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So I have 2 adult female cats, 11 (Newt) and 15 (Kitty) years old. I got a neutered male 3.5 month old kitten last week. I kept him in a bathroom for a few days, then moved him to his own bedroom and kept him in the room, I let my cats see him to see how they would react and there was hissing and growling. Newt is who needs convincing. I put a piece of glass up to separate an open area and Newt would watch him run and play around and seem interested in him. She would never play with him under the door though. So it's been a week and last night and again today I let him roam the house under supervision. Well Newt watches him from afar and when he starts playing or runs off she will quickly run after him like she is stalking him and then hiss, growl, and swat. One time she ran after him doing all of that and spitting multiple times.
I feel like she isn't going to accept him...is it too early to tell? Newt hasn't changed her habits or behaviors, she still eats and plays like normal. Do I keep letting him roam around the house with her doing this? My gut says no. I have fed them both across from each other and that has gone fine.
History - Kitty was here first, then Tiger, then Newt. Tiger was another male cat and the 3 of them all got along pretty well but he passed 3 years ago. I thought Newt would like a playmate because Kitty doesn't play with her, and I specifically chose a male because I didn't think another female would be a good addition. I haven't tried a feliway diffuser yet.
How long do you try to do this dance until you decide it's not a good fit and he needs to be rehomed? I feel bad locking him up and I feel bad for Newt if she is stressed and upset. (But she acts pretty normal when he's in his own space). Please help!
Kitty & Newt & Kitten
I feel like she isn't going to accept him...is it too early to tell? Newt hasn't changed her habits or behaviors, she still eats and plays like normal. Do I keep letting him roam around the house with her doing this? My gut says no. I have fed them both across from each other and that has gone fine.
History - Kitty was here first, then Tiger, then Newt. Tiger was another male cat and the 3 of them all got along pretty well but he passed 3 years ago. I thought Newt would like a playmate because Kitty doesn't play with her, and I specifically chose a male because I didn't think another female would be a good addition. I haven't tried a feliway diffuser yet.
How long do you try to do this dance until you decide it's not a good fit and he needs to be rehomed? I feel bad locking him up and I feel bad for Newt if she is stressed and upset. (But she acts pretty normal when he's in his own space). Please help!
Kitty & Newt & Kitten