we have one cat already he's male, 11 mos, fixed and front declawed were getting another cat that is female, 4, fixed and totally declawed. the older cat is used to other animals but the younger male isn't. will it be okay to have one cat partially declawed and the other fully?
2006-06-15 07:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It isn't okay to have EITHER of your cats declawed. Declawing is cruel and inhumane. It's illegal throughout Europe. While some do fine with the operation, others develop chronic pain in their feet and legs and feel constantly defenseless and on edge. As a result, they often get aggressive and fearful and resort to biting. Paws come with claws. Read this, it's so sad...http://declaw.lisaviolet.com/declawvettch.html
2006-06-15 07:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to be sure that you introduce the cats to each other properly. Cats are very territorial so the one who is already in the house is going to feel very insecure. It is recommended that you keep the cats separated (one in one room with the door closed sot that they get used to each other's smells before you introduce them). This may cut back on some of the "fighting".
As for declawing, cats don't use their back claws as much when playing/fighting but I would keep an eye on them nonetheless.
Good luck!
2006-06-15 14:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a new kitten about 2 weeks ago. I have another cat that is about 6 1/2 years old. At first they would hiss when they saw eachother.. Now they can be in the same room, but if one gets too close, they fight. It gets better and better every day though. Usually it takes about a month for cats to get used to eachother.. But even after that there can still be some trouble. If they fight, don't worry about it and just let them be (inless of course, one of them is getting hurt). They'll get used to eachother in time.
2006-06-15 15:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by chelseyiscool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vets will tell you the thing is - age difference. There seems to be enough of a difference with your two cats so it will probably work. Nobody knows until they actually give it a go. Make sure you keep yourself from fussing. Let them establish their territory first, and then let them get to know about each other in their own ways. We have two wonderful cats who have bonded because we kept to heck away from them and just let them be cats. They both are indoors because we live near a busy street. They went through a little bit of a stormy period there for a few days, but all they were really doing is just being cautious, establishing their territories. They now have totally bonded. Johann grooms Little Scooter, and Little Scooter washes Johann's face for him. He is the older, senior puss, and she lets him run things. Little Scooter has also bonded with me and loves to sit in here on a bright red cushion while I am on the computer writing to you. My "gut feel" on this one is a "Yes." I hope you will give both of them a chance to be friends with each other as well as with you. Our cats are worth a million bucks to us! Old Johann comes into my room every morning at EXACTLY 5 AM to wake me (63 years old) up. We keep farm hours. He also walks around with my friend Eddie (84 years old) when it's time for him to retire. Johann is what we call "a working cat." Good luck with your babies. Our babies take such good care of us - and it will be good for your cat to have company. It will relax him and make him healthier. Take good care, now - G. in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A.
2006-06-15 14:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by GORDY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perosnally i disagree with declawring but seing as it is already done. You need to introduce your cats to each other slowly and give them time to get use to each others smells and so on. you may find the older cat will reprimand the younger cat who is still young enough to remeber being told off by mum.
2006-06-15 14:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A young cat shouldnt have a problem meetieng another cat. they normally enjoy company but it is still a good idea to introduce them slowly.
2006-06-15 14:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you introduce them in the right way and keep them seperated for about a week when you are not there... They will get a long just fine... Ask a vet on the right way to greet them to each other
2006-06-15 14:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had at least one cat in my life ever since I was a baby- all different genders- they seem to get along fine tho they are outside
2006-06-15 14:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by cheeso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to be around until they get used to each other. My cats will grab onto something with their front claws and scrape their back claws down whatever they are fighting with.
2006-06-15 14:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 cats and they all came here at diffrent times and they all get on fine
2006-06-15 14:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋