hi can anyone advise me on how to settle a rescue kitten

I'm new so thought id say hi =) my name is louise I have a few of cats patch a black and white moggie he's one and everything is on his terms but he's a total softie with my labrador, they are best friends, apricot and white bsh called dexter and he's a total softie, he's 6 month. I really need some advice on a rescue kitten I've just brought into my home, was hand reared as his mum rejected her and her siblings and to make things worse the kittens had cat flu, she was brought up with lots of animals but and its taking a while for her to get used to my cats which I know will be ok in a few days. For the most part she's wanted to be close to me and been purring her head off but a few times she has came up to me and attacked me while growling and made me bleed she's 4 month and I've only had her a few days. She always runs up to me purring and at the minute is asleep on me. The other cats were close when she attacked dunno if that set her off but if any one can offer advive or words of encourgement that would be great thanks

Hi Louise - I think you could be dealing with some form of redirected aggression. The cat feels threatened (perhaps by the close proximity of other cats), and lashes out at the closest person to her - in this case, you.

When I adopted my boy, we brought him home and - following some bad breeder advice - introduced him straight away to the resident princess. She hated him on sight. When I talked to her, she actually hissed at me (this is a cat that is gentle and loving and intelligent), so she obviously redirected her aggression onto me as she felt threatened, and I was the closest to her. If I had touched her, no doubt she would have given me something to complain about.

You haven't said how you're working through the introduction stage. I found the best solution for me was to put the newcomer in a separate room (with food and litter box), and allow the other cat to slowly come closer to the room to observe him through the door. After a period 7 days, we opened the door and both cats have been friends ever since.

Hopefully this advice can assist you in managing the new comer. Don't be despondent - all cats react differently. I think it's important to give new cat his / her own territory, his secure space (like a spare room). Same for older cats - they mustn't feel like their territory is being invaded, so on occasion, allow them to enter the newcomer's room (and give the newcomer free reign around the house. Do it for an hour, then put the newcomer back in her territory. Slowly move feeding bowls closer to the door - so cats get positive association when eating and when smelling the other cats. If your girl feels like she is safe in her little territory, then she hopefully won't redirect her fear-based aggression on you.
Perhaps this could be a nice strategy for you to try All the best!

Hi, welcome to TCS!  It's lovely to meet you.  I agree with Burm Guy; Daisy attacked me a couple of times when she first came to live with us.  Other cats, loud noises, sudden movements - and she would react with aggression.  If she couldn't get to the source of whatever was upsetting her, she'd go after me.  We had a rough go at the start, but now we are the best of friends.  She is joy, but it took a couple of months for her to really adjust and become comfortable.  Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress.  

Welcome aboard! I think it's great that you have a rescued kitten (as I now do!)!

Hi thanks for all the advice . I've been spending one to one time wih her and only introducing other cats at feeding time and shes not as upset when she does see them on most part they are ok with each other. She will be really friendly when we are alone together then will get upset and growl like she will roll on her back playing then get upset

She's ok with british short hair now just my older cat