my 2 year old female kitty has been declawed since she ws 6 months. but I recently adopted a 4 month old male kitty from my SPCA and I'm NOT going to declaw him. after I got my female declawed I researched how horrible declawing really is. if I knew then what I know now, she would still have her front claws. but will they both be okay. him playing with her and stuff, I keep his claws trimmed every so often so their not too sharp. they're fine with each other right now. do you think it's ok? Oh, and their both inside cats. they're NEVER going to go outside.
2006-07-25 07:58:33 · 17 answers · asked by *miss lily* 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'll bet they'll be fine.
If they're fine together already, that's not going to change.
And claws aren't the only way your older kitty can take care of herself. She can still swat the youngster if she has to, and she's still got her teeth.
But you shouldn't have to worry, because if they weren't going to get along you'd know it by now.
2006-07-25 08:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not advisable- but not impossible, either. Remember, the clawless kitty is defenseless against the clawed one.
Since the clawless kitty is older and has established her terrority, that may give her an edge over the newbie. Keep the kitten's claws trimmed so they are dull rather than sharp, and keep a close eye on them for the first few months. And make sure there are a few sturdy scratching posts for the kitten to use, and lots of toys! You don't want the kitten to get bored, it will make him more aggresive to the other cat. Good luck!
2006-07-25 15:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by sara_pk1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly woudln't worry about it, it is great that you are trimming your cat's claws, declawed cats can be just as tough as clawed cats.
I think you are doing the right thing.
I came home one day and found that my stepmother had declawed my cat, I couldn't belive it, the more I know about declawing the angrier I get.
Good luck and have fun with your kitten!
2006-07-25 16:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they should get along fine. I have had a mix. I don't believe in declawing because it isn't right...my own issue. And we have cats that my parents had declawed. Mine got along with the others just fine when they lived together.
2006-07-25 17:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by jiggyjoyce99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine since they will be friends and especially because the declawed one is older, and the new cat arrived as a kitten. Also, being opposite sexes probably lessens any tension.
2006-07-25 15:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had two indoor cats, both females; the older one had her claws and the younger one did not. They would fight much like kittens wrestle with each other, but Inky (older one) never hurt Kitty (younger) and vice versa. The worst they would do is bite each other on the neck.
(Sadly, Inky is no longer with us...she died on June 1, a few weeks before her 15th birthday on July 21st. She is very much missed by me and my family, but especially by Kitty.)
2006-07-25 15:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure your kitten with claws isnt hurting your other cat without but as they both are young this should not be a problem as only kittens as well as long as its not the female with claws rather than male because with cats females more incharge of other
2006-07-25 15:05:56 · answer #7 · answered by ally animals r gr8 ! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its okay to have one cat declawed and the other not. Thats exactly what i did.
2006-07-25 15:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by goalie008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be fine as long as they're playing and not trying to hurt each other in a serious battle. Try to keep the female indoors as she will not be able to defend herself from other animals.
2006-07-26 04:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by missy146833 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the clawed kitty's nails are trimmed, they should be fine.
2006-07-25 15:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by Megan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋