We have several cats, most of whom get along just fine. we have in the past
adopted only kittens into our house. In late november, thought we adopted a
homeless male cat with no aggreesive tendencies (just wants human
attention). with the exception of the boss male cat, and our only female,
he's been accepted. these two are out to kill, for some reason. we have
plenty of space, so we can keep them separated, but this is not a desirable
long term situation. we can easily find a new home for this new fellow
(about 5 yrs old), if only our youngest adult cat had not become attached to
him. he cries pitiously to be allowed into the new cat's rooms to keep
company and play.
Anyone have any strategy to recommend? the poor fella gets terrified now
every time he sees the"stalkers".
thanks,
Phil
Ms B - 05 Feb 2006 16:28 GMT
wish I could help...we have the same situation with two of our
females...Rainbow (7 yrs) and Miss Kitty (3 yrs) get along like "cats and
dogs" as the expression goes. I give them the what for whenever they get
into their fits together...I asked the vet about this, and she really had no
sound advice. I get concerned, that Rainbow being older, will develop ulcers
or something fighting with Miss K.

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> We have several cats, most of whom get along just fine. we have in the
> past adopted only kittens into our house. In late november, thought we
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> Phil
Joan in GB-W - 05 Feb 2006 17:44 GMT
> We have several cats, most of whom get along just fine. we have in the past
> adopted only kittens into our house. In late november, thought we adopted a
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> Phil
Make sure you give your old cats batches and batches of attention. Let them
know they are first in your affections. Gradually have the new cat in the
same room as the old one. You hold your old cat and have someone else hold
the new one. Talk and pet them, but always let the first cat know he comes
first in your affections. This will take time, but I hope you can get to a
point where they all get along. BUT, there's nothing wrong with cats
ignoring each other. If they are not fighting, but simply ignoring, that's
OK.
Joan
glenn P - 06 Feb 2006 00:21 GMT
Sounds pretty hard to fix. It's wise to only get kittens in an established
cathould. The hierarchy gets established when the new additions are young.
You only need to look at some lion behaviour when a new adult is introduced
to a tribe, it tends to translate to a cat neutered, or not.
I'd try to find it another home!
> We have several cats, most of whom get along just fine. we have in the
> past adopted only kittens into our house. In late november, thought we
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> Phil
obergan - 12 Feb 2006 02:49 GMT
It would be a shame to give him away, especially if the younger cat is so
attached and you are willing to keep him. Here is a website that
discusses various cat topics. If you scroll down there are a list of
links that give advice about introducing a new cat to the household. You
may find a suggestion that works for you:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/owners.html#Introductions
Hope that helps!