I have a female cat, she's about 2 years old and very anti-social. She only likes my husband, I think she just "tolerates" me. She is fixed and front claws removed but she still hisses and bats her paws at me, or anyone else. A friend of mine just took in an abandoned kitty and I would like to take it from her but I am not sure if this is a good idea. The kitty I want is a male and I would get him fixed and declawed as well. Is this a good idea? Any advice?
2007-03-01 07:52:06 · 16 answers · asked by lakee_4 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
My 8 year old male cat is pretty much the same way as your female cat (declawed and fixed, just as grouchy, just older). Last May we got a new female kitten. They didn't like each other much the first week or so but gradually they began to tolerate each other. After a few months they started to play together. They even sleep curled up together, and clean each other now (which makes for some seriously adorable moments). Just make sure that you are going to be around for the first few days. If you have to leave in the first few days separate them it different rooms so they can't hurt each other.
You might also want to give them separate cat boxes, food dishes, and water for the first little while so that your older cat doesn't feel like it's loosing everything that's "hers". You can slowly ween them off when they get to know each other better.
My male cat threw a royal fit when we brought the kitten home and wouldn't let me touch him for three days, but eventually he got over it and he seems happier now that he has someone to play with when I'm not around, it really mellowed out his surly cat self. It definitely made my older cat friendlier, which is always nice.
If you are willing to work with your cats you can probably get another one, just don't expect it to work over night, but don't give up on it either. Good luck in which ever way you want to go.
2007-03-01 08:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by raynesonyx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be okay to get another cat, the first few weeks might be hard on her, but she will come around and it may actually help her socialize more.
As far as declawing though, it is a painful surgery where they remove the toes at the top knuckle. Not only is it uneccesary pain for your kitty, but it also reduces muscle tone and balance. Please reconsider declawing. You can get caps put over the kitties claws instead if you are worried about furniture, and it doesn't bother the cat
2007-03-01 07:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I to had this problem. My cat is a three year old female that has been fixed and declawed. The problem is by that time they are very tetorial. If you do, you may have to buy an extra litter box. They will temporarily fight or they could be friends right from the get go.
Hope this helps! ! !
2007-03-01 07:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Gothics Rule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is going to be counted on the cats very own personalities and how plenty your cat trusts you/stories she's had with different cats. We had a woman cat - she got here from our pals and kinda moved in with us, then the pals moved away. She became into living with 3 or 4 different cats and young little ones, she did no longer like the ambience in any respect which we've self assurance is why she got here to stay with us. We then have been given a male kitty (the two been performed!) who in the beginning up, she'd stay faraway from yet then learnt to tolerate him. regrettably, we lost him to a vehicle, yet later we've been given yet another male kitten and the comparable befell, yet she took somewhat speedier to this one - and now he's two years old, she is approximately 9 or 10 (we predict of, we are no longer easily advantageous how old she became into while she got here to us yet by utilising the seems of her, she became into approximately 2) or perhaps however she's much less playful than him, they're going to extremely often play and don't strategies curling up close to a minimum of one yet another and stuff, they have in no way had a suited combat. Given the character of Ragdolls, you likely won't have that undertaking, I hear they are very soppy cats and intensely affectionate. the biggest undertaking you're possibly to stand is jealousy i could guess, so in simple terms introduce them precise (take it slow over it, do no longer permit the hot kitten in all your first cats area in the beginning up and supply her various interest) and keep an eye fixed on issues.
2016-10-02 05:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you only have them together under supervision for the first few days. If they don't warm up to each other in about a week or so, keep them in separate rooms. They might be declawed but they can still bite.
2007-03-01 08:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Your other cat seems aggressive, but maybe this addition will soften her up (BUT it could do the opposite also) I don't think they would be able to kill each other if they are both declawed (did you know that declawing a cat adds a form of aggression?) but maybe it is best to find out and see. This might be the best decision for all of you.
2007-03-01 07:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by godblessamerica_911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We introduced a kitten to our 2 & 3 year old cats 4 years ago. It took them about a month before they adjusted to the kitten. Just try it, it may mellow out the 2 year old.
The boys are more cuddly.
Good Luck!
2007-03-01 07:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're just going to have to give it a try. Animals have personalities just like us, so there's no way of knowing if they will get along. Maybe your cat would like a playmate. Talk to your friend and see if she'll let you take the kitten on a trial basis, and if after a few weeks they aren't getting along, you can give the kitten back.
PS - Kate, your cats are adorable!
2007-03-01 09:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by LF_Family 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect there would be some hissing and spitting for the first few days, but in the end having another can may just calm your older one down. If you are looking for a cat to be more social with you, go ahead and get him.
Good luck.
2007-03-01 07:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by searchpup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah! I have a cat that doesn't like other cats. I bought another cat to keep Lucy company while I'm at work, and while Lucy hated the new cat at first, they are now the best of friends!
Look at this picture of them..it is cute.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/kate_4581/lucyhuggingrex.jpg
2007-03-01 07:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋