I just got a new kitten, she's 2 months old, and she is not getting along with my other cats. My other cats are about 8 months and both females. I know that there is an adjusting period but the new kitten won't stop growling and hissing at the other two and its driving me nuts. To top it off one of the other cats is mad at me. I just want some peace and harmony in my house. Any suggestions?
2006-12-28 13:06:41 · 8 answers · asked by CloverGirl117 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It can take months for the cats to get used to each other. Put the new kitten in a room by herself, where the other cats can't get to her. Visit her once or twice a day, and make sure she has all the food and water she needs, a litter box, and a comfortable and warm place to sleep.
Your other cats will probably take turns sitting just outside the door, growling and hissing or crying to be let in. Wait until they stop doing that and start ignoring that room, and wait until the kitten is calm and comfortable. Then bring her out for five minute sessions with the other cats. When they stop the immediate growling and hissing, make the sessions longer - 10 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, a few hours...until they are together all the time. Make sure ALL sessions are supervised; don't leave them alone, they'll just fight.
This could take weeks or months; you'll just have to get used to the fact that they're going to need lots of adjustment. But putting the kitten in a room by herself is the best way to start. Good luck! I know how stressful it can be to add a new cat to the household.
2006-12-28 13:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be patient. It will probably take longer to introduce the third cat to the others than it did when you had just one cat and then got the second cat. Eventually they will all adjust and the one that is mad at you will eventually forgive you. Cats are so weird that way. I have a 2 year old calico and in October I brought home an 18 year old gramma kitty (the owner died) and they tolerate each other but don't relate to each other. I don't think they will ever like each other because of the age difference. My calico was mad at me for 2 months but she has finally forgiven me. Good Luck to you!
2006-12-28 13:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only suggestion that I can make that I know to work is TIME and PATIENCE.
You can't make them like each other, territorial issues will happen, your kitten is scared and unsure, so hissing/growling is a defense mechanism. Give kitten it's own room away from the other cats, to calm down for a few weeks and acclimate to your home. Gradually allow socializing time together, but always return the kitten to her own room.
Transitions usually take about 3 months to complete. Make sure kitty gets a vet check so it doesn't pass on anything to your existing cats.
Good Luck
2006-12-28 13:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new kitten is still very very young and has been through a lot already in its short lived life. You are right that it does take time. I just got a 5 month old oriental and I had a 10 year old DSH, it took about a month before they really started to "get along". Although your's are young and they should get along better than mine did. Your kitten is mad at you because she isn't used to the new member of the fam. You are right it does take time. Just keep an eye on them when they get to know each other so none of them get hurt.
2006-12-28 13:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by tinerbug_33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New kitty is prob Very scared just imagine being taken to new home where there's 2 BIG cats after you i would suggest you give new kitty lots attention and time to let it know that you love it and are there for it hold it and rub iy espically around the head and other places it can reach with paws i have an old cat and she loves this and try to have paitence it takes time they will get used to each other and then itll be fine
2006-12-28 13:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Leveler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually no, they gained't get alongside. The older cats all universal one yet another as that they were at the same time for a protracted time. besides, bringing a youthful energetic kitten into the homestead will worsen them. The kitten may well be regarded at as an interloper. in the journey that your older cats are male, they could take in the habit of spraying whether they are neutered, to instruct their anger and territorial rights. females can spray too, besides the undeniable fact that that's way less elementary. it would be greater effective for all worried to enable the older cats stay out their lives satisfied and in peace. i'm sorry to hearken to of the shortcoming of your different cat.
2016-10-28 14:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Kimmie, time and patience. Cats wont always get along but will usually learn to tolerate each other. After 7 months our cat still doesn't like the newer cat and will hiss if he get too close but they wont chase each other to fight.......just an occasional swat on the head.
2006-12-28 13:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by eigna728 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 8-month cats want attention especially the one who is made at you. Play with all of them by them selves. Eventually they will get used to each other and act like one big family. That is what happened when my oldest cat had babies.
2006-12-28 13:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋