New kitten weirdness?

I think Grim is letting the newbie know he's the boss and that the kitten should listen to Grim. Dragging him around - does the kitty go limp, like it would if its momma was carrying it, or does it struggle? Either way, I think Grim is letting the kitty know where he's allowed to go and not allowed (based on Grim's rules, not yours). Grim is acting like a bossy big brother. I wouldn't worry.

2006-10-14 12:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

My family has a cat that's about two years old and this week I got a kitten (since my cat died about 6 months ago). THey're both male and both have lived with other cats before. They actually seem to get along pretty well except for one weird thing. Grim, the older cat, will grab Tut (the kitten) by the back of the neck and drag him around.

At first I thought Grim wanted to mate, but its not like that. One he's got Tut in his mouth he'll start across the room with him. Then we thought that he didn't like Tut, but every time the kitten does something Grim knows is wrong (like climb the curtains) or every time he gets in trouble (like falling into the trash can) Grim is there helping him. Grim even yells if he can't find him.

Does anyone know why he'd be trying to drag him around? Does this make sense to anyone else? I've had a lot of cats over the years but I've never seen one act like this.

I dont think this is bad. If it was a female it would be maybe a bit more understandable. I would propse that the older cat is doing what its mother done to him, acting sort of a parent to the younger cat, I would guess its not a bad thing, in fact it could be a sign of your older cat liking the young cat. Anyway at least hews not kicking his a ***,

2006-10-14 12:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The back of the neck is a submission point for cats.... male and female. Grim sounds like he is merely establishing his place as the Alpha male in the cat kingdom in your household. As Tut grows, you might see some fighting between the two... or maybe Grim will get his point across early and Tut will never question his authority!!

2006-10-14 12:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, this is normal. The male cat, Grim, is mothering Tut. He is teaching him. My male cat did the same thing when I brought a kitten into our home. They are comical to watch.

2006-10-14 13:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mother cats carry their babys around by their neck. The older cat must feel a responsibility towards the kitten.

2006-10-14 12:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by Thunor232 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Older cat, protecting the baby. Its all ok.. Older animals try to teach the new/ babies the ropes. Sounds like the older cat is being a parent figure to the kitten.

2006-10-14 12:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kammaka2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Mother cats carry their kittens around by the scruff of their necks like that. So, this is good news! It means that your older cat is accepting and mothering the new kitten. Older cats will adopt this mothering instinct sometimes, regardless of gender, and it is a sign of acceptance and mentoring of the kitten.

2006-10-14 12:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

awwwwwwww... cute. Maybe grim is trying to help him learn the rules. Cute (if thats what is goin on) He might just really really like the little guy.

2006-10-14 12:23:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Grim wants someone to play with and maybe you should get another cat to make his social life better.

2006-10-14 12:25:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋

Grim is teaching him the rules in his place. Let him do it if he isnt hurting the kitten.

2006-10-14 12:22:15 · answer #10 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

New kitten weirdness?

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