Phoenix&Nakita - *Update Sept.20th*Feedback please..

[catmandu]

Say over and over.
Nakita , and then Nakitas Friend
This may help create a bond.
It helped the Found Cats.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I think that you're doing very well so far but I do agree that they need to work it out among themselves. I also do what K & L do and it's worked for me so far. Since my newest addition,Ziggy, had already been checked out at the vets ahead of time, I just let her roam free and in 3 days she was accepted by all of my other furkids. My cats are used to living with other cats though so this does make a big difference. Good luck and please continue to keep us updated.

[Bengalz]

Kass,

Everyone has given great advice and suggestions. I have been following your thread as well as the thread about Nakita's health issues and can understand your concern. Nakita is a very special baby and you want her to be happy foremost. Phoenix is a kitten and probably very adaptable at this stage - a good thing.

Your maternal instinct is to help Nakita adjust - I would be doing exactly the same thing And my hubby would be saying exactly the same thing Is it possible that Nakita is feeling your stress? As difficult as it may be, try to focus your energy on Nakita. Relax with her and do the things that are normal for her. Phoenix will definitely observe and try to get in on the action and her presence will become more and more normal for Nakita. As cats are creatures of habit -- Phoenix will become a part of that routine and hopefully, it will become easier for Nakita to have another kitty in her life.

My other thought is that if Nakita is not feeling 100%, this may contribute to some of her stress (definitely, to yours). That's a lot of stuff going on all at once. Take deep deep breaths and hug your girls - things will get better.

Both Nakita and Phoenix are adorable and so dear and very lucky to have you and Rob as their purrents. You want all that is good for both of them and that will come. You're a great cat mommy and things will work out - give yourself a little credit.

Hugs, Betty