Sorry to hear it’s not working out. Some cats just need to be the only cat in the house. We tried many years ago because our 5 year old was trying to play with the dog who was afraid of her. Got a kitten and our poor Gypsy ended up with multiple trips to the vet because she stopped eating and drinking. Vet said she basically was having a nervous breakdown. We gave the kitten to a family friend after two months of trying. Gypsy lived happily as only cat until she was 18 1/2.
Wow, they want to dictate what your established cat eats? That would have been a problem for me.
Did you at least ease the other cat into it by mixing the food for a while first? That helps sometimes.
I rescued a cat about 6 months ago. She hid under a bed for the first two months. Honestly I was very worried that I made a mistake and she would never adjust. I was told as long as she was eating, drinking and using the litter box it was ok and some cats need time. She started coming out but did so on her own time.The door is open most of the day. He choses not to come out
OP asked for advice about adding a second cat in a previous thread. Many told her to do it if that's what she wants, but not to do it for the cat's sake since many cats are territorial and don't take well to new cats.This is why I don't advocate for getting a second cat when it's situations like these. Seems a lot of people think getting a second cat is what the first cat needs when in reality depending on your cat's behavior that could be the last thing they need or they may just be in the 'you keep your space I'll keep my space' kind of living situation and sometimes it downright hostile environment.
Took a while for my cat-loving mother-in-law to get that for my own cat's health and well-being we would not be adopting another cat just because she perceived our cat needed a friend.
I know Jackson Galaxy has had many episodes when it came to two cats in the same household. Maybe look up things for that. I do agree 2 weeks may or may not be long enough. But do keep in mind the possibility of it just not working out like you had imagined.
I know I remember that threadOP asked for advice about adding a second cat in a previous thread. Many told her to do it if that's what she wants, but not to do it for the cat's sake since many cats are territorial and don't take well to new cats.
That said, if she wants a second cat, I hope she finds a peaceful way to make that happen in her home. I'm always in favor of giving rescue cats homes.
Good luck with it. Lucky cat!Sounds like it's time to call Jackson Galaxy.
We're wondering how things will work out here-we've got a 15 yo cat, who's used to being an "only", and just got adopted by a stray 8 month old. For the last few months she's been staying out on our porch, but recently DH took her to the vet and she's passed all her tests to come in and "join" our 15 yo. I wonder how this will go!
Never heard of someone calling their pet a resident cat. Think of them as family and not the resident cat and the new cat.
Never heard of someone calling their pet a resident cat. Think of them as family and not the resident cat and the new cat.
OP asked for advice about adding a second cat in a previous thread. Many told her to do it if that's what she wants, but not to do it for the cat's sake since many cats are territorial and don't take well to new cats.
Actually I was more or less told in that thread that you just never know. Other than you agreeing with my theory of younger.I too remember that thread which might be why I’ve been extra frustrated with this discussion.
Also because if it’s the same thread I’m thinking of, several people specifically suggested getting a cat YOUNGER than the current cat and now OP has just shared that the new cat is twice the age.
Actually I was told in that thread that you just never know. Other than you agreeing with my theory of younger.
That's also what anyone I talked to in person said. I described what my cat is like to the shelter and they initially said it would be a good fit as he walks away from confrontation. The problem is more that I never in a moillion years would have expected this scaredy cat mentality from.my rough n tough pick a fight kind of personality.
So are you telling me you suggestions will not work with this combo? I felt like i.could trust the shelter since they had him for so long and knew his personality and I thought I knew mine.You have a female cat that’s been living alone and now a member of the opposite sex twice her age is coming into the picture. I’m honestly a bit surprised that the shelter didn’t think that might be an issue. The only thing worse would have been an older female.
So are you telling me you suggestions will not work with this combo? I felt like i.could trust the shelter since they had him for so long and knew his personality and I thought I knew mine.
She would chase a pack of lions if she went outside so I did not think she would be so shy.
She is also so nosey but didn't even show interest when he came.
Sounds like it's time to call Jackson Galaxy.
We're wondering how things will work out here-we've got a 15 yo cat, who's used to being an "only", and just got adopted by a stray 8 month old. For the last few months she's been staying out on our porch, but recently DH took her to the vet and she's passed all her tests to come in and "join" our 15 yo. I wonder how this will go!