New cat in the family and she just got spayed what do I do?

Question

I just got my new cat from the spca and was so happy until I got her home, my cat that I have now was not happy at all and my new cat was just spayed yesterday so I'm worried about them getting into a fight while I'm trying to get them used to each other. Which I have no idea on how to do. What I'm even more worried about is how can I tell if there is a problem with her surgery from being spayed is there anything I should be watching out for? Any answers would be great.

There seems to have a little bit of redness around the stitching, I never really had good chance when I first got her to tell if this is normal. Any ideas?

Well it's a new day and not so good she isn't feeling very well and I'm probably going to bring her to the vet she has been sick twice this morning i don't know if it's the food or the fact that she is stressed with the new situation or not,I hope that's all it is

Answer 1

Just let them sort it out. Cats usually will given time and limited interference.

We owners tend to worry too much. If we just chilled a bit and let animals be animals, things would run far more smoothly.

Answer 2

Too bad that you didn't tell the vet the situation. The vet that I worked for would have kept your cat at the clinic an extra day. Did they give you some white cream to put on the stitches. The main purpose for the cream is it stops the cat from trying to rip out the stitches because it has an awful taste.

I would try to separate the cat unless supervised until she heals. It's stressful enough for her going into a new home, never mind having the threat of being beat up by another cat.

When she is healed then they can start excepting each other. The best place to have them start making friends is at feeding time. For some reason cats can hate each other, but they can share a meal together.

I have seven cats and I know that eventually your cats will like, if not tolerate each other. Good Luck. This is coming from a person who has intermingle many cats in her lifetime. They all do eventually get to like each other.

Answer 3

Introducing a new kitty into the house is going to be a new experience for the kitty that you have now. Hopefully there has not been any signs of aggression so far and they will learn to adapt to one another. We'll see. In the meantime, we need to protect the female until she heals from her surgery.

Usually the only thing you have to watch out for is that she doesn't pull her stitches apart. You will have to keep an eye on that. Also, this is a time when you must really keep your kitty box cleaned out especially well, you don't want her to get an infection.

Other than that, just make sure she doesn't horseplay or try to jump onto, or off of, something high, and keep her from any tangles with your other cat, and I think she should be fine. If you can keep them separated temporarily, that might be a good idea.

Best wishes.

Answer 4

My kitten licked her stitches and got them infected so if she's licking get her an ecollar or a cone it looks terrible but it's better than an infection cause then they'll have to reopen the stitches and clean it out and restitch it I just went through it and it's not fun
also separate the cats for a few days keep the new cat in a separate room with all that she needs and gradually your old cat will get use to the new cats smell
but be patient it took my cats a couple of weeks before they accepted
each other

Answer 5

If you have an extra room with a door that latches, keep her in there for a few days with food, water and a littler box. It'll not only prevent fighting, but keep her fairly inactive. Obviously spend time in there with her, and when you can't, leave a radio on a talk station for her to hear human voices. Generally, they are a little lethargic, maybe lick the surgical area a little--no biggie. After a few days, reintroduce them slowly. Also give lots of attention and treats to your prior cat throughout. A can of tuna goes a long way toward making the newcomer more attractive. Good luck.