Try introducing them whilst the kitten is in a cage so they can get accustomed without having to touch each other, then place something the kitten has slept on where the older cat likes to go (and vice versa). Allow them rooms to themselves. Try using a Feliway diffuser/sprays (feline appeasing hormone) (available through your vet or online). These are hormones released by the queen when she is feeding the kittens, in order to reassure the kittens and make them feel safe.
Also make a huge fuss of cat number one, feed him first, get him some treats, spend time playing with both cats in the same room and also have some one on one time with the cat 1. It may also help once theyve settled a bit to get the older cat neutered, it may make him less territorial. Give them time, longlasting friendships dont form overnight
2007-03-12 03:24:42
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answered by Anonymous
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I would if I could but I'm having the same problem, I got a kitten 6 months ago and from day 1 my 3 year old cat will not come in. He eats his food outside and I try to entice him in but they start hissing and the kitten has had a few scratches. i felt like taking him back to the sanctuary, but I don't have the heart to.
2007-03-12 10:31:57
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answered by Jeanette 7
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Oooo i like this one,. I had the same Problem when we brought a new Kitten to our home and the other Cat we have couldnt get used to it at first.. but ive learnt that the older one isn't as active as the younger one.. the younger one is always full of energy wheras the older one isnt always in the mood so thats why they must be brawling alot
2007-03-12 10:11:07
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answered by danny.edwards 2
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Put yourself in Tom's paws. Imagine your boyfriend/husband brought a new, younger, cuter woman into your household and told you to get on, just like that! Would you be happy?
You need to introduce them gradually, allowing each into only one part of the house at a time, then swapping sides so they get used to each other's smell. Then allow them to meet for brief periods, gradually extending the time untill they can at least be in the same room and not fight.
2007-03-12 10:16:50
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answered by fengirl2 7
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It's important to have realistic expectations when introducing a new pet to a resident pet. Some cats are more social than other cats. For example, an eight-year-old cat that has never been around other animals may never learn to share her territory (and her people) with other pets in the household. However, an eight-week-old kitten separated from her mom and littermates for the first time, might prefer to have a cat or dog companion. Cats are territorial and need to be introduced to other animals very slowly in order to give them time to get used to each other before there is a face-to-face confrontation. Slow introductions help prevent fearful and aggressive problems from developing. PLEASE NOTE: When you introduce pets to each other, one of them may send "play" signals which can be misinterpreted by the other pet. If those signals are interpreted as aggression by one animal, then you should handle the situation as "aggressive."
Confinement
Confine your new cat to one medium-sized room with her litter box, food, water and a bed. Feed your resident pets and the newcomer on each side of the door to this room. This will help all of them to associate something enjoyable (eating!) with each other's smells. Don't put the food so close to the door that the animals are too upset by each other's presence to eat. Gradually move the dishes closer to the door until your pets can eat calmly, directly on either side of the door. Next, use two doorstops to prop open the door just enough to allow the animals to see each other, and repeat the whole process.
Swap Scents
Switch sleeping blankets or beds between your new cat and your resident animals so they have a chance to become accustomed to each other's scent. Rub a towel on one animal and put it underneath the food dish of another animal. You should do this with each animal in the house.
Switch Living Areas
Once your new cat is using her litter box and eating regularly while confined, let her have free time in the house while confining your other animals to the new cat's room. This switch provides another way for the animals to experience each other's scents without a face-to-face meeting. It also allows the newcomer to become familiar with her new surroundings without being frightened by the other animals.
Avoid Fearful And Aggressive Meetings
Avoid any interactions between your pets that result in either fearful or aggressive behavior. If these responses are allowed to become a habit, they can be difficult to change. It's better to introduce your pets to each other so gradually that neither animal becomes afraid or aggressive. You can expect mild forms of these behaviors, but don't give them the opportunity to intensify. If either animal becomes fearful or aggressive, separate them, and start over with the introduction process in a series of very small, gradual steps, as outlined above.
Precautions
If one of your pets has a medical problem or is injured, this could stall the introduction process. Check with your veterinarian to be sure that all of your pets are healthy. You'll also want to have at least one litter box per cat, and you'll probably need to clean all of the litter boxes more frequently. Make sure that none of the cats are being "ambushed" by another while trying to use the litter box. Try to keep your resident pets' schedule as close as possible to what it was before the newcomer's appearance. Cats can make lots of noise, pull each other's hair, and roll around quite dramatically without either cat being injured. If small spats do occur between your cats, you shouldn't attempt to intervene directly to separate the cats. Instead, make a loud noise, throw a pillow, or use a squirt bottle with water and vinegar to separate the cats. Give them a chance to calm down before re-introducing them to each other. Be sure each cat has a safe hiding place.
2007-03-12 10:13:25
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answered by kibbi21 4
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I would recommend having them both neutered. This helps to keep testosterone levels down, and they should eventually grow to like one another.
If they even fight at feeding time, then don't put them in separate rooms - have them eat next to each other so that they get used to their routine in each other's copany.
2007-03-12 10:12:49
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answered by Matt P 2
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I assume you have 2 hissing fuzz balls in the house ... That is normal but they will get over it, it just takes time (and for you infinite patience).
2007-03-12 12:36:43
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answered by hotsnakes2 4
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I would suggest swapping their blankets over in thier beds so each of them will be sleeping on each other scents!
2007-03-12 10:09:40
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answered by Ebab831 3
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it takes time,the tom has been on his own,now he has to share you with another cat,they will get on eventually he has to adapt in his own time.
2007-03-12 10:12:27
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answered by Jaz 6
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When she gets a little older, they will get along better than you want.
2007-03-12 10:09:02
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answered by Anonymous
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