Hi this is my first post and I was hoping that I could get some advice.
I have had my cat for about 5 months now and he is the best cat anyone could imagine. He is fearless playful and loving and just immediately loved being my cat.
A friend of mine asked me to babysit his cat for some time due to renovations of their house.
From the moment the cat got here the other day he has not been happy. Didn't want to come out of his cage at first and when did hid immediately. To minimise the risk of the two cats meeting too early I have confined the new one into the old ones room (he usually sleeps in there every night and his litter box was in there but now moved outside).
Now every time someone opens the door the new cat just hisses and growls. He is barely eating and is very very unhappy.
What is something I can do to make this transition easier? I have feliway and have tried to play with him and his toys but not interested in that or any food treats.
Should I still keep him confined or maybe let him and the old cat meet as my first cat loves making friends (there are a few cats in the neighbourhood)
Any suggestions would be great
Thank you
I have had my cat for about 5 months now and he is the best cat anyone could imagine. He is fearless playful and loving and just immediately loved being my cat.
A friend of mine asked me to babysit his cat for some time due to renovations of their house.
From the moment the cat got here the other day he has not been happy. Didn't want to come out of his cage at first and when did hid immediately. To minimise the risk of the two cats meeting too early I have confined the new one into the old ones room (he usually sleeps in there every night and his litter box was in there but now moved outside).
Now every time someone opens the door the new cat just hisses and growls. He is barely eating and is very very unhappy.
What is something I can do to make this transition easier? I have feliway and have tried to play with him and his toys but not interested in that or any food treats.
Should I still keep him confined or maybe let him and the old cat meet as my first cat loves making friends (there are a few cats in the neighbourhood)
Any suggestions would be great
Thank you