I've recently bought home two of the cutest kittens. The problem is that The two cats I already have seem rather upset about it. The male will not enter the same room as the kittens and the female started Hissing, Growling and spitting as soon as she saw the kittens. The older cats are both nearly 10 yrs old and the kittens are 9 wks old. What do I do to have a happy family.
2006-10-25 15:41:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Keep them separate for now, keep blankets in each room, and after a few days, switch the blankets. They will get used to the scent of each other that way. Also fuss one, pick it up, rub its head etc, then go into the other room, and do the same to one of the others so they get used to each other. Once you do combine then, still be prepared for some fisticuffs, the older ones will be a bit put out by the young upstarts, but will soon deal with it. Ensure though that they don't nick each others food, maybe feed them separately, cos that's the thing that really annoys animals!! Best of luck.
2006-10-25 15:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by properdivers 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I am a big cat person so i've seen this before. It is VERY typical for the "prince or princess" to react this way toward a new cat or kitten. I adopted Marley when she was young and it was me and her, everyday, for a while. She is absolutely my world and it's sad, but, she does no wrong.. haha. Anyway, last summer, I adopted two twin kittens at about 2 weeks old.. they were found alone at a railroad station. Marley hissed and was totally beside herself. It took a few weeks, but she is used to them. She even cleans them almost daily, still, even though they are about a year and half now. There are many ways to deal with this, I let nature take its course and Marley eventually came around. They usually will come around at some point. Try to get your older cat out of hiding and show her as much love as you can. Showing the older cat scents from the kitten (such as in the litter box or a blanket that the kitten has been on) can help as well. Good luck! P.S. Volunteering for a cat rescue, I have seen many people return cats and kittens because they do not get along with their previous pet. Please do not give up!!! They will bond eventually!!
2016-05-22 14:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a happy family. You should always keep the kittens in another room and introduce them slowly. The older cats are the keepers of the house. They have to get to know slowly, new roommates. Some older male cats will never get accustomed to new cats, young or old. Be careful and watch full and take it a step at a time. God Bless your heart and good luck to you. Be patient, it could take weeks. And your Vet could give you guidance.
2006-10-25 15:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lots of cats. So litters of Kittens pretty frequently.
Some even end up needing adoptive moms... (Got a couple of females that do and seem to always having some with milk even)
I usually just let them do their thing. Some hissing spitting and yowling and eventually they get it worked out.
I have like 18 barn cats and 6 indoor/outdoors cats.
Maybey it's the numbers and the herd but I've found most of the males even the Big Toms to be very loving of kittens.
They used to worry me... they like some kittens better than others but haven't had one killed yet.
They have a definite hierarchy and they usually work it out.
2006-10-25 18:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by Kaustaub 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely start spoiling the older cats with attention s they know you still care, and try to bring the kittens in with the female to and see if maybe she'll gain a little motherly instinct and care for the kitten. Hopefully the cats will warm up to the kittens, but make sure you pay attention to them equally.
2006-10-25 15:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by overwhelmed85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't have done that if i were you, especially if the kittens were especially cute... cats are quite territorial and maternal especially the males
what I would do?
the secret would have to be in the bedding which i'd swop (unwashed) for a few weeks all the while i'd get one of those divider things that stop babies from accessing the stairs.
Then i'd segregate the cats at all times for a while & eventually (perhaps) swop residence if the older cats don't go out much. if they do, keep them together but only when you're there to supervise.
watch tv together or something...
2006-10-25 16:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by Can I Be Your Pet? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a cat carrier, when introducing them a let your long term resident have a sniff around cage without either coming to any harm, then if they seems ok let kittens out to get acquainted with each other. Congrats on new edition and good luck
2006-10-25 21:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just put the kittens in an area with the female. The male might not like them and that's ok. Male cats have been known to kill kittens so I wouldn't force the situation with the male.
Good luck.
2006-10-25 15:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are territorial - I have known older cats to leave home because of someone trying to introduce other cats into the household - if you are attached to your older ones I would think about finding new homes for the kittens to be honest.
2006-10-27 02:51:25 · answer #9 · answered by barmyberni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I do every time I get a new baby in my house:
1. New kitty goes in bathroom with door closed.
2. New kitty comes out in my arms only so their smell is on me regularly and the old kitty can get used to it.
3. SLOWLY let new kitties down to run around, then back in the bathroom.
4. After about 2 weeks of this, then new kitties are let out to roam freely.
5. Take some of the litter from the new kitties' box and add to other box for scent reasons.
Eventually, old kitties will get used to the new kitties' smell and will accept them as part of the family.
Good luck!
2006-10-25 17:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋