I've heard of this everywhere, but I am obviously not sure how true it is. I doubted of it working, but I figured I'd see if anyone actually tried this and it worked. I have a small kitty, she was the first one- she's a year and a half old. Then I brought in my sister's giant cat (he's about 4 and a half) in to the home. It's only been a few days so of course they haven't been too nice to each other, but I feel bad for both cats. I don't want my cat to feel like I've replaced her and even after he leaves I don't want her upset with me for the situation I've placed her in. I also don't want him to feel like he's unloved, as he has been in several homes while my sister has been overseas. He's here for a while (At tops a year). Thanks!
2007-01-17 02:03:53 · 20 answers · asked by coolceruleanblue 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
well it might make the other cat very intrested, but in the long run there is more to it than tuna oil. Cats are not by nature social animals, but since they are domesticated they tolerate others. Bringing in strange adults can always be tramatizing for all the cats involved. The oil will only serve to intrest the other cat into sniffing. Most cats will not like or tolerate one another for weeks and weeks till they can fall into a routine. Mostly they will hiss, spit, swipe and scream, rarely they will bite each other very serverely unless they really really cant get along. Mostly you have to let them adjust. I have always suggested to new owners bringing adults into the house.. to have the new cat in a room by its self and then let each other sniff through the door for a week... then gradually graduate them into the rest of the house and the original cats domain but thats too late for you now. Best to leave them just get used to one another. Unless they are seriously injuring one another... Tuna Oil will only serve to confuse the situation and doesnt get rid of the stress of adjustment.
2007-01-17 02:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this wouldn't work for any but the most even tempered cats who would become friends with or without this. I raise foster kittens and cats that are regularly introduced to our cats. Something I do to introduce the cats is to leave the door just slightly cracked so one cat is on one side and one cat is on the other. The cats are generally curious and will smell each other through the crack, but don't feel intimidated or scared of an attack. There is sometimes a little hissing, where the cats are letting each other know that they are the boss, but that's the worst of it. I continue this until I feel like they are ready for a quick introduction. I usually then let one cat into the room to investigate the room for short amount of time, but I keep it fairly quick. After awhile I increase the time that they are allowed together and after awhile I can let them run around together without a problem. There will usually be problems at first with introducing a new cat into a home, cats are territorial. But if you gently introduce each other, then they have a good chance of getting along later. Every once in awhile the cats will have a good fight to establish dominance, but this has never happened with any of our 5 cats before, so it's not something that has to happen.
As for you kitty feeling unloved, just make sure to give her some extra attention and extra treats. She may be a little grumpy with you at first, but all will be forgiven soon.
2007-01-17 03:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never heard of the tuna-oil trick. When I had a new kitten brought into the household, I already had a good-sized adult cat. I had someone else carry in the little one while I petted the old cat, and made sure he got lots of attention. They ended up becoming great friends. In fact, he even took a sort of 'paternal' interest in her.
Just make sure both kitties get lots of love. There will some hissing and spatting, but that shouldn't last too long: Perhaps a couple of weeks.
Good luck!
2007-01-17 03:33:26 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The two will get used to each other, probably within a week if you leave them alone and let them work it out themselves.
I've been in this situation where I've introduced new kittens or cats with another and they just do what it is cats do. They'll wind up becoming best friends in a short while.
2007-01-17 04:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cats are not stupid. They're not just going to start licking each other and fall in love. They are territorial and have initial anxiety when another cat comes into their space, but over time, will learn to at least tolerate each other, even becoming friends. Some never do. Some always are cold with each other just like people are.
2007-01-17 03:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just when I thought the questions couldn't get any weirder. Congratulations!
I have had cats all my life. Never, NEVER have I heard of such a thing. They will work it out on their own. It may not be perfect, but it will be OK. Just be patient, CALM and speak in comforting, reassuring tones. Give them each their own quality time. Use a squirt bottle when necessary. Big boy is tired of being shuffled around- can you get one of your sisters unwashed shirts or something so he has her scent to comfort him? You're doing a good thing. Tuna juice? Well, humans unite during disasters... could be something there...
Give it a few more days. They don't have to be bosom buddies- just not ugly to each other. Good luck. God bless.
2007-01-17 03:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by skayrkroh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just give them some more time, they still need to adjust to being together. And it's ok if they don't like each other. You do need to reinforce who is "dominant". THat would be your own cat. If you feed them seperatly feed your cat first, that sort of thing. But show both tonnes of love.
I am also doubtful about the tuna experiment. Just let them adjust at their own pace.
2007-01-17 02:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by Erin R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave them be. They'll learn to adjust when they realize the other isn't going anywhere. They may never be best of buds but they will learn to tolerate.
Just watch for territory marking and scabs. If it starts to get out of hand you may want to consider a declaw. It's drastic and I really don't recommend the procedure but it's better than some drastic cat fights.
2007-01-17 02:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's best to introduce them with a barrier between them, so they can sniff each other out, and hiss and spit at each other safely. Maybe with them both in carriers, or one in and the other out. It's natural that they are going to have to figure out who's dominant though. Just give both equal love and attention, and play referree if things get too rough.
2007-01-17 02:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by A nobody from Oklahoma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat will clean himself up.... do not USE infant SHAMPOO- infant shampoo is meant to dry out the babys scalp, eliminating lifeless pores and skin which desires to come back off a babys head - you don't desire to dry out your cat's pores and skin. enable your cat clean himself up - or some shampoo from a puppy save.
2016-10-15 08:46:39 · answer #10 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋