2006-09-06 02:41:19 · 13 answers · asked by Ashley C 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Give them time and they should take to each other, I have had cats my whole life and that's all I did is just let them duke it out every now and then and eventually they learn to deal with each other
2006-09-06 02:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by jhaejhae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew the answer to that one! I have the same dilemma, it has been over a year and the old kitty STILL doesn't like the new kitty. The family loves the new kitty, especially the kids. I use a squirt bottle to break them up. I have thought about locking them both into a travel kennel together until they decide to get along, but I keep thinking that might be cruel. Good Luck!
I tried the gradual initial introduction per suggestion of my vet, it didn't work...I still get the cat fights.
2006-09-06 09:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by Peachz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well cats are territorial and depending on the race are more or less territorial, the older cat will try claim on a daily basis his teritory and superiority. You would have to spend some time monitoring and scaulding for a while it won't make it stop but it will deminish the intensity of the sudden attacks.
I have used that when I am in the vicinity I get ahead of the situation and grab the older cat hug him and start talking to him to defuse the situation. After a while he gets the idea that its not ok to attack the other cat.
2006-09-06 09:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by bondmad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, no. There a couple of things that could have been done, but it's too late now. Like you should not bring the new cat into the home, have a friend or neighbor bring the kitten or cat in.
Now you'll just have to let nature take it's course. It's a common problem that cats will not allow another feline into their space.
Good luck.
2006-09-06 09:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by answer annie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to keep them separated for about 10 days. take the kitty out a few times a day showing the other cat that it's ok. they will eventually learn to live together. they may never love each other, but they will learn to live together.
2006-09-06 10:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by nadine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time, I was in the same situation a few months ago. My older cat wasn't very nice to the new one. I think he was just establishing his dominance. After a few weeks of that they get along just fine now.
2006-09-06 09:43:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
introduce the new cat gradually over a week period by keeping in a cage in the room and letting out more and more during the day. the old cat will get gradually accustomed to the new cat.
2006-09-06 09:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie cat food around both of their necks. They'll get along fine.
2006-09-06 09:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ripper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope this question gets a good answer because my cats are having the same issue :)
2006-09-06 09:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by green_wave49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will just take time. Make sure you are giving both an equal amount of attention.
2006-09-06 11:49:45 · answer #10 · answered by ayork46738 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋