Cat vs. Kitten

Hi!

I was wondering if someone knows how to deal with my problem. My family has had a cat (f) for over 10 years and we just got a kitten about 6 months ago (not from our older cat.) The old cat has gone through a complete personalitychange since we brought in the new one - we almost do not recognize her as the sweet cat she used to be. She really hates the new cat, and she has even begun becoming agressive towards me and my familymembers.

So to you who know:

Is this just a phase? Will she get used to the new cat? Is there something that we can do?

I'm not sure how your situation will pan out. But, I can share my experiences. Thirteen years ago, we got a new kitten from the Humane Society thinking our one year old cat needed a playmate. We brought her home and introduced her to our male cat. Right from the start, she was the one who did not like him. There was a lot of hissing and gnashing of claws for several months. But, they did finally settle in together. They even played with each other after about 6 months. They have had a love/hate relationship for the past 13 years.

We brought a dog into the house in May. The cats both hate the dog. The poor dog can't walk anywhere near them without getting hissed at and jumped on. I have a feeling they will never really settle in to the idea of the dog being their friend. They are old, crabby and set in their ways.

I think your cat might settle down. I can't guarantee anything, but you never know. Time will tell.

(12-14-2012 09:30 AM)deyvion Wrote:  Hi!

I was wondering if someone knows how to deal with my problem. My family has had a cat (f) for over 10 years and we just got a kitten about 6 months ago (not from our older cat.) The old cat has gone through a complete personalitychange since we brought in the new one - we almost do not recognize her as the sweet cat she used to be. She really hates the new cat, and she has even begun becoming agressive towards me and my familymembers.

So to you who know:

Is this just a phase? Will she get used to the new cat? Is there something that we can do?

Deyvion, this is a common problem, as as did Jaimie, I will share a little.

When I was younger, we had a great cat, & my folks adopted a sweet Cocker & we wondered how it may play out. The cat had also changed a bit yet it didn't take long before they realized they must co-exist, & they got along quite well from that point on.

And all I know from others that have dealt with this, they too all worked out, so your best ally right now, is time.....

Good luck & best wishes......