My 3 yr old cat hisses and makes alot off noises,the kitten runs off bless.What should i do if i see my cat hissing,leave them or tell her off ? There both female.
2006-10-25 21:41:37 · 22 answers · asked by Sexy Red 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thank you so much with all your answers i feel a little better now knowing there both be ok .
2006-10-25 22:32:11 · update #1
You simply need to give them time to acquaint themselves with each other. Give the older cat the same amount of attention as the kitten. Telling her off is pointless. Leave them to it and they will sort it out for themselves. Really, it won't take too long. They may or may not end up as best friends, however they will learn to tolerate each other.
2006-10-25 21:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most everyone has good input.
Do not remove the older one from her home!! She's just establishing who is top cat. Expect some hisses,growls, and swats- normal behavior. Either have the kitten in another room when you are gone or in a big carrier so they can get used to each other's scent without being quite face to face unsupervised.
When you are home, give some extra attention to the elder one. She's going to worry that you are replacing her in your affections.
I wouldn't try giving them bowls of food right next to each other until elder is showing more tolerance. If you feed free choice,dry food then it isn't so much an issue.
You can verbally reprimand elder if she is stalking and picking on the baby- but no physical punishment. I would have the elder sit w me as we watched the newcomer play w a toy. Tended to make my elder one want to join in instead of pick a fuss. My grey girl understands the order to 'Be a lady'and will back off what she is doing when told that command.
I'd guess by the end of next week they will have the start of an understanding.
don't give up, tip elder's nails so those swats won't break the skin. There is an additive you can add to the water bowl most pet shops have. It's called something like 'Rescue Remedy,or Bach's Remedy'... alot of rescue and foster homes use it to help eease the cat's stress levels dealing w new cats and new surroundings.
2006-10-25 22:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same situation where the cat would hiss and even swipe out at the kitten, so i wouldn't leave them alone together. I would leave the kitten in a cat carrier for a bit so that the other cat could wander up and smell it and get used to it and see that its only a kitten. After a few days they got used to eachother and became very close.
2006-10-25 21:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he isn't trying to attack her. Some male cats will kill small kittens to get rid of other male's kittens (not as common with domestic cats though). Make sure you have him neutered and when she is about 5 months old get her spayed unless your going to breed pure bred kittens for a living or to help another breeder. Otherwise your female's health will be at risk (by not being fixed) your female may hate your male (for rapeing her while she is in heat) and you will find out not as many people wanted kittens as you thought. P.S. If everyone gets a Thumbs Down at the Same Time it can be a sign some jerk is just going around Thumbs Downing every Answer they can find for points or to be a Jerk. Although some times a person will thumbs down every answer that isn't their own (and some times those people let pointless answers go).
2016-03-28 07:59:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to remember who's home it was first and be sensitive, try not to scold or be harsh with the 3yr old...as that will only add to the resentment. These things usually take care of themselves with a little time.
Hint: If there is a particular perfume or cologne that you usually wear, try putting a little bit of a watered down version on back of the kitten's neck (avoid the face and eyes). It can help link the fond feelings that your older cat has towards that scent onto the kitten. Try it...you'll be surprised at how well it can work!
2006-10-25 21:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by TLD 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your 3 year old may just be telling the kitten that it is her territory, that the kitten has to learn her place in the animal society. For now just let them be and get to know each other, they should work things out between themselves. If the 3 year old isn't fixed, that may also explain this.
2006-10-25 22:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by Phil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should take about 2 weeks, I just brought a new kitten home and my other cats hissed and growled, and swatted at her for about 2 weeks, now they all love each other. Good luck
2006-10-25 22:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I agree with dark horse that is very good advice it will work out for these two.
In time they may be great friends?
If your 3yr old really wanted to harm this kitten she would have done it by now you cannot watch them at night,
Dont stress yourself over this, In a month or so you will wonder why you were so worried,
take care
2006-10-25 22:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by T B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of good advice above. Make a huge fuss of your cat - extra treats, strokes, new cushion and she may get over it. I say may because one of ours still hates the ginger "kitten" who arrived here 7 years ago, but any aggression is largely ritualistic (paw swipes that barely make contact, no claws out etc). The kitten seems completely oblivious and tries to make friends every day.I guess that's just family life for you!
2006-10-25 21:55:29 · answer #9 · answered by crosbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the cat, and how fiercely they aren't getting along. I have 2 cats, and when we take in new kittens, for one it takes about 2 weeks.. for another like a month.
2006-10-25 21:53:57 · answer #10 · answered by Willalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋