Thread: How to integrate a second kitten

Fortunately, the study ceiling hasn't bowed any further, so I'm optimistic that it won't collapse! Whilst squashing both my cats under a fallen ceiling might resolve one of my immediate issues, it's not got much longevity![/QUOTE]

Oh Karen that bit made me smile,I do feel so sorry for you but to still have a sense of humour must help.
You might find that Freyja is blaming you on two accounts,not only have you brought a new funny four legged furry thing in but you have also spoilt her house,she is most probaly feeling insecure about her surroundings as well,the smell she associates with home has gone & the replacement odour leaves a bit to be desired.I am sure the other will work out though,when our two ganged up on the two new babies Bruce was really awful to them & us,Merl would hiss & walk past but Bruce snarled & hissed like a wild cat & if I spoke he would hiss at me & walk away,he didn't go off his food but gave up coming for cuddles,I really did begin to wonder if we had done the right thing,he eased out with me though by being allowed to come to bed with me on his own for a special half hour at night,no one else allowed in,I just sat on the bed & done crosswords & eventually he came & laid down near me & then he laid across my legs & from there he got better with me,I always kept just talking to him during the day but didn't go in for cuddles & it was nearly a couple of weeks before we got back onto the same footing as before,did take a bit longer to give up on babes but now he is fine,he came down to bed a couple of mornings ago & Shims gave him a head & ear wash,now Bruce waits for Shims & goes & puts his head under him to have his daily clean,it will happen.....

Really good advice from Jackie again. Yes the damp smell in your house can't be helping much either, it's easy to forget how much animals can be affected by smell. It's early days yet with your new babe, so I'm sure things will improve. Good luck Karen! xxx

Originally Posted by jckkerrison

the smell she associates with home has gone & the replacement odour leaves a bit to be desired.

Right on... I wouldn't be surprised at all if the strange smell also has an impact.