So i already have one cat...but i'm thinking about getting another kitten...would it effect the other cat?

Question

My mother has said that it would. My current cat is an outside cat that comes in for the night, food, and the litter box.

If i were to get this kitten who is not old enough to be brought home yet, so i have a bit of time to wait, he would be an inside cat.

My current kitty is a male, but he's neutured and doesn't spray or anything. the other kitten is male(from what i can tell) and he would be nuetered as well. My current cat is declawed on teh front claws, as would be this kitten.

Do you know of any behavioral problems that might occur? anything i should look into? should i just not get this kitten?

My mother has said that it would. My current cat is an outside cat that comes in for the night, food, and the litter box.

If i were to get this kitten who is not old enough to be brought home yet, so i have a bit of time to wait, he would be an inside cat.

My current kitty is a male, but he's neutured and doesn't spray or anything. the other kitten is male(from what i can tell) and he would be nuetered as well. My current cat is declawed on teh front claws, as would be this kitten.

Do you know of any behavioral problems that might occur? anything i should look into? should i just not get this kitten?

Edit:The first cat wasn't going to be an outside cat. parents were idiots and thought it would be fun to put him in the backyard when he was young..and now he cries and wines...so he was declawed to be an inside cat. and got put outside. *growls at parents*

Edit:The first cat wasn't going to be an outside cat. parents were idiots and thought it would be fun to put him in the backyard when he was young..and now he cries and wines...so he was declawed to be an inside cat. and got put outside. *growls at parents*

Answer 1

They're might be a little jealousy from your older cat, but if you bring this kitten in young, they will learn to get along.

Answer 2

Yes it would affect the other cat, mostly in a territorial way. The other cat could see the kitten as encroaching on "his" house, even if he is not in the house all the time. This could cause some violence, though it not be too dangerous for the kitten, since your other cat is declawed in the front. Best way to "introduce" them would be to confine the kitten to a room with the door closed when the other cat first meets him. This will allow the two to smell each other without contact. Also you can take a dry washcloth and stroke your older cat with it and put it in with the kittne, and do the same with the kitten for the older cat. Again, this will help them get used to the other's scent. After a day or two like this, let the two of them together while you watch, making sure that either cat can leave if they want to. After a few days you should be able to leave them together alone without worry. Or you can skip the supervised part, since both will be declawed. Best of luck with the kitties!

Answer 3

theres no jealousy at all, we have like 6 cats and they're all males and they all get along just fine, even when they were all first brought home they didnt fight or anything, though the first 2-3 days were a bit rough cuz the new cats always ran away in2 one of the rooms cuz he was scared or the older cats would get a lil territorial but after like a week, everything was ok and there were no more problems. today they all sleep together, eat together and um...i guess play together so ya theres nothing 2 worry about

Answer 4

I have kept cats and dogs off and on all my life. Have 2 of each now. 1-Kitten with an older, but had since kitten, cat. It has a GOOD effect. All my animals drink out of the same water bowl...by choice! Can't stop them. Funny watching a big dog, a little dog and big cat, little cat, all at the bowl at once.

Point is, animals are usually social creatures. More so than we are even...get the kitten. Luv em both.


Of course I AM EXTREMELY BIASED in favor of the animals...

Take Care

Answer 5

There may be some jealousy at first, but eventually if they spend some time together they would more than likely work it out. Just a question. Why would you have a declawed cat outside? He has no way to defend himself. He can't even climb a tree to escape potential danger.

Answer 6

I have a tom and he raised 2 kittens. Spank did great with them. He is a Siamese silver tabby. He raised a Norweign forest cat (Chilly) & snowshoe (Mocha). They all were male cats who were fixed. Norweign forest has since passed from health problems. They all were house cats.
I would be most worried about your other cat being the carrier of disease even if it's been imuized. Infecting the young kitten before he or she has had shots. Food 4 Thought.....

Answer 7

I had one cat at first, and it seemed like I could not give her all the attention she wanted. I got a kitten, and the two of them are best friends. They romp and play together, chase each other around the house and groom each other. They share a litter box and food and water dishes. They are both girls and indoor cats. My kids and I held and played with both kitties a lot when we first got them, and they are very tame. No behavioral problems at all.

Two cats are better than one!

Answer 8

It will only effect the cat if:
.The cat does not like other cats
. You do not give as much attention
. Can cause harm if they are two boys (will prob. fight)

If you are going to get a cat, I would recomend a gorl, because the boy is usually nicer to a female then it will be to a male. Good luck!

Answer 9

The only possible thing that can happen is that they might get into fights because the cat you already have considers your house as his fortress. A new cat coming to him would mean, "Someone wants to take up my territory." But they'd have to get used to each other slowly, but eventually, they'll get along great.

Answer 10

It won't hurt your other ca at all. In fact, your cat will have a new companion. He/she might be a little aggressive for the first few weeks, but that's just territorial behavior.