They do say hi to each other, but that's about as far as it gets.
2007-01-15 06:53:51 · 22 answers · asked by suki's mom 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hello Suki's Mom. I'm a cat lover and have two cats: 1 boy and 1 girl. In order to help my older male cat get along with the younger female cat, first of all, I made sure that I got a female kitten and not a male. If both your cats are males, you may have a problem as both of them will want to rule the roost. What can help is having two separate litter boxes and two separate food bowls. That way the older cat won't feel displaced. I'd allow the older cat to use both boxes and bowls but limit the kitten to it's own box and bowl. This tells the older cat that he/she is still the boss and is still loved. It might help to hold the older cat on your lap and have someone sit next to you with the kitten on their lap. Then give constant attention to the older cat while occasionally reaching over and giving attention to the kitten. Good luck. I hope this works for you!!
2007-01-15 07:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by rtddk5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's two things going on there:
(1) Cats NEVER immediately take to having a new cat in the house. They take time (weeks to months) to adjust.
(2) Your new kitten probably wants to play a lot more often than your older cat.
There are a couple of things you can do to help your cat adjust, but mostly just give it time. The fact that they'll "say hi" rather than just spat and fight is a good sign. When you're home, if the kitten is pestering your cat, distract it with a toy. Also, make sure your cat has somewhere it can go to get away (somewhere up high where the kitten can't get). Mainly just be patient and if you hear them spatting or fighting, separate them, but do not scold them or the older cat might associate the new kitten with punishment.
2007-01-15 07:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by CRF 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to stem any chance of jealousy or sibling rivalry make sure you respect their positions in your home. The older cat should always be greeted first when you come in and its food should be put down before the new kitten. Never make a big fuss over the new kitten when the older one is watching and maybe ignored a little. This is how they determine their own pecking order and humans need to respect that. The older cat is the "alpha" cat and should be recognized as that. Good luck. You are in for lots of fun when they start playing together. Keep your camera ready.
2007-01-15 08:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by felix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an older cat (7 years). When her brother passed away, I adopted two kittens (one at a time). Even now, I wouldn't say they are friends but they eat and sleep together (all three). I think the older cat is less friendly because the kittens are too wild and playful for her. BUT, she is extremely protective of them and keeps her eye on them. I wouldn't worry about this. They may never be great friends but they will come to accept each other and just may surprise you.
2007-01-15 07:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Am_I_Bluffin'?? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that usually how its going to be for a little while. Theres a new animal to compete for attention. All you really need to do is keep them apart for a little while. Put the kitten in a room so the two can bat at eachother underneath the door. After a few days of that put the kittensomewhere that the two can see eachother and bat at eachother but not full contact (behind a little gate or screen). then after a few more days the two should be ready to get along. It just takes some time.
2007-01-15 07:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by elemenopee. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i had an analogous project once I delivered a kitten into the homestead my kira didnt like the assumption off yet another cat in her homestead notwithstanding if it gets extra advantageous dont pay to lots interest to the hot kitten toys are a sturdy start to interrupt the ice continuously communicate over with and pat your older cat first practice her she hasnt been replaced and don't yell at her for hissing purely sooth her somewhat the kitten will carry on along with her besides that's going to not project the kitten to lots i chanced on they dont care approximately it and while your older cat feels this that's going to settle executed sturdy success dont supply up
2016-10-07 05:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to take time. It took almost 3 months for my cat and my roommate's cat to get along. The kitten might miss it's mom or littermates and see's your cat as a mom and want to be with it.
2007-01-15 07:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put catnip on the kitten... it takes up to six months for the kitten to develop a reaction to the catnip, so it won't even notice... meanwhile the other cat will be tricked into liking the kitten... purrfect solution!
2007-01-15 07:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my two cats. Your cat is just very jealous of the new kitten, be sure to really pamper and show tons of love to your cat so it knows you still love it. Perhaps this will put kitty in a better mood and it will be friendlier with the new kitten.
2007-01-15 06:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Nicky 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The idea of feeding them side by side is a good one but you can also get them to play together a little by taking a string or something like it which has 2 ends, hold it in the middle and draw it to you. Both of them will try to catch their end of the string at the same time.
2007-01-15 07:06:02 · answer #10 · answered by Violet c 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋