I have a 5 year old female cat but I plan to get a new kitten. How do cats usually react to a new addition? And would there be a difference to her getting along better with another female or a male kitten?
2006-12-15 05:47:28 · 11 answers · asked by Mariya 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
lol i think they need to know more about sexual life
they still young for that hehehe
2006-12-15 05:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as your cat has been spayed, there shouldn't be a lot of difference between her interactions with a male kitten or a female kitten. exactly how she'll react to a new addition depends on her individual personality, but as a general rule, she'll be unhappy at first. you should plan on keeping the kitten confined to one or two rooms out of the house until it gets settled in, and mediating meetings between the two very carefully. let your cat have a chance to sniff the new kitten's litter, toys, and bedding before they meet. when they do meet, expect hissing and swatting from both cats, but don't break them up unless they really start fighting seriously. eventually they'll settle things between themselves, although they may just settle into ignoring each other or avoiding each other. since your cat is still fairly young, if they end up getting along they may tussle playfully, but you should keep an eye on that, just in case it turns serious.
2006-12-15 07:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by refusetousenumbers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be real causious. We foster and go threw this alot. If your older Kittie has been around other cats lately, that will help. If not, she has become the main stay, and she/he will be sure to let the new addition know that. The best way to introduce is to go very slow, and let time become the mender. Usually this will work, and be sure to show the 5 year old much attention, so it won't feel slighted. Yes kitties have feelings.LOL. The kitten is going to more of the problem, as it will want to play with the older. As long as nobody gets hurt, I guess a little 'hissen and spitten' wont hurt anything. Good luck!
2006-12-15 06:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by megofish2day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With cats there is always a "getting used to" phase. It also depends on the temperment of the cat. If your cat is territorial then it most likely not like the kitten, but usually with time cats get to tolerate each other. I have 3 and when I got the third he was a kitten and the other two hated him, but after alot of bullying by the kitten they tolerate and sometimes love him.
2006-12-15 05:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Slappin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to depend on the cats. I have a cat who is now 13 years old. When I adopted another kitty when my current cat was 1 1/2 years old, they got along fabulously. Unfortunately, that newer cat only lived five years. So I got another kitty to keep my older kitty company. Unfortunately, these two cats have never gotten along. They've divided up my apartment and have learned to tolerate each other's presence. It's been something like 4 years and they still don't like each other.
All of these cats were female. I think that if I did it again, I would take the popular advice to get opposite gender cats.
Also, you will have better luck for them to get along if you make proper introductions. Both cats need to know that they are loved and welcome. They need to feel unthreatened. Make the introductions slowly and make sure your new cat has a "safe space."
2006-12-15 09:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by Debra G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats get jelous and will hurt the kitten if your cat is spoiled.
if your cat is very friendly it will except the new kitten.Some cats will never get along but will eventualy.Yes sometimes there is a big difference between a male and female.Your cat will probably teach new things to the kitten.
2006-12-15 05:55:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is your cat normally? Is she laid back or a bit hyper and touchy?
It's dependant on the personalities of both of the cats/kittens. They will eventually find their place with each other. It may take a few days or weeks, but with patience and a little time, they will find a way to get along or at least tolerate each other.
Let them find their own way. Of course, if there are any really bad fights where you think one may get hurt, separate them. But hissing and some growling is normal, especially with your first cat.
Love them both, it will all work out with time.
2006-12-15 05:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depends on whether your cat likes to make friends. At first they might hiss at each other but that's just their way of saying great "I have to share things with you." They should become best friends in no time. Maybe your older cat might become the kitten's adoptive mommy. Mine did. Good luck.
2006-12-15 06:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by RoseBud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old cat will show the kitten who the boss is, don't be alarmed if they fight a few times.
2006-12-15 05:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have kitties too
when you bring the new cat into the house the other one will be a little jealous. just like humans hey this used to be all mine now i have to share.... but don't worry after a while the other cat will also notice hey i have someone to play with .. they will get along fine...
2006-12-15 06:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she might not like the kitten at first but with a little time and patients shell warm up to it. good luck.
2006-12-15 05:54:12 · answer #11 · answered by hinata_the shy_shinobi_82. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋