How do I bring my new kitten around my other kitten?

Question

I rescued a kitten about 8 months ago, and have had her since she was 2 weeks old, bottle feeding and all so I am very attached. I lived at home with 2 other older cats and she is very playful and loving. I just moved out 2 days ago so now she is all alone, so I got a new 4 1/2 month old kitten yesterday for her to play with, but she is acting really weird and growling and hissing and running away. I know its hard for them to adjust to new kittens because they are very territorial but does anyone out there have any tips or helpful ideas in going about this?! Thanks!

Answer 1

You'll need to separate them for a little while, and the reintroduce them slowly and carefully. Set up a room with a litterbox, food, water, and a nice bed for the new kitten, and put the new kitten in there. This article explains how to reintroduce the kittens: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=cattocatintroductions

Answer 2

Hey, i had to cats, they were brother and sister and was a year old when i got a 4week old kitten. My older cats were exactly the same, they are very terrotorial and it takes a while for them to become used to the fact that his cat is here to stay!
Never leave the kitten on its own around the older cat, the older ones may turn on the kitten and it could end up nasty. When your older cat is asleep place the kitten next to him, show them that he is not harmful, when hey are in a good mood, thens thew time to introduc them again!!
also give your older cat plenty of attention you dont want him to feel left out.
Good luck, should only take about 2weeks!!

Answer 3

It takes time for cats to accept new cats into what they perceive as their territory. The hissing and growling will continue for a little while until they adjust to each other. Since they are both young, chances are they will work it out in time. In the meantime, when you can't supervise them, keep them in separate rooms so nobody picks a fight and neither one ends up hurt. It's also a good idea to keep their claws trimmed regularly in case someone decides to take a swing at the other one - with trimmed claws, they are less likely to damage to one another.

Answer 4

Kitten-to-kitten adjustments are lots easier than bringing in a mature cat. Unless there's some really nasty stuff going on, it's best to let them figure out their relationship on their own. Often, even well intended interference can lengthen the process. We really can't "take over" & direct their feelings about one another. Cats have a wonderful ability to work things out.

Answer 5

you will have to seperate them for the time being. the process will take a few weeks but they will get there.
its all about smell basically, the new cat will have a smell which your current cat will not recognise and therefore will attack.
there are a number of things you can do, which you should build up gradually.
1). start by having them in completely seperate parts of the house. But make sure you dont alienate your current cat, he is the one you are trying to talk round so dont shut him away in a room somewhere and play with your new cat.
2). start by gong from room to room and having 20 minute play sessions with each cat. this will get them interacting with you and will encourage them to get to know each others smell as it will be transferred between them through you. On top of this one of the best recommendations i have ever had is to get a slightly damp cloth and start stroking each cat with the cloth as this will also transfer the smell. Dont worry if they each start hissing at the cloth or you - its that smell thing again. they just have to get used to it.
3). then start introducing them slowly. use a glass door or something so they can see each other but again not actually get at each other. do this for set periods a day so they dont have to constantly be on guard. and still make sure you play with them so you dont become the bady.
4). then introduce them into the same room - but do it at feed time so they have something else to concentrate on.
5). then introduce them with the food but once eaten keep them together and play with them.
if you keep this up they will be playing to gether in no time. on average i would say it takes up to 3 weeks and patience is the key. and always make sure you devote time to each cat so neither feels neglected. Good luck

Answer 6

show both equal love. just takes time....they are working out the rankings. animals are ranks in their group, who is alpha and who isn't...that is what all the hissing is, showing up the other.

I lost my 3 yr old cat to cancer and had a 1 yr old kitten. I got another saved stray and my kitten just wouldn't deal with her. Would beat her up, smack her across the room, etc for over 2 months. Today, not even 8 months later....they are like sisters...sit side by side, eat together, groom each other. just takes time.

Answer 7

If you just recently moved this is a change for the kitty to begin with. Next she misses her old home and the other kitties and now she's adjusting to a new home and a new kitty. They just need time, let them work things out and in time they should be fine, it usually takes 4-8 weeks for cats to adjust to each other.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I have 4 kittens/cats which i got on seperate occasions, and the breeder who i got them from told me to get some talc and sprinkle it on to their back side, they will all smell the same and so accept each other. It always worked for me but still keep your eye on them just to make sure. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

i dont exacly no but u could just let them see each other for like a short time a a day until they start to take interest and becom m8s p.s if this dont help soz and good luck