and he is not adjusting well at all. he keeps hissing at her and then he coughs. we have had the kitten for about 2 1/2 weeks. by the way he is a simease and the new kitten is a tabby. is this behavior normal. I try to give him extra love but he wont have much to do with me anymore.
2006-09-23 14:30:54 · 38 answers · asked by jagnic233 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I dont apprecate smart *** anwsers, i have had my cat since i was 7 yrs old, so if you don't have nothing nice to say, or helpful, don't answer my questions!
2006-09-23 14:35:48 · update #1
yeah, cats usually sleep alot, but, when i got my new kitten, my other cat did the same thing, hissed and HATED the kitten but now, i never find them away from eachother, it takes time for them to adjust to eachother.. i cant remember how long it took.. but dont be worried that he doesnt like the kitten, oh, and to all the other ppl, that is so rude saying that crap, for those who dont know, cats are like kids, and you wouldnt want someone telling your kid to go die
2006-09-23 14:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by beachybabekac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 18 years old, sleeping a lot is normal for an older cat. I have cats half that age and they sleep a lot too. I think it's a cat thing. Read somewhere cats sleep 18 to 20 hours of the day, so don't worry about your old boy.
As far as the kitten is concerned, your old timer is just letting the little one know who's boss. I bet the kitten is trying to play with the older guy right? Try to keep the kitten away from the older one if you can.
Even if the older one doesn't want to have much to do with you, make a point of giving him a head or neck scratch every day and let him know you still care about him, even if it's just for a minute or two. The cough would concern me a bit, have you had a vet check him out? Remember, 18 is old for a cat and maybe his body is starting to give out. I think in people years he's in his 80's or maybe his 90's.
Good luck. .
2006-09-23 17:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't have too much to say that hasn't been said already and I have a 22 yr old cat who moves around a lot, going out to lie in the sun in the mornings, using the water basins out there to drink, coming to the kitchen to have her meals or a nice snack of dry food during the day, and napping --not really much more than the 14 years old I have, or the 13 year old or .......
So I don't think old age is necessarily the cause here. I think I would go take a good nap too if someone brought in an active two-year old to my life, definitely with the door closed and the music on.
Kitty is old and depressed a little that you have already brought in his "replacement" and feels he is of no further use to you. So I won't belabor you with what you need to do about that.
Depression in old people and old cats can cause stress and may evolve into a physical problem. Please get some Rescue Remedy from the health foods store. A little bottle is under $20 and will make it emotionally easier for him to adjust to the new circumstances in his life. You just shake the bottle well and put three to four drops on the fur between his ears. Treat him three or four times a day, even more, for the next ten days or so. It's simple to do and you may be amazed as to what it will do to perk him up a bit. It's used for emotional healing (people use it) and is utterly benign and cannot harm him in any way.
Consider having a good analysis, with blood work, of his health by your vet. Kidneys, blood levels, enzymes etc. can be evaluated this way and will provide a lot of information which can lead to some treatment for him.
2006-09-23 15:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Old Cats Sleep A Lot
2016-12-17 13:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by swarn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new kitty is probably okay. She is going to take some time to get comfortable in her new home and as an older cat may be a bit stand offish for a little longer until she becomes adjusted. She will use the litter box when she needs to and again this is normal. Make sure to keep it clean and try to keep her food and water away from it. She should eat twice a day and the recommended ration for her will depend on her weight and should be printed on the package of food you buy. As far as what to feed her, dry food is not bad for her and helps promote good strong teeth as it cleans them while she eats. I like to feed my cats wet food in the morning and dry food at night. The dry food is lamb and rice as it seems to be the healthiest and the wet food I rotate flavors and try to avoid the fish. I haven't read anything positive about the fish product in any of the foods so I just stay away from them. You Vet will be happy to answer any and all of the questions you have and don't be afraid to ask. Hope this helps you out and good luck with your new friend.
2016-03-17 03:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unusual for any cat to have problems adjusting to a newcomer. What is unusual is the coughing and the sleeping all day. At 18 years old, I would really suggest you make an appointment with a veterinarian. How is his eating habits? Is his poop normal looking? Is he urinating? At his old age, I would strongly recommend a vet checkup. As for the kitten, I would keep the kitten away from his sleeping and eating areas.
Hope all works out okay.
2006-09-23 14:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am really sorry to say this but if your old cat behavior continues you need to get rid of your kitten. The old cats health sounds bad and the kitten bothering him does not help him at all. I know from experience. I had a 10 year old Lab. and then got a 4 month old Shepard and the same thind happened!!! We had NO choice but to get rid of the Shepard. We gave him to our close friend so we could still see him all the time. Almost immediatley after he was gone, the older dog seemed a lot better. Take it from me you dont want to but it is best for your kat to give the kitten away. I am sorry!!! Good Luck!!!
2006-09-23 14:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i wont say anything to upset you. dont get upset that your older cat cant except the kitten. hes old (you dont say if thier have been other cats in his life) if hes a only cat this is why. i had acat that was 17 yrs and i brought a new kitten in and she started to get upset. started peeing on everything what a mess. she finally got to know the kitten then stopped. as i said before good luck try these things.
2006-09-23 15:27:55 · answer #8 · answered by ken o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for an old cat to sleep a lot. Heck, it's normal for ANY cat to sleep a lot. And it's normal for old cats, especially a Siamese, to hiss at kittens, and to smack them around.
I'd worry about that cough of his, though. That's not normal, though it may just be a side effect of his age and 18 is a ripe old age for a cat. It may be a good idea to have him thoroughly checked out by your vet, just to be sure.
2006-09-23 14:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It will happen for a while.
Make the kittensmell like the established cat before they meet.
Rub the kitten with a blanket that the older cat sleep on
2006-09-23 14:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋