Why is my cat acting timid and weird since getting a new kitten?

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My cat is starting to act weird, and she isn't sick. She went from a cat that would eat just about anything in front of her face to picky about new foods. She refuses to play unless everyone else but 1 person and her are out of the room. She used to play with anything. She stopped walking on a leash and has become much more timid. None of this happened untill she got really comfortable around the new kitten. How do I restore her to her former self without getting rid of the kitten? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 7 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Sometimes when you bring a new animal into the house you have to be prepared for the fact that it may effect the personalities of other pets. Usually it is related to stress so you could try buying a pheromone diffuser to reduce this. Otherwise it could just be that she prefers the company of the kitten and this has changed her personality.

Why is my cat acting timid and weird since getting a new kitten?

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