do we need to worry about our older cat marking his territory in our home . need to know if this might be a problem
2007-01-06 10:28:35 · 11 answers · asked by kacy l 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
keep them seperated for the first few days and it should be fine. make sure you get it fixed at 6 months!
2007-01-06 10:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by tanj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this could be a problem. Especially since your older cat is a male. In cat psychology usually the male is suppose to leave when the "kittens" are around. So he may not want to leave and will decide that running off the kitten would be a better alternative.
Cats are very scent oriented. They recognize other members of their family based on scent. That's why they rub up against things with their cheeks. It's technically marking territory but it's more about "owning" something to them.
One thing that work really well for us upon introducing new pets in the house (we rescue) is to take a towel and rub your cat down with it. Then rub the kitten down with the same towel. Do this back and forth several times until they both are carrying the same scent on them.
Don't encourage your cats to be together either. And don't feel like it's not working if they avoid each other. Let them discover each other on their own terms no matter how long it takes. The more you interfere in "their" relationship the more problems you'll have with them. Cats can be stubborn!!
I have multiple cats co-habitating in the same house as dogs . They get along okay and there are ones that avoid each other and others that play with each other. One cat thinks he's a dog and hangs out with them all the time.
If your cat does spray, there is a product called Nature's Miracle that we've had good results with.
Good luck and I hope you and your cats have a long and successful relationship together.
2007-01-06 11:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by briardan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say if the kitten is a boy or a girl. I would get the kitten fixed as soon as possible because he could start spraying himself if he is a boy. Even if the older cat is fixed the kitten needed to be fixed because there could be problems if not fixed.You may find this hard to believe but 5 months may not be to young for the surgery.
2007-01-06 12:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since he is fixed he most likely won't mark his territory. just be watchful as he might take the kitten as a threat and attempt to hurt it if not kill it.
female cats will accept another cat into the house much easier than a male cat will. just make sure you show him enough attention so he doesn't get jealous of the kitten and goes after it.
2007-01-06 10:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont worry, the old cat will just have to get used to the kitten..... he probably wont mark his territory, unless the kitten is a boy also
2007-01-06 10:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by lexi(: 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you should keep your eyes open for this. male cats are even more likely than females to "mark" what is theirs. I'm not saying your cat will do it, but keep an eye out for it, its likely!
2007-01-06 10:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by ChrissyLicious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep them away from each other for a few days or u can put them togetther and keep an eye on them cause they need to get to know each other
2007-01-06 10:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by German queen Bosnian princess!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats usually adjust to other cats pretty well i don't think you have anything to worry about
2007-01-06 10:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might do things you don't want to do so..put them in their own space then that would clear out your problem.
2007-01-06 10:38:32 · answer #9 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is fixed it shouldn't....but I would get the pheremones plug ins
just incase
2007-01-06 10:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋