my cat is terrible to my new cat! any suggstions?!?

i adopted my cat about 2 months ago and just adopted her a friend yesturday. The lady from the shelter reccomended the cat we just now adopted because he is submissive and our old cat is dominent. She is just down right awful to him. She normally stalks and pounces on him. We have been punishing her with a squirt bottle but nothing seems to be working. When we punish her she just seems to take it out on him more. Just now she ripped a bit of his hair out and i screamed no and shot the water bottle at her, so she didnt see it was me so she would learn to not do it even when i am not home. She hasn't touched him since this time but i need some ideas because i feel terrible for Napoleon because Genevieve is such a *****!

Put them in a cage and hope for a cage match. Hahaha I'm just joking. I really don't think u can do anything, I mean they're cats. I would just think u would hope that they would settle it themselves.

let them do cat fight together...
you will later notice that they're not cat fighting anymore...
you'll realize that they are just playing with each other already...

When you first adopt a new cat, it's essential to put it in a room by itself. This may sound cruel, but you're actually doing your pet a favor, because a change in scenery can be traumatic for a cat, who is used to routine. Putting it in a smaller space gives it time to adjust and get used to the new sights, sounds and smells of their new home. A good way to get the new cats aware of another is by putting a blanket with the others scent where they have access. Gradually, after a few days or a week, the cats can meet face-to-face, but I would recommend putting the new cat in a carrier or a cage so the "old" cat doesn't feel threatened. Cats are very territorial and generally don't appreciate playmates, like dogs, which are herd animals. Now that you have the cats together, unfortunately, this advice may be too late. However, I think if you try this method now, it may still chill them out, a bit. It's not easy introducing a new pet, it can takes months or years for them to even tolerate each other. Some chasing is normal and shouldn't cause you alarm, my cats do it to each other, too, and it doesn't cause permanent damage and my cats still don't hide, often. If your old cat still feels comfortable and isn't agitated all the time, then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Also, you can always contact your vet for more information.

Cat owner for the past 15 years

Its normal for cats two feel dominant like that and not be friendly, itll go on for a while but just be patient and keep doing what your doing. Put their food bowls near eachother, that mite slowly bring them closer. Dont worry about it, just givem time and soon thell become friends :)

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I recommend holding your cat and petting her while the other cat is in then room. Give her treats and affection as a reward for being nice to the new kitten. Have a friend or your partner hold the kitten while you hold Genevieve.

Encourage them to play together by using a laser light or a feather/string toy that they can chase about the room together. If they start to fight, pick up one and leave the room. Come back later and try again.

Also, set aside a space for her to hide away. A bed and space just for her will give her some quiet time to help her relax. Some place high would probably suit her. Consider a cat tower, if it's an option.

well, try playing a little more with the agressive cat to show him that you still love him, he might feel jealouse so that might explain the behavior. try putting salt in the water so its more unpleasant, and when you do spray her with water, dont just do it once, follow youre cat for at least 20 seconds and keep spraying him so it annoys him, and he should stop after you soak him a couple of times, good luck..