We’re in the process of integrating a new kitten, “Narya” (about 5 weeks old) and we’re still in the swap scents phase. The one resident cat (Destiny) has taken to it fabulously. So much so, that she’s really trying to get into the Narya’s safe room and is getting cranky with me when I won’t let her in.
The other (Noriel) not so much, she’s not aggressive, just very fearful and has a very strong ‘flight’ response. I would calmly bring out a sock that I’ve rubbed Narya down with and just place it randomly and when Noriel finds it, she skidders out of the room so fast, like someone just tried to kill her!
I thought she would eventually get braver, at least get to the point of being curious but it’s the same thing everytime. I just bought some feliway diffusers, so hopefully they will help, but is there anything else I’m missing that would help? Any advice for scaredy cats?
If it helps, Noriel came to us an orphaned baby. She's been with us as an indoor cat her whole life. We have a pretty predictable schedule, rarely get visitors and no kids. So our home is always really calm. It's not like she was ever feral or came from an abusive home?
The other (Noriel) not so much, she’s not aggressive, just very fearful and has a very strong ‘flight’ response. I would calmly bring out a sock that I’ve rubbed Narya down with and just place it randomly and when Noriel finds it, she skidders out of the room so fast, like someone just tried to kill her!
I thought she would eventually get braver, at least get to the point of being curious but it’s the same thing everytime. I just bought some feliway diffusers, so hopefully they will help, but is there anything else I’m missing that would help? Any advice for scaredy cats?
If it helps, Noriel came to us an orphaned baby. She's been with us as an indoor cat her whole life. We have a pretty predictable schedule, rarely get visitors and no kids. So our home is always really calm. It's not like she was ever feral or came from an abusive home?