I have done all the usual things for introducing. New cat is very chilled. Wilson came into sleep with me last night, knowing Tigger is shut in her room. And she will come get her food on the verandah. Wilson has always been like this, even with the cat she grew up with, recently died. However she relied on him to defend the patch cos she is so timid. I will read more on de stressing old girls. Thank youNext time you catch her don't let her outside again. There are some articles on this site about how to introduce cats. Tell us more. What happened when they met? How did you try to introduce them?
You don't want your resident cat to run away, I'm sure. That would be sad.
Some cats don't need or want other cats around.
PS. Wilson absolutely stresses hard when locked inside.I have done all the usual things for introducing. New cat is very chilled. Wilson came into sleep with me last night, knowing Tigger is shut in her room. And she will come get her food on the verandah. Wilson has always been like this, even with the cat she grew up with, recently died. However she relied on him to defend the patch cos she is so timid. I will read more on de stressing old girls. Thank you
PS. Wilson absolutely stresses hard when locked inside.
Well last evening we had a break through. I know I'll sound like Wilson has me wrapped around her paw, but she is canny and stubborn and waaaay too smart...so 'PATIENCE' is the new mantra. She came inside, and sat in the same room as Tigger and ate. Not relaxed but accepting, and then went to 'her' bed for the night. This morning she was on alert, but ate and has strolled outside again.( Tigger is still not allowed outside yet.) I am getting some Bach flower and homeopathic drops to help confidence and anxiety and whatever else the homeopath thinks for Wilson.I have done all the usual things for introducing. New cat is very chilled. Wilson came into sleep with me last night, knowing Tigger is shut in her room. And she will come get her food on the verandah. Wilson has always been like this, even with the cat she grew up with, recently died. However she relied on him to defend the patch cos she is so timid. I will read more on de stressing old girls. Thank you
Yes thank you they confirm what I thought. Patience is a good thing to have.........Hope the articles are helpful, and that she starts being a bit less stressed about the new cat.
I don't know much about homeopathy, but did want to post the link to this article on Alternative Treatments For Cats: How To Minimize The Risk.I am getting some Bach flower and homeopathic drops to help confidence and anxiety and whatever else the homeopath thinks for Wilson.