My 2 1/2 year old female cat does not like other animals. She acts antagonistic towards my mom's cat, hissing and growling, but never attacking. She has attacked my mom's (much larger, "agressive breed") dog, but he probably got in her face and egged her on--no one was around to see it. (My cat won, though!)
I am not home as often as I would like, and I want to get her a playmate. She has been acting sad and bored lately, and I think it is in part due to my absence. She is very affectionate and loving towards me, and I think she misses me when I'm gone. I was thinking about getting a young (8-12 weeks) kitten for us, as I have heard that they can cause just about any female cat's maternal instincts to kick in and lower or eliminate their aggression.
Has anyone ever tried to socialize a kitten with an anti-social cat? How has it worked? Any tips?
Thanks!
2006-11-01 13:51:26 · 9 answers · asked by Esma 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oddly enough even the most anti-social cats almost never (99%) of the time attack kittens. Oh, they will hiss and spit and sputter at first, but a kitten is actually your best choice and best chance. If you were to try and bring in an older cat you would have more problems usually. Keep the kitten at about 8 weeks however, any older and you risk problems with the older cat Good luck!
2006-11-01 13:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by Magdalane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that is roughly 11 years old and very anti-social around other animals period. I have introduced her to other cats over the years, mainly kittens. She didn't mind the kittens, until they got older and didn't play by her rules. I have 2 other cats beside her and the other 2 get along great, just not the oldest one. She will never get along with other animals, just tolerate them. She never attacts or acts very aggressive towards them, only hisses when they get too close. That my personal exp. :D
2006-11-02 05:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, my cat was very affectionate towards me, but aggressive toward other animals. My sister got a kitten and they had to learn to live together, my cat never really adopted a maternal role and was a little rough with the kitten but I noticed that over time she began to tolerate it and eventually they became attached to one another, I would say a kitten and spending as much time as possible with your cat will , given time, improve her temper. I suggest scolding or showing disapproval at signs of aggression toward the kitten and rewarding both animals when they get along, eventually my cat learned to put up with the kitten even when it was getting on her nerves.
2006-11-01 14:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by Tyler 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats are weird animals and some just like being alone. If you get a kitten they say to put the kitten in a room and keep them separated. They would get used to each other's scent and you could introduce them in a few days. Get ready for lots of hissing and one batting the other one on the head.
One of my former cats never would socialize with the kitten I brought in, she was a pyscho cat. The other one was jealous at first but eventually came around. It takes a few weeks.
2006-11-01 13:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a somewhat anti-social cat around this age.
We had some guests with a kitten over one night. She didn't attack the kitten (because I shut her in my room after she hissed at it)
I guess you should try a test kitten - one that a friend has - to see how she will react before you go adopt one.
2006-11-01 14:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a cat almost every day of my life! I love them, and I agree, some can be pretty hateful towrads others.......But if the "pre-existing cat" is older than the new one, it usually adjusts......okay, "adjusts" means "tolerate". Cats are "tolrant" of others, it may take up to 2 months!!!!!!! But they will tolretae.....if you want to have a play mate, try and get a baby female, female older felines tend to accept younger females mre than males, simply because males (by the time they are able to leave their mother), have matured to an extent which makes them more territorial / agresive, etc.. But if you must know from MY experience....no matter HOW MUCH cats may scrap? They do love eachother......they scap to show YOU their devotion, so get another, you have nothing more to loose than a good friend!
2006-11-01 14:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by misskitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat is the same way. but she grew fond of my dog, it took time though. she did become very maternal when i brought a kitten home, and ever since she had kittens of her own, she is very lovable towards everyone. so i think bringing a kitten into your home is a good idea.
2006-11-01 13:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister did. She had a cat that liked no one. She gave it a lot of attention and was constantly at home with it. It grew to be their loved pet. It died of a tumor.
2006-11-01 13:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase him some tuna style treats and advantages him whilst he's stable. tell him "stable boy" and supply him a pair of treats. maximum cat's will catch on. whilst he is going to scratch you're saying "No" or "Ouch" and walk far flung from him. tutor him love via sitting him on your lap and softly petting him. properly known him whilst he comes into the room via asserting "hi Captain Morgan". those small transformations will help and it won't paintings over nighttime. proceed to do those issues and additionally you will see he will replace slowly.
2016-10-03 04:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋