I adopted an 8 year old cat last Nov. but 2 of my 5 other cats attack her. She is terrified and still restricted to one room because she has accidents after being attacked. Any suggestions on getting these cats integrated?
Hello, and thank you for reaching out.
I'm genuinely sorry to hear about the distressing situation with your 8-year-old cat being attacked by 2 other cats. I can only imagine how anxious and fearful she must be, especially if she's having accidents.
Try to reintroduce the new cat to the other two separately over an extended period. You will need to follow through the full introduction process from the beginning ( https://perfectpets.com.au/best-pet-blog/post/how-to-introduce-a-new-kitten-to-a-resident-cat). It might be worth consulting a cat behaviorist in your area since they can help you with each step, guide you through the process, and provide you with feedback.
I hope you have a Feliway pheromone plugged into the bedroom to help ease her anxiety. Calming supplements or anti-anxiety medication from the vet may also be taken during the introduction phase.
It took us about 4-6 months to integrate a new kitten into a household with two adult cats.
Please get in touch with us if you can’t find a cat consultant in your area. We will try to help.
All the best
Melina