My mom needs some advice from experienced cat owners
Well, as you may know, my mother got a little calico girl earlier this summer; Peggy, who is now 5 months old. It is their second kitty; their resident cat Dino lives with them for 6 years now. All these years, Dino was an indoor/outdoor cat, and so is Peggy now. During her first two weeks, Peggy has been kept indoors only, and from her very first day in my mom's and Reinhold's house, Dino has refused to enter the house. And still he doesn't, which is breaking my mother's heart. Now that the days are getting colder, and more rainy, Dino would sit outside the house and complain and whine to my mother and Reinhold, but he still won't come in, even when Peggy is not the house (she's very often outside these days, too).
My mother is so heartbroken about Dino's behavior that she called me at work today and cried on the phone. She's feeling guilty for having Peggy now, but she doesn't want to give her up.
The Dino/Peggy-relationship went through some changes btw. During the first days, Dino hated her, but after a while it seemed that he enjoyed playing with her. But a couple of weeks ago, he started running away from her, and he's hissing at her again. I think this has something to do with Peggy becoming more mature now (she isn't spayed yet; and Dino has been neutered).
Anyway, the vet has suggested Bachflower remedies, and I thought that Feliway could also be worth a try. Reinhold has suggested to keep Dino inside against his will, but neither my mom nor I do think that this is a good idea. It will break his trust completely, and he may run away for good.
I know here are many people who are very experienced in introducing cats to each other. Does anyone here has some advice for us?
Kirsten
