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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Hi all, Just wanted to give an update and encouragement for all those out there that are in the throes of difficult kitty introductions. Smoky and Bandit are doing MUCH MUCH better! :) I'm guessing it is a combo of: 1. Getting used to each other after 2 months (the longest 2 months of my...
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Thanks CalicosRSpecial! Your advice is extremely helpful! I'm going to get another litter box for my office. Watched them carefully while they were out together a little while ago (after being separated for a couple hours while I was out). Seems all is well, both walking around, smelling...
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    Cat bullying his sibling brother

    Hi, You might want to try Feliway spray (also made by Comfort Zone) to spray on the cat carrier. My cat Smoky HATES the carrier too. Last time she had to go to the vet (I didn't know about the Feliway spray at the time) I got the first appointment of the morning. When I get up she always eats...
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Hi, Answers to above questions: 1. No, Smoky has not been shut in my office more, if anything, she's been out in the house with the kitten more. 2. Smoky will be "locked on" the kitten more often than not. Today when I see it, however, I have been telling her (and the kitten too when SHE does...
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Okay, I am SO DISCOURAGED at this point!! Thought we were doing okay, but since this past weekend resident cat Smoky has become more and more territorial, almost constantly staring at kitten Bandit when kitten Bandit is out in the house, charging her, fighting, very aggressive. Smoky corners...
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    At wit's end - stuck in this phase of introduction

    Yep, sounds like we are at the same stage! Will definitely keep in touch!
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Hi again, Thanks again! Your thoughts are giving me hope! :) And that this type of behavior is not all that unusual! I'm trying to pay more attention to "cues" from the resident cat Smoky, depending on her mood. The kitten is just off the wall all the time. So, if I see that resident cat is...
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    At wit's end - stuck in this phase of introduction

    Hi, That's kinda where I'm at with my two (resident cat 2-1/2 yrs, kitten 5 months), but we started introductions in November. Fairly good when they're supervised. They don't mind each other's scents, eating next to each other, even sharing litter boxes, etc, but seems like when somebody walks...
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    Thanks for the post CalicosRSpecial! Your thoughts/ideas are very encouraging! I'm also trying to keep my talking to them a little more on the positive side instead of yelling when I have to stop weird behavior between them. The vet did say that redirecting them instead of yelling at them is...
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    Few steps backward on introduction of resident cat and new kitten

    HI, I'm new here. I will try to make this as short as I can. Have had resident cat Smoky 11 months, now age 2-1/2 yrs old. Brought in new kitten Bandit last November 2016, age now is 5 months. Started introductions end of November, so introductions are going on about 6 weeks now. Did the gate...
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