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I have 3 year old Patch, her daughter 2 year old Fly and her son 9 week old Bertie McRuffle. Patch has been living in our basement and garden since Fly had her kittens as Fly kept chasing her away. Bertie is now 9 weeks old and is shut in our bedroom to stop Fly lactating. I have opened the basement door but Fly is still chasing Patch off. I thought maybe I could put Fly in the basement and bring Patch in with Bertie until Fly has stopped producing milk and has been spayed. I am at a loss as to what to do for the best and I want all the cats to be able to live with each other. CAN YOU HELP?
Hi Wendy,
You have got the right idea there. Switch places for a day or two. This will get them used to each others scent again. Bring Fly out of the basement in a carrier and see how they react. If there is no problem let her out. If there is keep on moving them back. Rub each one with a cloth to transfer their scent. Make sure you get the tush area when you do this. Get a product called Feliway. it acts as a kitty tranquilizer. After a week all should be back to normal. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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