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Posted by catcrazy03 on January 02, 2003 at 02:23:59:

Well let me start by introducing you to Phantom, she is almost 2 now, and has been the only cat in our family. About a week ago we decided to adopt 2 eight week old kittens (brother and sister)naming them Sage and Wolf. From the moment we brought Sage and Wolf home, Phantom has hated the idea of no longer being the "only one". We have been keeping them seperated, keeping the kittens in our bedroom, and moved Phantom's litter, food, toys, etc. into another room. We let them have supervised interaction, and the kittens have become very curious about Phantom, but when they try to approach her she hisses and sometimes attacks them. When this happens we seperate them again. I know that it takes a lot of time for older cats to adjust to the change, but I am starting to get worried that Phantom feels rejected, or might even feel she's being replaced. That is the last thing I want her thinking. She knows I still love her, she purrs when I pick her up, but only when the kittens aren't around. Is double the stress emotionally harmful to Phantom? I'd hate to see Phantom turn into a withdrawn, angry cat everytime the kittens are around. Thank for any advise or help you can provide. If it's at all helpful you may email me at rainbowprizimz03@aol.com. Thanks again!
Amanda

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