We have a fixed male cat and would like to take in a young female cat. Is there a good chance theyll get along

Question

Our male cat was a stray, about six years old, we took in about two years ago. He's not very aggressive. The female cat has not been spayed, but seems to have been dropped off because of how quickly she wanted to be petted. Is there a different combination of gender, etc., that works better together?

Answer 1

That's a hard question to answer because it really depends on the personality of the cats...a sweet cat can turn into a lion if they don't like another cat that's brought into the household.

You'll have to introduce them very slowly and having her spayed should help things a long a little as well.

We have four cats, three females and a male.
Two of the females are sisters so they get along great most of them time, but they do have their spats...as most sister do..LOL
The third female was a rescue and it took a month of so, but she was excepted into the family.

When we brought in the male in was like World War three...the sisters hated the sight of him, at first the other female did as well.

It's been four months now, the Sisters put up with him...though they're aren't and probably never will be best friends...but the other female plays with him all the time.

So like I said, it's hard to give you an answer one way or the other because you never know until the cats are together.

Answer 2

Male and female cats get along fine together, with a little patience during the adjustment period. The best thing to do would be to keep them in separate rooms most of the time at first, allowing them to sniff each other at a safe distance or under the door. When you put them in the same room together, if you're afraid there might be a fight, keep a spritzer water bottle nearby just in case you have to break them up. But even if they fight at first, don't worry, they'll be the best of friends in time if you have patience, I guarantee it!

One of the best ways to get two cats together is for their humans to play with them, preferably with a toy made of something tied to a string. Keep the toy up in the air over their heads, playing with one cat, then the other cat. This gives them the chance to watch each other at play -- that's a great icebreaker. If your resident cat seems insecure, be sure to give him extra love. And be sure to take the new cat to the vets for her "hysterectomy" as soon as possible, as you already know.

And bless you for being a beautiful soul and taking in another stray.

Answer 3

Oh no... always a passive male will get along with a female... it may take a few weeks but in time they become the best of companions, and I am speaking from experience. We found a stray female, and within two weeks the two became inseperable... and remain that way today... If you give it time I am positive you will see the same outcome..

Answer 4

I would suggest that they will most likely get along. You should however fix the female cat because there is a 25% failure rate in fixed males.

Depends really also on how old the male cat is.

Answer 5

When we introduced our second cat...then a kitten to our older cat, she took a good week to warm up to her. At first she hid and wouldn't come out, then she came around but totally avoided her, then she started running up to her and swatting her, then before long they were fine together. One of them will assert themselves as 'the boss'. Our older cat 'takes down' our younger one every once in a while just to reminder that shes not all that. lol

I would suggest getting your female fixed as soon as possible. Not only will you not have to deal with the issues that come along with a unspayed cat, but there are less chances of her being aggressive and wanting to stray.

Answer 6

My females get along better with my males. All mine are fixed but the females don't have much to do with each other. My two males get along great too. Introduce them and see how they get along. Probably at first they won't take to each other but when each sees the other is no threat, they'll start to pal around. Good for you for giving her a home. ♥

Answer 7

Cats are sexually attracted with the help of scent. A male is familiar with while a woman is in warmth with the help of the fragrance she positioned out. Now that your lady is in a position to furnish she is possibly giving off an eye-catching scent ensuing interior the assaults. and that i agree, that's probable a good option to maintain the male far off from the kittens till you have genuine presented them as you will possibly any new member of the kinfolk!

Answer 8

They will get along eventually. It is usually two females or males that have the hardest time getting along.

Answer 9

Despite their reputation for being aloof and solitary, female cats are 'pack' animals. The article below is from the 'net, I edited it to show only the relevant facts ...
The whole article is here:
http://www.paws.org/cas/resources/fact_sheets_cats/newcat.php

*Introducing Your New Cat To Your Other Pets*
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.
*When To Get Help*
If introductions don't go smoothly, seek professional help immediately. Animals can be severely injured in fights, and the longer the problem continues, the harder it can be to resolve. Conflicts between pets in the same family can often be resolved with professional help. Punishment won't work, though, and could make things worse.