Any true cat lover will know what i mean by princess cat. My princess cat is 9 years old and my boyfriend and i were thinking of adding another cat / kitten to our home. When we moved in together we both had female cats and after a year they still didnt get along... fighting and howling. So i would like to know if anyone has sucessfully brougt two cats together?
2006-12-27 12:07:06 · 13 answers · asked by Lora 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Our princess was only about 3 when we introduced the kitten (who was about 8 months at the time). It was so hilarious and sad. First, we were staying with friends temporarily, so she was out of her element, but had claimed the room we were in as hers instantly. These friends also happened to be the owners of the kitten we were adopting and bringing with us when we moved. Whenever we would let the kitten downstairs with the princess, he would follow her around like a dog. As soon as she would turn around on him though, he was instantly on his back, belly in the air as if saying, "Please don't kill me, I come in playfulness." He weaseled his way pretty well into our, sorry, HER, space, and it did take her a little bit. But more and more frequently I'll find them curled up together and/or them licking each other's face. They still run around and fight/play, but it's a little less serious now than it used to be.
2006-12-28 04:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a roommate that brought with him his adult female cat when he moved in. My 8 year (she was about 6 at the time) Russian Blue kept attacking her to the point where fur would be all over the house. After about a moth I told my roommate that he had to get rid of his cat because it wasn't fair to either of them. I now have a 5 month old Siamese that I brought home when she was 8 wks old, and though it took some time (like a week), they now get a long just fine. Both of my adult cats are pretty gentle with the kitten when she wants to play, but also know how to teach her a lesson when she gets out of line with them. Try getting a kitten, & keep a close watch for about a week or so to see how they get along.
2006-12-29 08:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by TmB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it is possible. I had a cat for several years and then got a kitten. It took awhile for the kitten to be accepted by the princess cat, but it does happen eventually. One thing that helps is brushing your cat, and then brushing the kitten with the same brush, which gives the kitten some of the cat's own scent. Now my cats are best friends. So just wait it out, your princess cat will come around eventually.
2006-12-27 21:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we were looking into getting a new cat we read online that at least a 2 yr age difference helps them to get along. Our cat is female and was 2.5 yrs old when we brought home our new (also female) kitten. There was some hissing and tension at first but now they are the best of friends. They clean each other, sleep with each other, and play together. So, I know it can be done. :) Good luck. :)
2006-12-27 20:35:12 · answer #4 · answered by Draba123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had some success with it, kinda. I got a friend for my cat Ella after my older male cat died. Ella kept hissing at the kitten and chasing her around. Finally I ended up getting another kitten, a male this time, and Ella seemed to accept him better. It's been about 2 months now and Ella has gotten used to it. It might be best for your case if you just got a male kitten, so that your Princess cat doesn't feel territorial towards it. Just my two cents.
2006-12-27 20:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Terryann T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat likes kittens OK after an initial getting-to-know-you stage. Now, she grew up with a dog, so she likes dogs OK (doesn't love them all, but likes them OK.)
I just made sure they had plenty of space. Maybe put up a little fence or gate to separate the two until the princess gets used to the usurper. I don't know that you can get her to like an adult cat--you'd probably have better luck with a kitten. Try a male kitten (neutered, please!) Sometimes, it helps if the two pets are different sexes.
But if it just doesn't work, you'll have to find a new home for the usurper. Your first priority is to your original pet.
2006-12-27 20:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you got 2 female older cats...They are gonna fight...Its like moving another roomate of the same gender in with you...she's gonna try to take control and take charge of your house...It cannot be done the only successful experience I have had in all my years with cats and introducing them sucessfully to each other is when the older cat is of one gender and the kitten is of total opposite gender. This is the only way that cats will get along.
2006-12-27 20:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by gagirlofgod 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our royal higness is very dominant even over the dogs. My daughter brought over her 2 female kittens for us to take care of for awhile. Her highness of course doesnt want to play, and she firmly let them know who was in charge. Have had the kittens for over 2 months and everyone gets along fine. One kitten is a scaredy cat and you hardly see her. One kitten will take a swing at her highness occasionally, but her highness will bathe the kitten when she is sleeping. Those 2 will now sleep on my bed at night even.
2006-12-27 20:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Gary S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I had a cat then got a kitten and there were some moments of un-peace but they did fine after a while they did not love each other. I would suggest bringing them together personally both of you sit down and have your cat and slowly bring then together
2006-12-27 20:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by energybunnyx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a neutered male cat that is about 2 yrs old. He is our Baby.. and has been since he was a Baby :) We just got a newly spayed female cat. It took him about two weeks to accept her and let her around him. Now they play together like they have lived togther forever. I have to update his blog.
Take a look.
2006-12-27 20:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋