I have an adult cat, roughly 12 years old, maybe older as he was a stray we took in. He's never been friendly

Question

I bought a kitten, as he was tolerable of the cat who lived here before we brought him home. He hates the kitten and now it's 5 months later and they can't be in the same room together. He has started to become unfriendly towards us. Hissing and spitting, he's even attacked some of us for no reason. He's fine until he's been fed. If he's hungry he'll happily sit on your knee and purr to be fed, but once this has happened, it's all snarls. I don't know what to do with them. I'm also worried as the kitten has been neutered now and if they meet outside, they could fight and really hurt each other. Help!

Sorry, he's never been that friendly towards us unless he wants feeding. We think someone might have really hurt him before we took him in, but he's never been viscious towards us until recently.

It's difficult to put him in a cat basket to take him to the vet to see if there's something wrong with him. You'd be seriously scratched! If you leave him to eat he's fine, but if you walk past him, he'll be growling and hissing while he's eating!

Answer 1

Your cat is angry at you for bringing another cat into HIS house ! There will be no peace until you either get rid of the kitten or him, I think I would keep the kitten if he is friendlier

Answer 2

Yes I have a cat like that. But she was abused when she was little. Now after 9 years she’s just getting nicer. I know it’s hard but you must either find a home with one cat or must improve his behavior. The best way to do this is be as friendly as possible DONT NOT show any aggression. Even if he bites you. I know it’s hard to keep cool when a cat bites you. But you must earn his trust. After you do, you can start teaching him about bad behaviors. Cats are the only animal next to people who like to hurt others for fun. Another way to brake him of this is to tell him in a calm voice no. When he does this. You may have to keep telling him why its wrong but after a bit he'll get it. My cat star is a great example of this. A kid is the person who abused her. My little brothers look a lot like this kid so star is still very unsure of them. Even though it’s still been 9 years. You or someone else might look like that person. If you give it enough time of proving him that you’re not going to hurt him or anything then it should work out. When taking him to the vets. Put the food in the cat basket. Close the door the second he goes in it.

Answer 3

I think your old cat is feeling his age. Apparently there is a CD out there that when played can calm animals down. I wanted to get it for a wild cat I was trying to tame. I know it is available in England. You might be able to order it over the internet. Don't feed them together as that might be part of problem. Good luck

Answer 4

well the cat you found might have been a feral cat. i know how you feel my cats do that too. as for the eating never feed them in the same room. the cat might get nervous and think that the other cat will eat its food or the other harse reality problem might just be that your cat either has something wrong with its digestive system or only relies on you for food. take him to the vet for fearther recomendations and suggestions

Answer 5

take him to the vet. once you grab the monster shove him into a pillow case (best with a zipper). You dont have to be all sweetie lovie with him when you are have to grab him.
I take my cats in a pillow case when they have to go...the best way if you dont have a cage or even if you do. then you can put in in his cage and he cannot see what is happening.
He may or may not ever get over having another cat at home...he is an old guy. you also do not state if he is nutered too.
I have introduced kittens into my house of older guys and it does eventually get better and I always keep a spray bottle of water close at hand to stop any attacks. DO NOT allow him to get the upper hand at all. If he attacks you take over the attack and take him down with a broom.
All my old guys have learned to ignore the kids and one of the younger adults have become buddies with the little monsters
Good luck

Answer 6

He's an old man now and can't be bothered with a lively kitten annoying him.This cat needs to live his old age in peace.I have 3 elderly cats at the moment and wouldn't have a kitten while I still have them it's not fair.

Answer 7

There is a wonderful drug out there called Depo Provera...I myself and several friends have had great success with it in dealing with aggressive cats. It's administered as an injection that lasts for six months and costs about $35 per shot. It's actually birth control, but it works on the part of the brain that controls aggression. It works quickly too, usually within 24 hours or less. My cat Indie was beating up my other cats; he had his first Depo shot four months ago and there hasn't been a problem since! It's like magic!

Answer 8

Unfortunatley there's not a lot you can do with the behavior instilled into a 12 year old cat - it's grown and it won't get over it. He seems to need a home without other cats, with someone who can handle not being close to it. This is your cat.

Answer 9

I've got to congratulate you on taking in this Tomcat.

Try controlling his affection; keep him moderately hungry so he feels compelled to be nice and introduce the kitten. Praise both cats in close proximity.

When he is being cranky, spray him with water and say, "No," firmly.

Be consistent and perhaps keep the kitten inside for now. He is young and it wouldn't hurt him..

Answer 10

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