theyre both female,the cat is 6 years old and has always been a only cat.the kitten is 6 weeks old.our cat wont come up to us anymore n snubs us when we stroke her,she comes in for food and wants to go straight back outside.as soon as the kitten goes near her she starts hissing and growling,then the kitten stops and stares.i really want them to get along.
2006-08-13 07:17:11 · 18 answers · asked by rach 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just wait. We had a similiar situation here. We took in a big fat 5 yr old female whose owner had to move. She would hide under the bed growling at nothing and hated the male cat we have. They fought twice and then eventually got used to eachother. The male pretty much stays away from her tho and she chases him around sniffing him.
Then we got a kitten and she would smack it and growl at it but within a week or two the kitten would hurtle itself onto her back and she would ignore it. It just takes time.
2006-08-13 07:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the space put the kitten in a spare room (include a litter box, food, water, toys, and something soft to sleep on) with one of those dividers that go in the door but still allows the two to see each other. The two could still see each other and get used to each other. When you aren't home the kitten could be in the spare room. While you are at home you could let the kitten roam around the house and let the older cat wander into the room where the kitten was.
After a week (at most), they should be used to each other. The older cat may not like it for some time and may never take to the new kitten. Just make sure that you spend equal amounts of time with both cats...they do get jealous (I know from experience). They will eventually get to where they can tolerate each other even if they don't like each other.
2006-08-13 07:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a start, the kitten is too young to be away from her mother; kittens should not be taken until they are at least 8 weeks, if not 10. The reason is that the cats milk protects the kittens agains many fatal diseases which can kill during the first 6 months of a kittens life. Why do you let your cat outside? She can bring in all manner of diseases which could affect the kitten very badly indeed, not to mention worms, fleas, traffic accidents, packs of dogs, drunks and all the other things cats fall uneccesary prey to. Also, if both are inside all the time, they will become friends far quicker.
2006-08-14 12:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem a while back. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old male cats. The elder cat, Squirrel, hated the kitten, Jammy. I think he did feel a little jealous. All we did was be consistent and now the hardly ever fight (other then for fun). We kept them apart whilst we were out and at night, just in case, but whilst we were in we showered Squirrel with affection so he knew he wasn't being replaced and let Jammy explore. We tried not to tell Squirrel off when he hissed or had ago at Jammy, we just separated them, so Squirrel wouldn't associate Jammy with negative feelings from us (and he is only defending his home after all)
Hope that's been of some help
2006-08-14 01:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Squiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Older cats don't usually take to kittens. There is no natural "maternal" instinct which will kick in with most cats. And I do know of situations where this has not been true
Your older cat has had all the attention, all of the food, and she feels the kitten is an intruder in the house, which in her mind, she owns.
The cat society is matriarchal and one female will usually be the dominant one. Males are usually a little more relaxed about newcomers.
So it will just take some time and patience for your girls to come to a truce, or get to be good friends or just end up tolerating one another.
2006-08-13 07:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very hard here. the elder cat has been brought up alone. she will prefer being alone so it's a hard task trying to short things out. but i read that if you take a piece off clothing and rub it on one cat then the other it will make the kitty smell like your scent and hers. the two combined create and "home scent" for the cat and hopefully things will improve. for unexpected injury's arrive you have no choice. separation or buy something called feliway. this is a spray which replicates a cats scent. apply it in a room they both go in at a daily basis. try feliway only if you have cash. if the cats start to really fight or act in strange fashions (AKA jumpy around litter trays, looking worse for the wear) get a new owner. this is the last good thing you can do for the affected cat. they shouldn't live in fear
good luck
2006-08-13 14:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by rufus shinra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take time. Be sure when your cat comes in for food you give her plenty of attention. She is the jealous older sister. Its really easy to forget the big cat for the baby, you can do some little things like keep the kitten away from one of the big cat's favorite places (like a certain corner of the couch) that way the big cat's scent only in on that place.
2006-08-13 07:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Blah Blah Blah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put on a glove or use a cloth, stroke the kitten with it then stroke the older cat so she gets the smell of the kitten on her and gets used to it. Keep doing it over a few days, it may help.
2006-08-13 07:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the older cat will learn to accept the kitten eventually and there is nothing that you can do to speed up this process. If however, the cats still can't stand eachother after about 6 months, you may need to consider getting rid of one of your cats, but generally the cat will accept the kitten
2006-08-15 05:48:22 · answer #9 · answered by Vเςt๏гเค 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had many older cats & then introduced kittens. It does take a little while, a few hisses & scratches, but not forcing them together, they will be able to tolerate each other. Alpha female will put her in her place
2006-08-13 10:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by tildypops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋