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Hi,
I just brought home a third cat (stray male) to live with my other two cats, both female. I was expecting the usual hissing and unwelcoming behavior towards the new cat, but the problem is, my eldest cat (not the friendliest sort to begin with) has now turned against both cats and attacked the younger female quite severely. It's like she sees any cat as a threat, even one she's known for years. I now have them all in separate rooms. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do about it?

Many thanks.

Your cat is showing displaced aggression toward the kitty she already knows. This happens quite frequently.

Good luck!
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

Thanks for the advice -- the towel thing worked well. All three can now share the same space (although still hissing, they're not trying to attack each other). I look forward to the day when they're friends.

Thanks for the update. I am glad to hear that your cats are learning to share their space!
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!