We've had 3 kittens that we saved and domesticated for the last few months now. They've been living in a small room in our house together and we have just found a home for two of them (together). The third kitten that we kept is looking very lonely and sad, but we have an adult cat we want to introduce her to soon.
My questions are this:
1. What should we do to make her less sad about her sisters going away?
2. How can we help her feel comfortable sleeping at night (she's always slept in a basket with her two sisters up until now and I'm sure she'll be sad and lonely without their warmth, closeness, and noise at night)
3. How should we introduce her to the adult cat? (a boy, 3 years old, medium sized, not overweight, fixed, not declawed but they are kept clipped)
4. What should we do if she doesn't eat?
It's not an option to send her with her sisters, so please suggest other ways of comforting/caring for her to make the adjustment less hurtful on her little heart.
2007-01-19 11:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by Asuka 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
1 and 2 Find a small stuffed animal with somewhat long hair, doesn't have to be a cat or if that's too corny some item of clothing that you don't mind her sleeping on indefinitely that smells like you. Keep her in the basket at night if poss unless you want her in bed with you which in my opinion would be the best way to comfort her. 3. There is really no easy way to do this as some cats will end up hating each other for life no matter what your efforts. Definitely not at feeding time but maybe during the nap time should they be allowed to see each other, the safest way would be through glass, like a sliding glass door. Or you could but them both in pet carriers so that they can see each other but can't reach each other. A few hours a day at first and then when all the hissing has stopped let them out. Keep in mind that the hissing may never stop, older cats find younger cats somewhat annoying. 4. Don't change her food to get her to eat, they are like people and get depressed but she won't stare herself to death and changing her diet will give her the runs anyways. One more thing blood in the litter box is one of three things, Urinary Tract Infection, Bruised bladder or Kidney/Bladder stones and is serious so if you ever see this take you cat to the vet.
2007-01-19 12:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Amy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww, poor baby!
She will adjust. Meanwhile, give her a lot of attention.
And yes, get her a fuzzy toy to sleep with. And maybe play some very soft, soothing music at night. It won't be the same as what she's used to hearing from her sisters, but it will be noise.
For the adult cat, have someone she doesn't recognise as family carry him in. Keep him closed in a room where they can smell eachother but not see eachother for a few days, then let them actually meet. There probably will be a little spatting at first, but don't interfere unless you think the little one is in danger.
And don't worry about her not eating: She might not for a little, but unless something is very wrong it won't be long enough to actually harm her.
Good luck!
2007-01-19 12:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. To keep her feeling good, I would get her a few toys and try to spend as much time with her as you can.
2. If she is big enough and you dont mind, cats love it if you just leave the door open and let them sleep at the foot of your bed. You'll be just as warm as her sisters!
3. The best way to introduce two cats is under your supervision! Usually everything goes just fine if they are of the opposite sex.
2007-01-19 12:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by cari anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i have raised allot of dogs and cats in my time . I too have run into this problem. First get a small clothes basket a cozy warm blanket, and put beside your bed when its time for you to go to bed. Then by day introduce slowly the adult cat. the kitty will come around soon enough please give cat toys and cat nip on a rainy sad day this will help. good luck hope this helps
sincerely Joan
2007-01-19 12:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by missbeasley1958 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All kittens get separated from their littermates at some point and they do adjust on their own - part of kitty growing up. Spend lots of time handling her and paying attention to her and she'll be fine. Gradually introduce her to your other cat under supervision. Chances are he already knows she's in the house. Most likely they'll do fine. Male cats generally adjust fine to new female kittens in the house but you'll want to introduce them gradually.
2007-01-19 12:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just play her so she knows you are there for her, because animals have feelings.If you have to stay with her at night.For meeting the boy cat they will do it on their time animals are very smart.If she doesn't eat after a couple of days see a vet or she is going though want we would. The best of luck with everything.I have been there, it hurts a first but it all works out.
2007-01-19 13:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by wolfdragon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you could send her with her sisters but if u want to kp her just give her lots of love and maybe u could put her bed in ur room with a little teddy praps to snuggle up to and introduce the other 1 slowly. they should be ok. poor little thing i feel so sorry for her give her a kiss from me my name is jane
2007-01-19 11:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Karen Roe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet
for unloleness let it have someone or another cat to hang around with it
play with it
2007-01-19 11:58:43 · answer #8 · answered by michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Your Vet
2007-01-19 12:53:19 · answer #9 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋