We have introduced the two cats decently and they seem to be getting along. It appears as though the older cat is being "motherly" while licking the kitten, but then will just bite the neck. After doing this, he starts to lick again.
2006-07-03 15:45:11 · 14 answers · asked by djjc213 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your older cat is showing the younger cat that he is willing to protect him but will also "put him in order." My cat used to beat up my dogs to show that he is the original cat and no dog is coming in to change that. Until my other dog died, they protected my cat all the time. Don't worry too much about it, it's a cat thing. I don't know.
2006-07-03 17:40:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It is normal the older one is showing he is the dominant one! Just getting control of the younger one while he is still little and not to much of a challenge to control. My older one will walk across the room to slap the young one just for being in the same room. If the young one falls asleep in the lounge chair the older one will jump up and sit on his head and wash his paws. Until the young one moves. the older one goes on his way! It is just a "game" of nature with them. Respect and live >
2006-07-03 16:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is showing the kitten that he is the Alpha male in the house or either that your cat has issues
2006-07-03 15:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by mushu9278 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just showing dominance over the younger one. Trying to be motherly but just letting the little one know that she is the boss
2006-07-03 16:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, cats are so funny!! Its affection, hes accepting him. Be happy he's doing this. Soon enough kitten will do it back. I have two brother cats that constantly do this, its so funny to watch, doesn't look like it makes much sense to us, but it does to them. :)
2006-07-03 15:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat is being playful. My cats bite eachother all the time, then sit down and groom eachother. It makes no sense.
2006-07-03 15:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is probably just playing around with the kitten.. Maybe just trying to make it feel at home
2006-07-03 19:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop him from doing this! He is trying to establish dominance. He could really hurt the kitten.
2006-07-04 04:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the older cat is trying to play with the younger cat so do not worry to much
2006-07-03 16:08:52 · answer #9 · answered by caitykat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They all do that. It's the parental instinct kicking in. He's grooming him. As long as he doesn't hurt the kitten, all is well.
2006-07-03 15:52:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋