We are picking our new kitten up this week, both the cat and kitten are very loveable and love a fuss. They are both males,the kitten was hand reared and a small 4 months old.
Is it ok to just introduce them straight away or do we have to do that slowly?Ta!
2006-12-09 08:11:58 · 16 answers · asked by Lor24 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
actually, i have 2 cats and JUST the other week we got a new kitten who is about 3 months old. so we are pretty much in the same situation. my kitten was nervous at first around the cats , but eventually after we just let them get used to eachother they got along. things WILL be tense between them for awhile but they will work through that, i promise. i was worried my cats would never get along with her but after a few days, they were fine. good luck with the new kitten!!!
2006-12-09 08:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by ERIKA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce them slowly to catch the older cats reaction, cats can be very territorial so I recommend keepin the kitten in a cage or another room for a few days, it sounds cruel but unless you want all out war and the kitten could get hurt by the older cat. Another thing and this is really hard to do is pay more attention to the older cat than the kitten and hopefully the older cat won't see the kitten as a threat and may even start parenting it. Has your cat been socialized, what I mean is, is he used to other animals being around if not you definately going to have to do it slowly. Another trick and this involves hormones is rub the kittens forhead and then your cats forhead they have fell good hormones there and it will help them get used to the scent of each other. Keep ther food separate and make a new litter box so your older cat won't feel like anything is being taken away from him. It takes about a week sometimes less if you do it right two cats are better than one, once they are used to each other it makes such a difference because they can keep each other company. Expect some hissing it's normal just really pay more attention to the big guy. Good luck to you.
2006-12-09 08:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats and kittens can be "lovable" and not like other cats!
Kittens coming into a new environment are usually quite fearful and may "hide out" for a day or two. The kitten should have his own small space or room with his litterbox, water and food there for him. He will let you know for sure when he is ready for exploring and meeting his big 'brother". The older cat will know the kitten is in the house by smell and may come by the door and hiss at this stranger in his midst. All that is perfectly normal cat behavior.
So keep them separate until the kitten is no longer fearful and let them be together when you are there to supervise their interactions. The older cat will be the dominant one most likely. The kitten will think he is the most wonderful thing in the world and expect everyone to simply love his attention. So you need to keep the kitten from bugging the older cat too much. They each need their own litterbox, food dish and the older cat should be able to sleep and nap in his usual places without molestation from the kitten.
They will be close enough in age that they may develop a nice bond - playing and enjoying being together with time. Don't be alarmed if it takes a while for them to work out their relationship.
2006-12-09 08:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I adopted a kitten at the end of July, and brought him home where we have a 14 yr old cat and a 6 yr old dog. I read an article from Dr. Foster & Smith prior to bringing him home, and they recommended initially setting up everything for the new kitten in a spare room. That's what I did - it was easier to keep the kitten in a "kitten safe environment", and gave everyone a chance to get used to each others smell. So, if you can keep them apart for a couple days, and maybe let your cat smell the kitten's carrier, and see you holding the kitten so he understands the new kitten belongs in your house, it should make the introduction process less traumatic for both the kitten and the adult cat. Good luck!
2006-12-09 08:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did the same thing this Summer.... with a new kitten and a two year old cat.... It's okay to do it straight away. It helps to pet the new kitten a little bit and then rub the scent from your hands onto the 'two year olds' nose. I found it was important to make sure the older one knows that it is still the 'alpha' cat... so he gets priority petting and feeding.... even though it's tempting to ignore the older one because the kitten is sooooo cute. At first my 'older' one was mad at me for bringing in the kitten... but now that he knows he has 'seniority', he enjoys being the kitten's big bro'.
2006-12-09 08:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by markus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats are fine with new kittens while others are not,but if you your cat gets a lot of attention or is spoiled and you get a new kitten your cat will try to hurt the kitten. Because when my i got a new male kitten my old female cat Cleo liked him, but after a couple months after my male kitten ran away we got a new female kitten and my old cat Cleo didn't like her cause she was getting more attention plus she would hiss and ignore the new kitten and a few days later she was okay with the new kitten but she still ignored the kitten. so maybe your cat would be okay with him but maybe you should take it a little slow.
2006-12-09 08:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it slowly, but just one bit of advise. We had a 3 yr old Himalayan cat, we got another kitten, both males. The older can had been fixed, we didn't get the younger one fixed right away and he started marking his territory........so I would get the little one fixed as soon as possible
good luck with your new kitten :-)
2006-12-09 08:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might say undertake the older cat. Older cats are greater solid to place, as often human beings prefer to get the kittens because of the fact they are small and lovable. they are additionally very lively, choose guidance, and that they pass by using that 'psycho' point the place they are purely loopy. One the different hand, I choose male cats to women folk, as often the adult males are friendlier- yet that may not consistently the case. i think of you could elect regardless of one you like the main. pass by using the character of the cat, somewhat than the appearance, the age, or the intercourse, because of the fact interior the top- that's the character that concerns- and not the appearance. good success including your new puppy! i'm hoping you elect the only that is suited for you!
2016-10-18 00:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll find a way to live together. I had a 6 year old female and a 6 month old tom. She was not impressed with the new addition, and kept spitting at him. He didn't help by chasing her (playfully!). That was 2 years ago. She still spits at him, he still chases her, (he's now bigger than her) but he knows she is the boss. I always put her food down first and he sits and waits patiently for his (he daren't touch hers as he risks a swipe!!)
2006-12-11 02:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by figi_bar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat will hate the kitten.
Introduce them beut supervise them when they are tofether for a couple of weeks.
expect lots of hissing
2006-12-09 17:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋