We adopted a 2-year old female cat from the local shelter this past January. At home we had an 11-year old female. After 9 months of trying and failing to get them to accept each other — I'm at my wit's end.
New cat has taken over the entire house and back yard as her territory and chases and attacks Old cat if OC so much as steps foot in "her" territory. This attacking is dangerous, as New cat weighs 13 pounds compared to Old cat's 7 pounds!
Old cat is pretty much confined to a sunroom with a glass door to the house and the front yard. OC loathes New cat and growls at the mere sight of her.
We spend more time than we want making sure that the cats are separated, doors are shut, 2 sets of food/water dishes are clean and full etc., etc.
With winter coming on, I see more problems arising with them being in the house more often.
Any suggestions?
New cat has taken over the entire house and back yard as her territory and chases and attacks Old cat if OC so much as steps foot in "her" territory. This attacking is dangerous, as New cat weighs 13 pounds compared to Old cat's 7 pounds!
Old cat is pretty much confined to a sunroom with a glass door to the house and the front yard. OC loathes New cat and growls at the mere sight of her.
We spend more time than we want making sure that the cats are separated, doors are shut, 2 sets of food/water dishes are clean and full etc., etc.
With winter coming on, I see more problems arising with them being in the house more often.
Any suggestions?