I purchased a 10 week old Bengal kitten this weekend and I have a few issues. I did my research on the breed and have 4 other cats so I know about the breed. My 1st issue is that she meows all the time I know it could be cause she does not have her siblings but I am hoping it does not last. None of my cats are very vocal so I am not used to this. Has anyone had any experience with this issue? If it continues, what are my options? Are there any ways to train her not to do this? I know it is a natural thing.
My other concern is this, all of my cats get along with one another so I want her to do the same. All of my other cats are inside/outside cats but the kitten will be inside only since she is purebred. I have tried to introduce her to 2 of my other cats on 2 seperate occasions and she went BONKERS!! None of my other cats were that way. What is the best way to introduce her and when? Any other experience and advice with this breed would be appreciated!!! Thanks
2007-02-23 05:28:08 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa D 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have a bengal cat sitting on my lap right now. I got him when he was 3 months old. He's never stopped meowing. Theyre just a vocal breed. You may be able to train her to stop. Bengals are very trainable. I taught my boy to sit and he knows how to fetch. I don't know how you could train them to be quiet though. I just deal wit his constant meowing or I give him some cat nip, which shuts him up real quick. However your girl is probably too young to be interested in cat nip.
As for the introductions to your other cats, I'm not sure. I don't have any other cats. It will probably just take a little more time. Like a week or so, for them to get used to eachother.
Good luck. Enjoy your new little girl.
2007-02-23 05:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by marina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the cat is just crying because it has been taken away from its family, when she gets used to her new home she will finally settle down and stop crying but if she went bonkers with your other cats i wouldnt give the kitten 'special' treatment because its the other 2 cats home and she is the newcomer it would be different if your other 2 cats hurt her but she will finally get used to the other 2 cats being around and will have to put up with it as things are not about to change for her! Just make sure they all have the same special treatment and attention. Good luck!
2007-02-23 05:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the breed. I have 3 Maine Coons, all indoors. Recently one was ill (bowel obstruction) and spent time at the kitty hospital. I had to reintroduce him all over again. I have one girl who wants to be an "only child" so I knew she would be a problem again because she just doesn't like him anyway. To introduce new cats into your home -- confine the new kitten to one room with her food and litter. Normally they get curious about each other and paw under the door. Eventually try letting the door open and let her wander out on her own. She needs to be comfortable in her new surroundings and with you before she will even begin to make friends. It is also natural for the new baby to hiss and fizz at the others, with a swat here and there. She needs to find her place. I would stay close with a water bottle in hand in case it gets out of hand. Like I said, my girl DOES NOT like her 2 brothers but she has learned how to live cohesively with them. However, they best not try to play with her.
Good luck and congrats on your new addition.
2007-02-23 06:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by doreen m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see a couple areas of concern here. First, have you really thought about the consequences of indoor/outdoor cats? Even if all 4 of your cats are fully vetted (shots, spay/neutur) there are still very real risks to thier health and safety, allowing them outside. Aside from the risks of being outside, cats are predators and wreak havoc on indigenous birds and smalls animals; your neighborhood is not their natural environment. As for the Bengal, particular breeds have identifiable traits, but cats are very similar in the fact that they all have very individual beahviors. I would be more worried about the kiiten being subjected to interanl and external parasites, disease and bacteria brought in from the other cats. Be very careful, adult cats can very easily kill a kitten that it feels has invaded it's territory. My guess is that in time they will accept each other. I know it's very difficult to keep a cat inside that is use to and wants to be outside, but it really is for the best.
2007-02-23 05:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by queenlewie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bengals are loud. It's what they do. As far as getting along with the others...it will take time. You have to allow at least 6 weeks of frequent interaction before you can even beging to see if it will work. As far as keeping you new cat inside. I wish you luck. I think that as soon as she starts to get along with the others, she will want to follow them everywhere...including outside. You think she's loud now, wait 'til she really wants something.
2007-02-23 05:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a shelter for cats, and aside from the Siamese cats, the Bengals tended to be the loudest cats we would get. So much for your research.
2007-02-23 05:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 12:46:39 · answer #7 · answered by linnon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well every time she or he meows spray her with a spray bottle then well ummmmmm when she or he goes bonkers try putting her or him in a cage and then introduce them hope i helped and ya i need a few more points so plz pick me!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-23 07:11:42 · answer #8 · answered by <3<3<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋