Will adult male cat accept a kitten?

Question

Hi, my mom has a big male cat right now, she wants to get a small kitten. Will an adult male accept a kitten in the house? Is it better to get a girl or a boy? Thank you.

I heard some adult cats might even kill

Answer 1

It will take some time, but eventually your cat should accept a kitten. Usually the biggest problem is that the kitten wants to play and the cat wants to be left alone, so it might be best to keep them in separate rooms for a few days. Also, take something that smells like your cat and rub it on the kitten, this will trick the older cat into thinking the kitten belongs to him.
Best of luck!

Answer 2

It dsnt matter wether boy or girl if the adult is used to being the only cat there your going to have a problem with territorial issues.
I brought a male kitten home to my adult male and things were rough at first but they are now inseperable. Just remember to give them both the same amount of attention like you would
children. It can be done but its not going to be easy

Answer 3

yah...it will be rough at first, but u have to make sure your mom executes her dominance in order for the male cat to except the kitten. I had a ten yr old male cat and then got a kitten...for the first 3-4 mos all Buddy did was hiss and bat at him. It's been 5 yrs now an all is well. :)

Answer 4

You didn't say but is Crooks neutered. I'm going to assume he is. Adopting a new kitty may be a good thing. Most group will let you return a cats if it doesn't work out or at lease my rescue group will. I have many cats and some get along and some don't. One of my boy cats likes one of the female cats and hates the other. So one may work while the other may not. All my cats are rescued and spay/neuter.

Answer 5

My 10 yr old neutered male accepted a little girl kity recently. He used to be an outdoor cat, but I moved and started keeping him in, and got the kitten about 2 weeks later. He was wary of her at first and hissed at her, but they now sleep curled up together.

Answer 6

my 15# maine coon cross did when he was 2y/o. he has been fixed since he was 5m/o. sometimes that does play in the game. although my other fixed male, the afore mentioned's bro, does not accept new kittens or anything else that well. he does adjust after a while.
cats don't generally like change, but, once they grow more comfortable, they are fine. just remember, you may have to be "ref" for a while!
find a rescue you can "try before you buy". give them at least 2 wks.
good luck, i hope you find a happy room mate for your cat! :)

Answer 7

It depends on your cats attitude. I have an older male & a younger female & it was difficult at first but he is very mean & doesn't like any other cats. If he has attitude problems like mine I would suggest a female. Mine was about 9 mos. when I got her because I wanted a cat that was big enough to defend itself. If your cat is laid back & friendly it probably won't matter. It just depends on the cat.

Answer 8

if the adult is nutered get a girl if not get a boy unless you want kittens next year no the male will not exept the new cat try to keep them apart.

Answer 9

it depends on how old the cat is. I got a kitten when my older cat was 1 year old, and they seem to be getting along fine. the key is, you have to introduce them slowly. a few days separated by a door, a few days the kitten in a cage, then introduce them slowly. you can't just throw them in a room together and expect friendship.

Answer 10

mabey but you should get a boy kitten if you do so the adult male cat can be more rough with it.