We have a male kitten who is about 9 months old. We have been thinking about getting another. Should it be male or female? How do I transition so that the one we have does not get territorial? Do they share litter boxes or have separate?
2007-02-12 08:00:00 · 13 answers · asked by CeeCee 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I hope your present youngster has been neutered. If you haven't done that there could be problems. I think a young female would be a great choice (spayed of course). And you can't really predict how cats will take to one another - a male might work too.
You choose the cat who appeals to you and you will have the determination to make it work between them - and it will. Your present cat is young enough to accept another quite readily. It would be much more difficult if it was female and had been the only cat for a number of years.
2007-02-12 08:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just added a kitten to my family. I have already 2 older cats (11-12 yrs old) Kitten was 5.5 weeks old. At first my 2 older cats didn't appreciate my gesture at all but the oldest Of the cats accepted the little one within a day. The play together and lick each other. they love each other but the other wants to kill it. Won't happen but it doesn't stop the little one from wanting to play with him. As for the litter part, well they say to have a litter per cat. I do have 3 litters but they all go in the same one. My cats are all male cats and they didn't get territorial. It's better to get another cat while the one have is young. I don't know if this was any help. But anyway, good luck..
2007-02-12 12:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Sly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely get another!!
Male or female makes no difference as long as you neuter/spay them. But consider this: spaying a female is more expensive than neutering a male. So a male will save you a little money...
About litter boxes: at first, if they fight a lot, you might need to keep them separated, with two different litter boxes. Then you'll merge.
I had a 6-months old kitten, she was very bored and depressed; so I got another 5-months old kitten from the SPCA. They took to each-other within a week: when they're young, they accept change quickly. So, go get your new kitten ASAP!
2007-02-12 08:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by petite_laeti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you get another kitten you should make sure that the one you already have is used to your house. This will help your boy kitten to be used to his surroundings before you make a big change. If you get another cat, you should get a female. This will help to keep the kitten you already have from being territorial. To help the kittens to get used to each other you need to keep them separated. Keep one in a room alone. When you think they are ready put one kitten into a cage that it can see out of. Take the other kitten into the room and let them. Then switch them out. When you think they are ready let them into the room under close supper vision. When you think they are ready let them both stay alone together. You can let them share a litter box, you will have to clean it more. Try getting the litter made for more than more cats. Good Luck!
2007-02-12 08:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by wild_t_10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your 9 month old cat is still a kitten himself I dont think it matters if the kitten is a boy or girl in the long run. in the short your male will except a female quicker. after hissing at the kitten for a couple of months the boy willl settle down and except the new kitten. they can share the litter box because there are only 2 of them. give your 9 month old boy extra love and attention during this time. He will need to feel important to you., but he will come around. good luck
2007-02-12 08:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by pheebe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by hamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I male kitten will fight with yours for territry hence a female wud be better. Both need to be spade as causes less agro in the long run.
It might not be love at first sight but they will be ok as long as they have plenty of room and places they can go for their own space.
As a general rule litter boxes = number of cats plus one. This helps keep things neutral and you'll find they'll prob adopt their own.
When you first bring home the new cat you need to introduce it in a kitten box. Your cat will sniff around and get to know her smell. Then your best step is to keep their attentions away from one another by feeding them but leaving doors open so they don't feel trapped. Becareful not to give more attention to your new cat.
Hope this all helps!
2007-02-12 08:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by Pink P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think u can help if the other cat is territorial. They can share the same litter box and it would be best if u got a female because males have a tendency to be more territorial than females especially if they aren't nuetured.
2007-02-12 10:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by cheer_chic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did this not to long ago, they took about a week or so to get to know each other and I would definitely get a male unless you want kittens for ever, and they can share a litter box you just have to change it more often. hope this helped.
2007-02-12 08:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by angel b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a female cat, trust me i know. keep them together sometimes but be with them,if they look like there about to fight keep them away for a couple of minutes. they should share litter boxes so they would get use to each other. GOOD LUCK!! =)
2007-02-12 09:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by michelle o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋