Cat people! Help! [View all]

I recently adopted a kitten who’s about 5 months old. She’s sweet and cuddly and just adorable. I have 2 other cats, an 11 year old and a 7 year old. They get along fine and there were no problems when I bought the younger one home as a kitten.

At first they pretty much ignored and avoided the kitten. Now my house has turned into a war zone. The kitten goes after the older ones and it’s not in a playful manner. She attacks, chases, hisses and howling at the other two.

I am at a loss as to what to do. I’ve had cats for decades and never experienced this probem when I brought a new cat into the house.

Any suggestions? I really don’t want to have to rehome the kitten but this can’t continue. Right now the 11 year old is hiding behind the curtains, the 7 year old is wedged under a recliner and the kitten is curled up next to me happily purring.

Mz Pip