Well I know we heard it before, now it's my turn and I need opinions and advice. I have three cats ages 19 (yes really), 12 and 4. The 12 and 4 year old like to sit on the windowsill and watch the world go by. Today one of the neighbor's cats jumped up on the outer sill and freaked both of them out. Now the 4 year old is scared silly of the others and goes into growling, hissing, screaming and fighting mode on site of the others.
My vet had me separate the 4 year old into her own room for a few days and said that, if possible, put a screen in the doorway for a while to get them re-aclimated again. Also that there may be more spitting and chaos before this is all over.
He also said something that worries me. He said that since I introduce my cats to the others at the kitten stage, that was easy. Now I'm trying to get adult cats together again and that it doesn't always work. There's a possibility that they won't and I should be prepared to find the 4 year old a new home if need be.
Hard truth or just precautionary talk. My wife and I are beside ourselves at the thought of finding a new home for this cat.
Am I worrying too much here? Any special techniques to reintroduce them that will keep the fireworks minimal and achive the best results?
Thanks! Dave
My vet had me separate the 4 year old into her own room for a few days and said that, if possible, put a screen in the doorway for a while to get them re-aclimated again. Also that there may be more spitting and chaos before this is all over.
He also said something that worries me. He said that since I introduce my cats to the others at the kitten stage, that was easy. Now I'm trying to get adult cats together again and that it doesn't always work. There's a possibility that they won't and I should be prepared to find the 4 year old a new home if need be.
Hard truth or just precautionary talk. My wife and I are beside ourselves at the thought of finding a new home for this cat.
Am I worrying too much here? Any special techniques to reintroduce them that will keep the fireworks minimal and achive the best results?
Thanks! Dave