I have no advise as I just went through that in January and all of my cats reacted differently. I have 3 adult cats and was very surprised when I brought Bridget home. My oldest cat (10 years old, female, about 17lbs) who I thought would have the hardest time, was the most accepting. Bridget wants to play but Callie is just an old overweight girl who just likes to lay around, but tolerates Bridget. The largest male (maine coon about 5 years old and about 22lbs) who I thought might have an issue, was the most playful. And my smallest male (7 years old/ about 15lbs) had the worst time ever. We did everything everyone suggested - made him top priority and no change - he was just super P.O.'d!!!!! He stayed in the top level of the condo and would just hiss and spit everytime Bridget just walked past. He'd sit there and watch them all play together and eat together (she of course would not let them get near her food, but was always trying to get theirs), and just glare. That lasted about 2 months. Our cats are all indoor cats are are de-clawed so when there was a little swat (that she usually deserved - she likes to bite their ankles and go after their tail....of course she doesn't have one so shes extremely interested in that) there was no worry of scratches. Of course we watched carefully everytime they were in the same area. After about 2 months, he finally came down and would sit on the couch in the same room, and of course Bridget was IN HIS FACE the whole time - she never backed down. I think he finally accepted the fact that she was there to stay because now they sleep together on our bed! She is in a separate room during the day while I'm at work so they do get a much deserved and I'm sure appreciated break!!!
Good luck to you!!!!
Sorry so long - but some of these posts just bring back memories!!! |