2006-07-03 10:56:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
As with all cats, one will want to be the "alpha" cat, so as far as "getting along", you have to introduce them properly and not just throw them together until they've come to some sort of agreement. Keep them apart completely (preferably with a glass/screen door) so they can see each other and smell each other. Switch the cat in "isolation" with the former cat so the new cat can get used to the new home, and the older cat can get more used to the smell and presence of the new one. If you have a crate, the first time you bring the new cat into the house WITH the established cat, keep the new cat in the crate so nobody can get hurt. With time, you should notice they are getting along well enough to try letting the new cat out into the established cat's territory, but watch carefully and be ready if there is a serious fight. Hissing and batting are normal at first, but have a squirt gun or a can with some rocks in it to help break up any serious fights. Do NOT get in between a serious fight-YOU will get the worst of it!
Also, try to get the male neutered. There are many low cost spay/neuter clinics around, so call shelters in your area and see if they know of one. Neutering him will make him less aggressive and within a month will lower his testosterone level so he doesn't act like an intact male. This also prevents him from getting an unspayed cat pregnant, especially if he's allowed outside, but escapes do happen, so it's the best for several reasons to have him neutered. It also keeps him from getting testicular cancer which is highly deadly. Last thing--make sure all cats are up to date on their vaccinations and tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV before bringing another cat into the house or keep them completely seperate until it's been done. These diseases lead to nothing but heartache.
2006-07-03 11:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by Christine R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are both these cats yours? I'm surprised that the male isn't neutered also, particularly if he's an outdoor cat. There are way too many unwanted strays, and an unneutered cat just adds to the problem. But yes, they will get along and have cat sex. But if the male shows up at the door with kids, you will know they are not from the spayed female. The male will then have to be taken to court for kitten support.
2006-07-03 11:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a female spayed outdoor cat, and an unneutered male stray has been hanging around here lately. He did try to mate with her and had REALLY bad aim...long story short, she was anally violated and pooped on herself (and hopefully him!) . She's beat him up several times since then.
2006-07-03 13:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if the male decides it wants to try and have intercourse with her, he can make her bleed
2006-07-03 11:01:58 · answer #4 · answered by MEB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the male cat nutered
2006-07-03 13:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it's not safe- he might try to have sex w/ her which can harm her- get him neutered!
2006-07-03 12:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, throw them in a bag, shake them up, and they are still cats
2006-07-03 11:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple answer YES
2006-07-03 11:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by lizella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋