2006-09-05 06:53:06 · 22 answers · asked by Ashley C 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It means you are in for a long night tonight.
2006-09-05 06:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by draftboyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat will hiss at a strange cat in it's own home.. Be careful because one may try to fight over territory.
You did not say how old the kitty's are. Many people keep them seperate for a while so they get use to each others smell and/or become curious...etc.
Give your old cat plenty of attention so he/she will take to the kitty in a positive way.
2006-09-05 14:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by sweet pea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your first cat is normal. :-P Most cats are highly territorial and do not like to share space with another animal, especially if they've had that space all to themselves for awhile. Usually, over time, the two will get along, but how long that takes varies widely. I recommend giving each cat its own water bowl and food dish, and if you can arrange it, its own litter box, until the two get more used to each other. Also, introduce the first cat to the new one by holding the new cat, with it's legs on the ground, preventing it from running away, while the old cat is around. Getting the old cat to approach and smell the new cat might be difficult, but that will go a long way to showing the old cat that the new cat poses no threat. Be sure to show them both equal love and playtime. Ultimately, though, it will take some time for things to settle down.
2006-09-05 13:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Superman 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the older cat has been around your home for a while, s/he is probably territorial. Easy way to resolve this is to put the new kitten in 1 room, block her in there (make sure she has food, water, litter, etc.). For a few minutes at a time, introduce the two cats together, and give them both plenty of attention. Never punish either cat for hissing, that will associate the other cat with pain. You need to show both cats that they are loved. Keep in mind it may take a few days.
2006-09-05 13:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by albert_acanada 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are strangers and your cat doesn't care for the idea of this insurgent treading on his or her territory. Keep the new kitten in a small room with the door closed until they get used the one anothers scent. Put food, water, litter box, soft bedding and toys in the room (a small bathroom works great) for the kitten. Let the kitten and your cat smell each other under the door and they will get used to each other.
After your cat seems to have settled down a little (can take from 2 days to weeks) then let the kitten out to play with you and big cat for short periods of time. Do not leave cat and kitten unsupervised until you are certain that big cat accepts the kitten.
If your cat is a male (especially if he is un-neutered) be really, really careful. Male cats, by nature, are programmed to reduce competition in their territory and one of their methods is to kill young kittens.
Make sure you give your existing cat plenty of attention during this transition process so he doesn't feel neglected. It may take a little while, but cats will almost always find a way to co-exist in the home even if they don't become best buddies.
For more information, please refer to these websites: http://absolutelycats.tripod.com/22Bringing.html
http://cats.about.com/cs/catmanagement101/a/introducecats.htm
http://www.amcny.org/owners/infosheets/carenewcat.htm
You will also find pertinent websites by doing a Yahoo search (introducing new kitten to cat): http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-mdp&p=introducing%20new%20kitten%20to%20cat
Good Luck!
2006-09-05 14:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by wibbsite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a territory thing I had a cat and brought home a kitten he hissed at her for a couple of days and they ended up being best buddies after that give it a week or so and it will pass.
2006-09-05 13:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by lizanne t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is jealous and protecting her territory. Keep them apart and introduce the new kitty slowly. Show the old kitty lots of affection.
2006-09-05 13:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I’ve 2 kitties … same thing happened. Just relax & it should be ok in about 3 days.
2006-09-05 14:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by Cool 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably don't like the smell of one another right now. Give them some time to adjust and they'll get used to eachother. The hissing will stop.
2006-09-05 13:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by pack513 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other cat is telling the other kitty to give it it's space.
2006-09-05 13:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by Renee S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your cat is pissed that another cat is in his/her territory. Totally normal and it should pass with time. Just make sure they give each other space until getting used to the situation, and let them work things out on their own terms.
2006-09-05 13:56:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋