I have the sweetest cat! She's the most calm, affectionate, graceful angel. She's four years old and spayed since six months old. Well, about two months ago, I got her (and me) a kitten. She was six weeks when I brought her home. She's a flame point Siamese and she's a lover just like my older girl. For the first couple of days, my adult girl was irritated and jealous, but then became very comfortable and even affectionate toward the kitten, bathing her, playing and sleeping w/ her. However, in the last two weeks, boy have things changed! My adult girl has no tolerance for the kitten anymore. None! If the kitten approaches to play, she gets attacked and hissed at. If the kitten is sleeping on the bed, my adult will pounce on her violently and lay down in her place. She bites, strikes, hisses and growls at the kitten constantly and I don't know what to do. I give her tons of attention as well as the kitten. Any suggestions?
2007-03-20 06:10:49 · 7 answers · asked by panthrchic 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
They are both female.
2007-03-20 06:21:52 · update #1
As long as she isn't hurting the kitten, I wouldn't worry about it. My cats go at each other all the time. But, it's not anything too mean, more or less, one playing, and the other being irritated.
2007-03-20 06:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by Individual Thought 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since the older cat feels like the kitten is replacing her, she 's acting dominant toward the kitten, letting the kitten know "This is MY house, MY human, water dish, sleeping area, etc. try 2 always give HER attention first in everything--first fed, first played with, etc. siamese cats r real possesive about their humans. the adult female is a little more agressive than an intact female cuz she's spayed. for the kitten's sake u can't feed or give them attention at the same time. big girl has 2 have first dibs at EVERYTHING. or she'll get increasingly resentfull at the kitten.
2007-03-20 06:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not you, it's her. You gave the kitten a few weeks to get comfortable and start leaving her mark. Female adults hate kittens more than male adults. When you first brang kitten home, alpha female, was still the alpha... but when kitten got comfortable and started scratching and rubbing on things leaving her scent, alpha female, got angry. I've been through it, you have to keep them seperate when you're not around for quite a while. If you give them individual space where they can leave their own scents, this helps. It makes them feel like they have their own space, but don't let one intrude on the other's. Keep kitty boxes in seperate places, don't even think about sharing, not now. Bring them out to neutral ground, only when you are supervising.
2007-03-20 07:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound a little crazy but try asking your older cat to look out for the younger one. They do understand. They are determining hierarchy of the house right now. Make sure you make it known to your older cat and the baby who is the head of the house. (your older cat) Serve meals to the older one first ect. This should put an end to the territory issues. You have to show the younger one there is no reason to fight for dominance because she will not receive your blessing as dominant of the household.
Good luck,
Jen
2007-03-20 08:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats are very territorial. Your older cat is letting the little one know she is the boss. It is completely normal and for the most part they need to work this out on their own. If the older cat is getting "yelled" at she will more than likely resent the little one more. As long as it doesn't get too intense try to let them work it out on their own. Some of it even though it sounds horrible is normal play for them. Make sure you have at least one litter box per cat or there could be trouble there too.
2007-03-20 06:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by damommyxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your kitten is about 4 months old? she could be going through some hormonal changes.
female cats tend to be much more territorial with each other, especially as they become sexually mature. it's possible that your older cat is sensing the little ones emerging sex hormones and doesn't like it. you may see some improvement when you get the little one spayed.
or the older one might just be going through a phase. i've seen both, but i'm guessing it's probably the hormones.
2007-03-20 06:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by amoriha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older cat is just jealous of the kittens getting attention.It will change again with patience.Just make sure the older cat gets the same attention she is used to.She is also letting the kitten know what her order is.This is normal.
2007-03-20 06:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋