Hello,
I have four cats in my home. Two males (brothers, neutered) that are 14 years old. About two years ago I brought a female (spayed) into the home. She was 1 year old at the time, and will actually be turning 3 years old this Friday. There was a little fighting, but beyond that they co-exist and even cuddle.
This past summer, my brother had his female cat (spayed) here while he and his girlfriend were away for school. This female cat and my cat became very close friends. This past August, he took his cat to his new apartment. My female cat had been lonely since she didn't have someone young to play with.
This past September, I adopted a female cat (spayed) who was estimated at 10 months old. She and the 3 year old had a rough start, but had gotten to the point where they were beginning to bathe each other and cuddle.
All of the sudden, (within the last week or so) the 10 month year old kitten is trying to fight my 3 year old cat. It isn't playful aggression, it's very malicious. There is lots of hissing, yowling, and claws involved. She doesn't chase and attack the two males. My 3 year old cat is terrified of hearing her bell collar and has resorted to hiding in the basement.
I've recently gotten Feliway Multi-Cat diffusers in the house to try to assist with the problem. I've also been trying to tire the 10 month old kitten out by playing with her. I've been giving them equal attention, but for some reason the kitten just suddenly hates her.
I'm open to any advice. I love them both dearly and really hate to see my one so terrified and the other so angry.
I have four cats in my home. Two males (brothers, neutered) that are 14 years old. About two years ago I brought a female (spayed) into the home. She was 1 year old at the time, and will actually be turning 3 years old this Friday. There was a little fighting, but beyond that they co-exist and even cuddle.
This past summer, my brother had his female cat (spayed) here while he and his girlfriend were away for school. This female cat and my cat became very close friends. This past August, he took his cat to his new apartment. My female cat had been lonely since she didn't have someone young to play with.
This past September, I adopted a female cat (spayed) who was estimated at 10 months old. She and the 3 year old had a rough start, but had gotten to the point where they were beginning to bathe each other and cuddle.
All of the sudden, (within the last week or so) the 10 month year old kitten is trying to fight my 3 year old cat. It isn't playful aggression, it's very malicious. There is lots of hissing, yowling, and claws involved. She doesn't chase and attack the two males. My 3 year old cat is terrified of hearing her bell collar and has resorted to hiding in the basement.
I've recently gotten Feliway Multi-Cat diffusers in the house to try to assist with the problem. I've also been trying to tire the 10 month old kitten out by playing with her. I've been giving them equal attention, but for some reason the kitten just suddenly hates her.
I'm open to any advice. I love them both dearly and really hate to see my one so terrified and the other so angry.