We took in a six month old female kitten in August. She had been left outside and abandoned by renters who had moved. I don't think she was properly socialized as she highly resists holding and isn't afraid to scratch and claw when upset, which is fairly often. We already had 3 cats, 2 of which are old and a large 5 year old male. We also have a small dog. All cats are fixed and healthy. I have had cats for over forty years with few behavioral problems along the way.
It's four months later and she still must be kept separated in her safe room. We have tried the introduction process based on lots of reading and videos and think we have hit many of the marks as far as how to do it but apparently we have somehow failed. On the four or five times she has gotten by us she is immediately on top of one of the other cats in a fur flying, sometimes blood letting fury. I have watched videos of cats who don't get along but nothing like this. Let's just say I don't think they are going to work it out. If I didn't know better I'd say she hates all cats. Strangely, she gets along with the dog. I have a double stacked baby gate setup so she can get out of the small office when my wife and I are home, however she has just learned how to climb over. This leads to major cat problems. Does anyone use a motion sensitive device of some sort to keep their cat away from a door or other opening? I hate to leave her in a 12 x 12 room all the time but am running out of options. We have a special pheromone collar, feliway spray and 3 diffusers but things are still volatile. I guess medication could be in order but would consider that a last resort. Any ideas?
It's four months later and she still must be kept separated in her safe room. We have tried the introduction process based on lots of reading and videos and think we have hit many of the marks as far as how to do it but apparently we have somehow failed. On the four or five times she has gotten by us she is immediately on top of one of the other cats in a fur flying, sometimes blood letting fury. I have watched videos of cats who don't get along but nothing like this. Let's just say I don't think they are going to work it out. If I didn't know better I'd say she hates all cats. Strangely, she gets along with the dog. I have a double stacked baby gate setup so she can get out of the small office when my wife and I are home, however she has just learned how to climb over. This leads to major cat problems. Does anyone use a motion sensitive device of some sort to keep their cat away from a door or other opening? I hate to leave her in a 12 x 12 room all the time but am running out of options. We have a special pheromone collar, feliway spray and 3 diffusers but things are still volatile. I guess medication could be in order but would consider that a last resort. Any ideas?
