Unable to handle new Cat

Oh no, this sounds as though you're having a really tough time with your new cat! i don't know what you can do about your old cat attacking her, they are very territorial and don't usually like it when new cats come to live in the home. I found that when i first got my cat it was better if i left him alone, didn't pet him too much or pick him up and wait for him to come to me. that way he could get his bearings in his own time, eventually he started coming to sit next to me and enjoyed being stroked, now he is the most affectionate cat i haver ever know, he follws me around and loves and affection. If it is a rescue cat, it may be that it has been treated badly by people in the past, so it is nervous of humans, you just need to make it know that you are there to give it love and are not a threat, the best way to do this is probably just to give it some space, it will soon start to associate you with food and will build up trust for you, that way you can build up a relationship together. I'm not an expert though, have only got what i learned when i adopted my cat, but i'm sure the centre where you got your cat would be able to give you some advice! xxx

Cats don't like change at all. When they are in new surroundings, they're scared and unsure. Of course, your other cat doesn't like the new house guest. To her, it's HER territory and the adopted cat is treading on it. I had the same problem when I brought my 3rd cat home 2 years ago. The other 2 didn't like her and did everything they could to show her that. Now, all 3 cats get along and in fact, they act like best friends at times. Don't give up just yet. You have to allow the cats to get to know each other and for the adopted cat to settle in. Like others have said, just be patient. It's not an over-night miracle. Cats will fight and bicker- it's normal. Even my cats still do it sometimes. So, just try to show both cats the same amount of attention and love. Soon they'll realize that they will be living with each other for a very long time.

As the others have said, it'll take some time. It would be best if you could keep the two cats in separate parts of your home if that's possible. That will give the new cat time to get used to the new environment and to you as well, don't try to pick her up or stroke her at this stage, just provide food and leave her alone for the time being. It's also possible that your old cat is so territorial that she won't tolerate the new cat under any circumstances. I had a cat like that, she'd attack any other cat that came into the house and when I took in a stray, I had to divide the house in two so that they never met. Really, all that you need to do is to have patience, it will take time, maybe as long as a year or even more, but hopefully, all will be well.

Awww poor yuou honey! New cats can take a while to become adjusted, and your new cat might just be a little jealous. We got a new kitten a while ago but a friend had to take the little lad off me because my original cat was so scared of him! Even though he was three times his size! Sometimes they just don't get on, like us humans I guess. Have you tried speaking to your vet about this? I know there's stuff you can by that calms cats down, and mellow them out as such. I assume it would be like a prozac spray for them ha ha! Anyway, hope all works out well! LEt us know how you get on! xxx