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OK a couple of things here... Cats are NOT pack animals.  They can get along (eventually) with a friend.  But they do not require it.  She is older, so it is possible that it will take her quite awhile to accept a new "friend."  Also, she is nervous... This makes it even more difficult.  You may...

My Persian, Piper, does this once in awhile.  She will be 10 in May.  She's my oldest.  When she does this I say out loud "Yes, Piper?  It's OK.  Come love on mommy!"  For some reason, my answering her seems to calm her and make her stop.  Usually she will come and love on me.  She is relatively...

It has been thought for years that pregnant women emit an odor or a "hormone" they can smell that lets them know they are pregnant... It could also be sound.  They hear things far better.  So maybe they hear the little ones moving or heartbeats?  We are not sure but animals just seem to "know"...

It is a sexual thing but it can't go anywhere since he is de sexed.  How long has he been neutered?  But just because they are neutered, doesn't mean they lose the urge.  It's also a dominance thing but more sexual at this point.  He knows she's a girl... An unaltered girl.  I wouldn't worry too...

Well, medication can take up to a month (not including adjustments) to see results.  3 days is not long enough to know.  Have you asked your vet about a behavior specialist?  Vets are not behavior specialist.  I'm inclined to think he may have been abused or he has some disorders that have gone...

Is there any way to get her spayed much sooner?  It's not good for her to have so many heat cycles.  It increases risk of pyometra (an accumulation of puss in the uterus which can be fatal).  Also, she will continually come into heat until she gets pregnant.  It only takes a few seconds for them...

Oh yes!  Phoebe was very much a social butterfly and "talkative" and into everything.  Whereas Piper was more laid back and kind of shy and quiet.  She doesn't really like anyone else except me.  She will tolerate others but she is definitely a mommas girl.  She is really funny, too.  She hates...

With cats it's all about compromise.  Some people just can't.  And if your husband just can't, cats are not for him.  I am sorry.  But you have to think about the welfare of the animal BEFORE you get it.  Can you accommodate him/her reasonably?  Can you compromise without destroying the spirit...

I think you're getting very upset and reading too much into the posts.  Your stress gets them stressed.  So a big suggestion is to calm down and try to relax and not be so upset.  I know it's easier said than done.  But cats are like furry little mirrors.  They reflect back your stress.  It...

I do think you're going about it the wrong way.  If you really are concerned, ask your vet to consult with a  behavior specialist now.  But they will need to see video of the situation to help you.  As I said, vets are not behavior specialist.  So just having your vet give him some meds probably...

Each cat and each situation is different.  It is generally thought that the younger they are, the more accepting.  However, this isn't always true.  Proper introductions have to be made and you have to take it slow and SOME growling, hissing, swatting, and even jumping on the back is to be...

I think you misunderstood... The problem seems to be that she hasn't let them interact at all.  Most of this seems very normal but she keeps putting them behind barriers and too many at once.  So she doesn't need to go back to square one, she needs to progress and let them interact already...

Oh yes... Think of human children.  Do they not start a hierarchy right away?  The same with cats and other animals.  I doubt he was on behavioral medicine at the shelter.  Many are very limited on resources and meds just aren't done.  And honestly, usually cats with these issues and needing...

Are you letting them interact at all? Or is it all behind barriers?  If you don't let them interact, they'll never get used to one another.  They need to be able to actually meet and lay down the pecking order in the house.  This is all common.  Let them interact, one on one.... So one new one...

Also, keep in mind that with all the changes they are going through... That's just a few more to add to the list... Old owner dropped him off at a scary, noisy, smelly shelter and he has no idea why, what happened, where she went.  This is heartbreaking to a cat.  And the shelter scares them. ...

How long have you had the 9 week old kitten?  It's still too young to be away from momma and siblings.  Most breeders I know do not release until 12 weeks of age.  Is the 9 month old spayed or neutered?  If not, you need to do that asap.  Keep them separated for about a week and do a proper...

This seems pretty normal.  Just read all of the other posts on just this situation.  Cats do not like change.  And they are dealing with a lot of the biggest changes all at once... New people, new home and new "friend."  It's very stressful for them.  My suggestion is to reseparate for now.  Get...

In the States, this is what a trap-neuter-release is... It's not taking responsibility for the cat.  It is just trying to keep the pet population down and disease control.  Cats left intact are vulnerable to many STD's.  The eye thing is common.  It's called odd eyed.  Please don't do...

Well what a lot of people do for semi feral or ferals they help is a trap, neuter, and release.  This makes it so they won't be able to breed and won't be getting ugly wounds any longer from fights over breeding rights.  They give them their vaccinations.  And then you just release them when...

Maybe you could try sitting on the floor when you call him and see if he comes to you then?  I am inclined to think that maybe your height frightens him.  They both seem like rescued ferals or possible abuse victims.  Do you know much about their past before adoption?  If so, it could explain a...