our 2 cats are having issues with each other. we have lived with our 8yr old female cat for the past 4 yrs, and we have recently moved into a new house. we adopted a 3yrs female cat, and thought it would be best to introduce the cats in the new house as it would be a neutral space. the cats immediately did not enjoy each other’s presence, and had hissy fits. this was the first 2 days. on day 3 (today), the 3yr old tried to get physical with the 8yr old. what can we do to reduce tension?

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I would separate the cats, and slowly reintroduce them to each other. Take the cat who is aggressive, and put her in her own room with her own food, water, and litter box. Keep the door closed, and for a few days, feed them both treats on other side of door so they associate each other's smell with a good experience. Then let the other cat in the aggressive cat's room while the aggressive cat is in a cat carrier. They can smell each other, but not be in contact. If either becomes upset or show signs of aggression, remove the second cat from the room, and try again later. Praise them when they interact appropriately. When they are interacting well with each other through the carrier, you can let the aggressive cat out of her room, and see how she interacts with the other cat. Praise them when they interact appropriately, and separate them with any sign of aggression or upset. I would get a cat tree with lots of shelves to give the cats vertical space to get away from each other. I would keep the cat in her room when you go out until they are comfortable with each other. I hope this helps!