Hi Amy,

I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing more difficult to deal with than the loss of a precious baby.

It sometimes amazes me how much losing a kitty can affect the rest of the feline family. One of my cats takes losses very hard, and it doesn't seem to matter how close to the cats he was. He just seems extra sensitive to changes.

I always say that there is a reason for the way a cat reacts to things, even if the reason or reasons are not obvious to us. The aggressive behavior in your household can have it's roots in the newcomer's previous home. Or she just might want to make things clear to the others that she wants to be the top cat. Whatever the reason, I think that medication would be a good idea.

My vet (and boss) likes to use a drug called Clomicalm (clomipramine) for serious behavioral problems. I have 2 cats on this drug and they are doing very well. It is safe and there have been no side effects at all. One of my cats has been on it for years.

Good luck, and please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Regards,
PHKitkat

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