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Joined: 10/14/2008
Posts: 40
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We have had a cat named Friday for about 2 1/2 years. He is about 9 years old, and we adopted him from my sister when she discovered one of her children is allergic.
In January, we adopted another cat named Juicy from a shelter. He is 2 years old.
They are both neutered males.
We were told by the people at the shelter, our vet, etc., that the two cats would adapt to each other and that "it just takes time." Well it's been 9 months and they still really dislike each other.
They are living totally separate lives now -- Friday in the master bed/bath and Juicy in the rest of our house, with the door shut in between all the time. Every time we try to re-introduce them they fight. I have tried a couple of times to just let them fight it out, but that always results in Friday peeing in the house... on my carpet, my furniture, even on my kitchen counters in the middle of the night (blech!)! I get tired of cleaning it up and separate them again.
He's not "spraying" per se, he's going when he's cornered in a fight (like he's going because he's scared?).
I need help for my divided household! Any advice?
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User Rank: Newbie
Joined: 10/6/2008
Posts: 77
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Try to get them together as much as possible. Of course with you or someone in the room. I was told to get them involved in activities together- possibly playing together. My adult cat is the same way- She is just mean. She is coming along with the kittens though. They play together from time to time and other times she just hisses.
Sometimes cats just don't get along. I think it's a jealousy issue.
Good luck!
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User Rank: Newbie
Joined: 10/16/2008
Posts: 70
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I don't know what's taking them so long to get used to each other. When we had a new cat at home, it would take a week for the cats to become friends.
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User Rank: Newbie
Joined: 10/18/2008
Posts: 87
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I think 9 months is plenty of time for them to get over their differences per say. I would probably try to rehome the newest one if I was in your shoes. Just my opinion.
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User Rank: Newbie
Joined: 5/13/2009
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Hello, I am new to this site. I am having the same issue as you. I do not wish to rehome my new kitty nor the "old" kitty. I just do not know what to do. Has anyone really given you the answer you need? Chyna
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