Hello all!
About 2 weeks ago I had posted about how my Cat that had gone to the vet's office to have teeth pulled was suffering the hostility of my other cat (Loki) when he returned home. I am pleased to report that after 10 days in seclusion, Cat is doing well and actually seems to be bored and wanting to move to other parts of the house.
I was planning on following Lotsocats' advice to the tee regarding introducing the two of them. The isolated cat's smell has been shared with Loki by playing with Cat on a towel and then sharing it with Loki.
For the past two days, we have allowed visual sightings of each other. Things are calm for a few moments and then Cat reverts to his absolute terror and dives under the bed. Because I've not even been able to get them actually in the same room, I've not had a chance to give them treats. Loki has not (yet) displayed any aggression and for that I am grateful but it seems almost as if the problem has shifted to Cat being terrified.
Would the Feliway diffuser help? Are there other ideas? Much to my husband's dismay, Cat and Loki will remain isolated a few more days and I was planning on continuing the "sightings." Thanks for any advice.
About 2 weeks ago I had posted about how my Cat that had gone to the vet's office to have teeth pulled was suffering the hostility of my other cat (Loki) when he returned home. I am pleased to report that after 10 days in seclusion, Cat is doing well and actually seems to be bored and wanting to move to other parts of the house.
I was planning on following Lotsocats' advice to the tee regarding introducing the two of them. The isolated cat's smell has been shared with Loki by playing with Cat on a towel and then sharing it with Loki.
For the past two days, we have allowed visual sightings of each other. Things are calm for a few moments and then Cat reverts to his absolute terror and dives under the bed. Because I've not even been able to get them actually in the same room, I've not had a chance to give them treats. Loki has not (yet) displayed any aggression and for that I am grateful but it seems almost as if the problem has shifted to Cat being terrified.
Would the Feliway diffuser help? Are there other ideas? Much to my husband's dismay, Cat and Loki will remain isolated a few more days and I was planning on continuing the "sightings." Thanks for any advice.