One Cat Chasing Another?

[nobodyzhome]

I have a concern with two of my cats. Yín, the aggressor, is small, 2 years old, and spayed. She'll tolerate one of the senior cats we have in the house, but not the other and is also aggresive to him. Artemis is a larger, 3 years old and neutered, but only later in life as he was a rescue. He is very sweet and has never showed signs of aggression to any of the others. We've had Yín since birth but Arty for a couple years and she keeps chasing him under furniture while hissing. She'll guard the spot he's at until we make her leave. Arty had started marking territory but since we separated them, he's been fine. I've been slowly getting them used to eating together and they're fine that way and Yín will just walk away when finished and Arty isn't afraid of her, but any other time it's back to her chasing him. Is there anything else I can try to see if she'll tolerate him?

 

[rubysmama]

My suggestion was to separate them and redo the introductions, but it sounds like you're already sort of doing that.

Here's a few TCS articles, that may be helpful:
How To Fix An Unsuccessful Cat Introduction
The Multi-cat Household
How To Safely Break Up A Cat Fight

And also a couple on cat stress:
Is Your Cat Stressed Out?
Potential Stressors In Cats - The Ultimate Checklist

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I'm just going to second rubysmama 's suggestions, as she has already given you the links to the articles that came to mind as I read your post. Just be aware that this will take time. You have to let the cats dictate the schedule, so be patient!

 

[nobodyzhome]

Thank you for your suggestions, I'll look into those articles!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Let us know how things progress. This really is a community, and we tend to fret about things until we know all is well!

 

[nobodyzhome]

Small update on Arty and Yín:

They're beggining to play in a friendly manner, no hissing or ugly words. They'll almost play tag back and forth now, Arty wilk pounce at Yín, then she'll jump at him. They're fine for a little while, but Yín will let him now when she's done and he usually backs off now. They're learning just to sit quietly near each other, which is something Arty had trouble with before and I think that irritated Yín. Here they're just chilling in our little outdoor enclosure, Arty looking back and Yín the little black lump on the shelf above.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

We have FAMILY! Yeah, there will always be the occasional mild spat. That's just part of being part of a family and nothing to worry about. You did very well, indeed!