Two Cats Hissing @ Each Other More After Moving Homes

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Title says it all. They tended to play & fight a little bit before, but they are hissing at each other a lot more now. They're not wrestling/locking up and physically fighting (they never do that anyway), but just hissing at each other more.

They are 6 years and used to just living with me, but now they are in a bigger townhome and living with two new people: my partner & her daughter.

It's been exactly a month in the new home. Just hoping they will get back to being a little more peaceful with each other and also start warming up to my partner and her daughter.

Any suggestions?
 
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Hi, J JYD . Welcome to TCS! Have you tried Feliway plug-ins? (Please forgive my spelling). Those would be worth a try.
Yup, I have two; one up & one downstairs, but I probably need to replace them. Thanks for chiming in.
 

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I'm sure the stress of moving combined with your partner and her daughter is unsettling for the cats and has stressed them out. I know you said you have been in the new house for a month but this Article has some helpful tips and advice about moving with your cat:
How To Move With Your Cat To A New Home In A Safe Way – TheCatSite Articles
And another helpful Article about stress in cats: Stress in Cats – The Ultimate Guide – TheCatSite Articles

Last but not least, be patient and give the cats time to acclimate to their new surroundings and new humans. Best of luck! :alright:
 
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I'm sure the stress of moving combined with your partner and her daughter is unsettling for the cats and has stressed them out. I know you said you have been in the new house for a month but this Article has some helpful tips and advice about moving with your cat:
How To Move With Your Cat To A New Home In A Safe Way – TheCatSite Articles
And another helpful Article about stress in cats: Stress in Cats – The Ultimate Guide – TheCatSite Articles

Last but not least, be patient and give the cats time to acclimate to their new surroundings and new humans. Best of luck! :alright:
OK, thank you.
 

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having the same issue now! today is day 1 after the move though. not sure how to help them become friendly again! hoping time will ease it
 
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