Why is my cat terrified of the bedroom after a new kitten was removed?

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I have a domestic shorthair named Sophie. A couple days ago, I adopted a 5 month old shelter kitten. Unfortunately, I had to give up the kitten as Sophie started chewing at her tail. Sophie has been hiding in my closet. Last night, Sophie stopped hiding. She’s acting like her normal self, except now she’s terrified of my bedroom! She will hiss and run away. She’s had a flea treatment and takes allergy meds. I was told the kitten was fine. Why is she acting like this? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that if the kitten went into your bedroom, the scent of the kitten could still be there and Sophie thinks there is a stranger in your room triggering anger. To help her relax, I recommend getting a plug in diffuser called Feliway. It releases hormones that help calm a cat down. See if that helps her, but if she doesn't calm down in a couple of days, have her seen by a vet for a health check. I hope this helps!

Why is my cat terrified of the bedroom after a new kitten was removed?

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