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I have two cats, one is 2 years old and the other is 4 months old. I have always wanted two so I adopted them relatively close, about a month apart. That was probably my mistake, I thought they would get along well, but my 2 year old is unusually aggressive. She will bite people’s hands if they pet her even a little the wrong way, she swats and bats, she’s extremely touchy. I didn’t recognize the signs for what they were and thought she might be bored, and a 2nd cat might bring out her friendly side.
Well the kitten is extremely friendly, she follows me around and she always wants company. So naturally she tries to play with the 2 year old and makes overtures. The 2 y/o hisses and has swiped with her claws. Today I witnessed her chasing after and hissing at the kitten. I think the 2 y/o is displaying territorial aggression. However, she has always been somewhat aggressive since I got her (if I am reading the signs right) and I wonder if re introduction would help at all as it seems to be just an issue with her.
I don’t want to rehome either of them, I love them both a lot already. I am afraid that the kitten will eventually get hurt if this follows though. I already have Feliway installed, and it has mitigated some of the 2 y/o’s aggressive tendencies such as less hissing and growling, but she still chased and hissed after the kitten today.
I’m hoping to move to a larger apartment in the next few months so they have more space. Besides that, are there any suggestions for what I can do?
Well the kitten is extremely friendly, she follows me around and she always wants company. So naturally she tries to play with the 2 year old and makes overtures. The 2 y/o hisses and has swiped with her claws. Today I witnessed her chasing after and hissing at the kitten. I think the 2 y/o is displaying territorial aggression. However, she has always been somewhat aggressive since I got her (if I am reading the signs right) and I wonder if re introduction would help at all as it seems to be just an issue with her.
I don’t want to rehome either of them, I love them both a lot already. I am afraid that the kitten will eventually get hurt if this follows though. I already have Feliway installed, and it has mitigated some of the 2 y/o’s aggressive tendencies such as less hissing and growling, but she still chased and hissed after the kitten today.
I’m hoping to move to a larger apartment in the next few months so they have more space. Besides that, are there any suggestions for what I can do?