyone else if you ask me
Lu 680 days ago
Thank you for this wonderful information. I have a 9-year-old cat in my house already, and she always chases other cats off our property. I’m going to bring a 7-9 year old cat into my house, so I’m super glad that I found this website. Also check out wikiHow, the article called How to Bring a Second Cat Into the Family and Not Make Your Old Cat Upset. It sounds like a really good way to put two cats together.
chrysta 663 days ago
My friend left the country so i took in her 8 month old male cat.I already had a 1year an a half male cat.I did all the introduction techniques.keep the new one locked away while the old one had the run of the house,getting them used to each other smell and also used cat carriers and gates so that they could see eachother for short periods of time.It`s been 3 months now and my old cat still attacks the new one.I still keep them separated but sometimes the new one will sneak out when i go to check on him and gets in big trouble with my other one.the new cat doesn`t even try to fight back just throws himself on the floor or hides and lets the old one attack him.I really feel bad for the new one couse most of the time he`s locked away and i can`t let him go outside and play couse i`m afraid h might meet my other cat in his wonders and hve a really bad fight and run away.And it`s heartbreaking seeing him string at the windows and meowing and trying to go outside.
What else can i try to make my old cat at least tollerate the new one and leave him alone?please help !!!
cheryl 641 days ago
We were recently adopted by a 2 yr old unfixed male stray. We named him snoopy because he kept looking in the door. I think it belonged to someone, it is tooo friendly to be feral, who just dropped it off. Anyway after chasing it away 3 nights in a row it just stayed. After handling Snoopy we went about our buisness and not thinking went to pet our 10 yr old spayed female, Jennie and all hell broke out. She attacked us for having the scent of the other cat on us. So the stray stayed outside for a few more nights. We triedpetting her again and again she attacked us. We put the Snoopy in a carrier and left him in the house. After a few more days we let Snoopy out of the carrier and everything was fine then out of the blue he attacked the Jennie while she was resting in her chair and just ripped the fur out of her. This happened twice. He actually scared the piss out of her too!! The phrase “fur will fly”…..well damn it does!!!!
We still have the Snoopy and is now neutered but still cries for her and wants to attack her. How long will it take for him to settle down. He has his own room at night and a cage in the living area during the day, while the Jennie has the run of the house. She really does not like him or us. We can not go anywhere near her if we have his scent on us. She is nasty. Most of the time she avoids the area completely which I think is defeating the purpose.
How long will it take to get them to accept each other. We’ve had him for at least a month now.
Do you think it is wise to put both in the same room, but leave him in the cage so they are in constant proximity without being able to hurt each other?
ANN HOWE 634 days ago
my next door ne gibour just got a kitten my cat is 5 years i hav been trying to introduce them as we both work for the past 4 weeks ihav been leaving both our doors open letting the cats wonder out and in of both houses however my cat is going and eating the kittens food and doing the toilet in the kittens try is this a problem
ALLY SMITH 625 days ago
i have a 2yr old female who i have had since 8weeks. completly normal kitten very playful fun etc, had big house encourage to go into the garden etc. aka perfect life.
however as she has aged she has become terrified of everything. even things like a shopping bag she hasnt seen before will cause her to stick her fur up and hide somewhere. its been like this now for over a year with no change to her enviroment and she has been spayed.
i would really love to get another cat but cant work out if its for the best or not…i dont want to make her any more unhappy than she is and yet equally maybe another cat would relax her more. have been to cat resuce and viewd a beautiful 12week brother and sister. fallen in love and convinved i must have one of them, the male is very playful and just wants to be fussed, the female is terrified and just sits in a corner shaking. cant work out whether a playful one would be better for our current one or the equally terrified one, or whether that would just make her even worse! does anyone have any ideas or knowledge or expericence on what personality might best go with our current cat?
Audra Floyd 604 days ago
My friend just gave me her cat because she couldn’t keep her anymore. I have a roomate who has a cat and 2 farretts. My cat hisses at me, hisses at the cat, hasnt seen the farretts but probubly smells em. Has been hiding uner the tv for a couple hours now. I’m worried this might be a bad environment for her. I want to do whats best for the cat. what should I do? will it pass? How can I change this?
Amy and mark 603 days ago
We have a 10 month old cat and have recently moved house and she can no longer go out as we are near a main road and she was looking very bored and fed up. At our old house she used to play out with our neighbours cat for hours running round and boxing eachother (so cute)……. So we decided that a new friend was what she needed since they got on so well. We got a cat that was round about the same age and as soon as we let her out the box cookie (our original cat) attacted her, and my new on ran and hid. cookie keeps hissing and growling and tilly is so scared to come out of her hiding place (behind the tv cabinet)
……. It has only been an hour but we HAVE NOT sepereted them instead we have got out a bag of dreamies (our cat loves them) and fed a few to one and then the other. Although tilly is still hiding behind the cabinet cookie is getting closer without hissing and each extra step she takes closer to her we give them both a treat… cookie is not hissing and growling as much but still hasnt got in reaching distance, although we are glad she has got closer without trying anything…… we have just put cookie in the kitchen to allow the new cat to explore the living room……. I will let you know how we get on.
Pamela 601 days ago
I have a 16 year old Siamese (Jayk) that used to be the sweetest lover boy. I found a younger Siamese boy a couple of months ago and when we found the owner he said we could keep him- so I did. We named him Tobi. I kept he cats apart for 2 weeks and slowly introduced them but Jayk wants nothing to do with Tobi. When I finally let them roam together there were times i thought they’d get along- but Tobi plays hard and jumps on Jayks back and bits him- no blood but Jayk now hates me and Tobi- He hisses and growls at me all the time. Tobi is a lovable cat but it seems that he wants to stir things up with Jayk- He’s very fresh. Jayk howls all the time like he’s depressed, when I try to console him he runs away and growls at me. I feel horrible! I bought the Comfort Zone plug in and it works a little but I need to find another solution- Any suggestions?? How do I train Tobi not to play hard with my fragile lover boy Jayk?