Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that Spicey is coming around nicely with our new kitten, Selena. I've been using the vanilla extract as was suggested and now that the 3 of us smell the same, it's really helped. Spicey doesn't seem as threatened anymore and lets me pet him and even hold him a little bit.
The two have not have been fully introduced just yet...it's only been 6 days so far. However, I have noticed some great changes...one that Spicey hasn't hissed at either the kitten or me (or anyone else) for the past 2 days!!!
he's lying down next to me while I type this post...taking a little cat nap!
So, things are definitely improving with Spicey and I and Selena. My husband hasn't really been around too much (he went away for a few days) so he hasn't spent as much time with the cats as I have. but, I told him to also use the vanilla so that Spicey knows we're all in the same family!
Thanks again for everyone's advice and useful information. I really appreciate it.
so far, I'm taking this introduction phase slow. I can see how it can get rushed b/c we're anxious to have us all be together, but it's realy important for us to be patient and give Spicey time to adjust.
I'll keep you posted as things develop. Keep your fingers crossed for us!!!
Elisa
Just wanted to let you know that Spicey is coming around nicely with our new kitten, Selena. I've been using the vanilla extract as was suggested and now that the 3 of us smell the same, it's really helped. Spicey doesn't seem as threatened anymore and lets me pet him and even hold him a little bit.
The two have not have been fully introduced just yet...it's only been 6 days so far. However, I have noticed some great changes...one that Spicey hasn't hissed at either the kitten or me (or anyone else) for the past 2 days!!!
he's lying down next to me while I type this post...taking a little cat nap!
Thanks again for everyone's advice and useful information. I really appreciate it.
I'll keep you posted as things develop. Keep your fingers crossed for us!!!
Elisa