i bought 2 new kittens home but my cat hates them what should i do?

Question

i put one of my kittens down in front of my cat and my cat started hissing at it and scratching it i really want them to get along wat should i do?

Answer 1

Cats are highly territorial and it will take time for them to learn to get along. The possible injuries to each other will not be too serious but should be cleaned with peroxide to help prevent abscesses. Give the kittens their own litter box and food/water dish to help relieve stress.

Answer 2

Your cats' reactions are normal and are usually passing. I would urge you to try to keep your adult kitties inside for the next few weeks until they get used to the kitten.I'm not sure which method of introduction you used. I've seen some advice that suggests to simply throw the cats together and hope for the best. This is not only going to cause more of an upset, but it's flat out dangerous for all involved. Here are my suggestions for introducing them all properly.

Introducing cats may take no effort at all, or it may take work, patience, and plenty of time. The cats in question are really the deciding factor. On average, cats take about 2 weeks to introduce. Here are some methods proven to help the introduction period move along more smoothly.

Try Feliway. It's a facial pheromone that helps calm cats during times of stress. It creates a friendlier atmosphere for your resident cats and the new baby. It's available through pet stores or their site, www.felineway.com. I recommend the plug-in diffuser containing Feliway, called Comfort Zone.

Also, you might want to start dusting all the cats with cornstarch-based baby powder. Sprinkle some powder on a towel, and then rub down each cat. The cats' scents will be covered up a bit by the fragrance of the powder. And being that they now all have a familiar scent, the won't seem for foreign to each other.

The new kitten should be limited to one private room. In the room, the new baby will begin to snoop and make himself comfortable over the next few minutes, hours, or days, depending on how timid he is. Until he is quite comfortable with the quarters, I would make no attempt to introduce the three. Let him build a feeling of security before causing him to feel vulnerable again. When the kitten is walking around freely, eating, and seeking attention, he's at home enough to begin the introduction process.

Answer 3

all the response you have already gotten are correct it takes time for some cats to get use to each other ...if you are lucky 2 weeks it took my 11 year old cat over a month before I could leave the them together unsupervised. the 1st month I broke up like this:
the 1st 2 weeks while at work I would lock the kitten in my room with food water & litter box.. give the older cat the run of the rest of the house ..when home have them out together & be the referee. Then the last 2 weeks reversed it so now the scent of both cats were comingled...the 2nd month I would leave all doors open all the time...there was still a little bit of hissing but that was all. Up until my Tabby passed in March away they would groom each other. So don't worry it takes some time with it will work out.

Answer 4

You brought something new home, another cat or kittens doesn't matter, best thing to is place the kittens in a cage, for short periods of time so the other cats can get use to it or put up a baby gate in a hall way and keep the cats separated. After a week lets hope they will work out their problems. This will take time do not expect it to happen over night.

Answer 5

This is common. Some will nuture a new cat, most will
show some hostility. In a week or two they should get along OK
but sometimes they will remain adversaries forever. Age seems
to play a big part as well. An older spayed female will often
be cranky to a new kitten. Seems as tho' the males will take
to a new one better. More than likely they will end up getting
along OK. They are the most fascinating of all pets and are
a joy to be around, as a rule.

Answer 6

Don't worry about it. It takes time for cats to get along with the unfamiliar. I just recently got a kitten and it's getting the same reaction.But, slowly my cats are getting use to it and they started to stop hissing so it won't be long till that kitten is known for being part of the cat family rather then being an intruder.Basically all my cats were strays that we took in and they got the same reaction but now its all good.

Answer 7

Approach is the key element here. Take each kitten, one at a time, and hold it up to your first cat. Allow them to smell each other and examine each other. Talk softly to your cat and to the kitten and introduce them together. Then take that kitten away and do the same thing with the other kitten.

Place the kittens in a cage or some kind of play pen for the cat to see the kittens and vica versa but don't allow your cat to get to the kittens as of yet. Let them all get used to one another first.

Your cat is jeolous and thinks you are going to pay more attention to the new arrivals than him or her. Older cats tend to be territorial creatures and think that other cats are invading their home.

You may experience some rivalry there for a few weeks. But gradually, they should be able to get used to one another and everything should be fine.

Pay closer attention to your older cat and when playing with him or her, incorporate the kittens with the play too. This may help as well.

Good luck to you! May your cat and your kittens provide you with much joy and friendship in the years ahead!

Answer 8

Most cats won't hit it off right away, with a new pet. It can take anywhere from 2 weeks, to a month or more. You just have to have patience. Keep the kittens in an enclosed room, for then the cat can sniff under the door, but cannot get a hold of them. Let them around each other, ONLY while you are there to supervise. They'll adjust after time. The results are usually one of two:
-They'll get along.
or
-They'll just ignore each other.

Answer 9

It takes time. Just let them get to know each other. They will be hissing, growling, spitting, but eventually they will learn to love each other or tolerate one another. Any new cat brought into a household with another cat is a threat to the cat. Territorial issues pop up. I always just made sure that they never hurt the new kitten. Like it they went to scratch the kitten I would scold them and tell them no and remove them from their presence otherwise I did nothing just let them get to know one another.

Answer 10

Keep them in separate rooms for a while, and let the kittens out when your older cat isn't aroudn so they get their scent on everything. After a while your cat will get use to the scent and then you can slowly introduce them, but alway skeep an eye on them for the first few weeks. Don't worry, in my experience, ALL cats do this at the beginning, whether it is with kittens or adult cats. But over time they usually become buddies.

Answer 11

First of all ...I have 10 cats... I live on 2 1/2 acres and the live on the land...Most of our cats hated the kittens when they were born....And even one that we brought home...The other cats are some what like children...they have to get used to having somebody knew arround...somebody who is gonna take your attention away from them. And they might think that those cats are threatening their "area" and the cats might think that the kittens are going to become alpha kitties ...lol....i would supervise the kittens when they are with the cats...the cats could be confused at waht the kittens are too..you never know...just slowly introduce the animals .... but DONT feed them together...KEEP TO BOWLS AND FOOD AWAY FROM EACH OTHER! especially if your cats are males....good luck!!