I have had my Cat for 10 years. Ever since she was a kitten. I love her to death and she is spoiled beyond belief. I was given an 11 week old kitten tonight who is absolutely adorable and decided why not give it a shot. My cat hissed at her, is now angry and barely is letting me touch her. But no fear, the little one hissed back and got nervous and climbed in her pet carrier. I know shes up set but should I give the kitten back and consider this a lost cause or should I try to make them get along and keep the new kitten? My cat is very important to me and I don't want her upset or to cause unneeded stress on her. But this new kitten is way adorable, and I don't want to make her over nervous or anything. Any help is beyond appreciated!
2006-08-29 18:00:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like your cat is telling him who is boss, they are in defence mode, you may find they fight a little bit watch them and allow it ( as long as it doesnt get too serious) feed them together and play with them together, once they know who is the dominant one they will get along. Just give them time but continue to supervise them.
2006-08-29 20:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a huge cat lover and i have had more cats than i can count. You cant force them to like eachother. Cats have an unusual ways of communicating. The fact that you have 2 females is a big plus. 2 males have been known to fight to the death. Especially if they are outdoors and have to compete for females. Ok back to the Question. First there is the hissing. That is very common and its going to happen, sometimes more than a few days. But i know you have heard the saying curiosity killed the cat! They will be curious, and one or the other will start approaching the other and sniffing, ( cautiously) and then vise versa. Once the new Kitty and your old kitty go threw the sniffing stage, and yes there will be smacks and hisses, they will begin to get used to eachother and you will have no problems. ( i usually will try feeding them about 3/4 feet away from eachother for about 2 days and then i will put the food on a bigger plate and sit in middle of floor, they will ofcourse be cautious, but its worked for me, they will usually go eat together, maybe a few growls....but it works. I hope i was some help. Sorry to have went on and on and on.
2006-08-29 18:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by Vickie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really very hard for a 10 year old cat who has had all the territory, food, love and attention in her environment for that long to accept a young kitten. The energy and persistent bugging of the older cat by the kitten drives them up a wall.
And it can all work out as many people will tell you.
You can help your cat with flower, herbal essences that are inexpensive and easy to use. Go to: www.littlebigcat and click under Spirit Essences to select one that fits this situation. I won't suggest any particular one because you know your older cat best and I think you can do it yourself. I think you can email and get advice from Dr. Jean Hovfe herself about which she would suggest you use. She is of course a veterinarian and works with a partner who is a cat behaviorist.
The essences are $16.95 a bottle and come with instructions as to use. I put them on a cat's fur between their ears. The essences are really effective and though the cat and kitten will work it out eventually, their use will just make it easier on your older cat.
2006-08-29 18:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, I've had to introduce three kittens to my older cats before and I always had the same problem in the beginning. Just give it time, and until they're used to each other just make sure they're not alone together and the older one can't hurt the kitten.
In my experience, once the kitten is a bit older they get along great.
2006-08-29 18:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I pissed my cat off one better, I brought home a puppy! She was MAD! then she started playing with my pooch like crazy. At night now I have to seperate them because otherwise they play and keep us all up.
It will take time, I think its so funny how cats and dogs differ.... Cats are very snotty pets, not in a bad way but think about it, your cat is probably like, "what the hell! This little young thing thinks it is going to come in here and re-train my human???? Oh no no no we need to establish who is queen of this domain RIGHT NOW!" ha ha And she is saying "HEY IM BIGGER!" ha ha!
Give them a couple weeks they will be fine!
2006-08-29 18:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by #3 Due December 25th!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your genuine situation is the flexibility distinction between the two certainly one of them. The kitten is stuffed with play, and your senior citizen cat isn't. My suggestion? yet another kitten of similar age. That way the two kittens will take out all their energies out on one yet another, and permit your older cat to exhibit screen and alter. otherwise, you're in for various years of conflicts.
2016-09-30 03:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by bugenhagen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard for cats to get on well with other pets,mine is 12 and doesn't allow other cats to even approach the yard,i used to have a dog too and the first few days together was quite hard but they got used to each other and became great friends!give them some time
2006-08-29 23:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by Semiramis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are getting good advice here... i'll just repeat them... but its certain, they will eventualy get used to one another and accept one another... in the meantime, when you are going to sleep or otherwise be away, keep the kitten in the carrier... it will feel safe there and your older cat can sniff away at it without hurting the kitten.
2006-09-02 05:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't, it will always be a cat fight
2006-09-02 17:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by Montee P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋