I just got a new kitten nemed Shadow. I already had an older kitten nemed Pepper. Shadow is 10 weeks, Pepper is 10 months. Pepper does NOT get along with Shadow at all. Pepper won't even let us near her. How do I get Pepper to like us, and Shadow?
2007-04-28 04:58:10 · 9 answers · asked by bullyvssocks 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I can't give Pepper any extra attention because every time I get close to hor, she hisses and swipes hoe claws at me. She already scratched my brother.
2007-04-28 05:19:50 · update #1
Here's a nice article that I think would help you:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/aggression.html
2007-04-28 06:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you just got Shadow, you probably should have isolated her in a room by herself for at least a week so that she could get used to you and the new house. Then, after a week of isolation, introduction to Pepper and the house while still putting her back into her special room at night so she feels safe like she has a sanctuary. Keep doing this for another week. These day-long excursions for the new kitten will also help Pepper get used to the idea of the new kitten. After two weeks, I'd say it's sufficient for the new kitten to live full time anywhere in the house she wishes. Pepper, as said below, is very probably jealous and getting accustomed to having a new animal in her territory. Also, if she is unspayed, she may be more territorial and you should consider altering her. Other than that, I say give it some time and let Pepper know you still love her. Treats are a great way to buy favor! Congrats on your new kitten!
2007-04-28 12:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by Zarango 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pepper is probably just a little jealous since u have a new kitten. eventually she will get over it and like Shadow but that may not happen for a couple weeks. that happened to me when i brought home a new cat. just make sure that u give Pepper the most attention and let her know that no other cat can ever replace her.
2007-04-28 12:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by klk17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem. Though my older cat was much much older. When we got my kitty, Sammy Jo who was like 5 months old, and our older cat who was like 6-7 at the time.
To this day they fight.
Honestly, there is no answer. It depends on your cats. If they want to get along, they will.
In books they say, about 2 weeks. Well we've almost had our kitten for 2 years, and they still hate eachother.
Sometimes I wonder if they're putting on an act.
More then likely, the kitten will become more dominant with you're older'ish cat.
So sorry.
2007-04-28 12:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a complement of past answers, while you have the new cat separately in another room you have to rub the new one with a clean sock and give it to your old cat and do the same with another clean sock rubbing your old cat and giving it to the new cat to help them recognize the other cat's smell.
You should change rooms once a day letting the new cat out and the old cat into the room you designed to newby . Close the door.
Once or twice a day put newby into the carrier and put it in the living room (with the cat inside) and play around the carrier, with both cats, or give them yummy food when they are near, your old cat will assume "nice" thing happens whit newby is around, .
You have to be patient with that, I did it for about a week and now my 2 cats love each other.
Don't force them to get along because they will finally accept each other but only in the way you accept a person you don't like and... poor cats, they have to share the same space forever.
2007-04-28 12:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first kitten is Snowy. He's about 7-8 months old when we adopted another stray kitten (Ginger).
Initially, when we first put them together, there was a lot of hissing and bit of fighting. So we quarantined Ginger into another room. ( Main aim is for Snowy to know Ginger's living in the same house although he doesnt get to see her). For the first week, Ginger lives in that room. Snowy is very curious about her existence and hangs outside the room constantly trying to sniff out her scent. At the same time, we constantly reassure Snowy that he's still very loved by us.
After the 3 days of hanging outside Ginger's room, we slowly introduce ginger to snowy. We'll bring ginger out of her room into the living room area and let them "check out" each other. Be prepared for a bit of hissing and separate them if you think they're gonna fight. End the session and put ginger back to her room immediately if they fight. Do this over the next few days... slowly, they should be able to get used to each other existence.
Initially, they'll be very wary of each other. Hissing is common.. After a week, Snowy has accepted Ginger as his little sister. They play a lot together now so when I'm not at home, they have each other to hang out with.
A very important thing you might wanna know is that, cats can be extremely jealous sometimes.. so you might wanna let Pepper know she's still loved by you. Cuddle her lots and reassure her that she's still got a place in your heart. Oh.. and try not to cuddle, hug, kiss Shadow infront of Pepper... not until she accepts Shadow in his home.
Hope this helps!
2007-04-28 12:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by JewelFong.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just leave the 2 of them alone and they will work out there own pecking order. The older cat is jealous and making sure the kitten knows who the boss is, just give them time.
2007-04-28 12:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should spend time with them. Sooner or later they will become friends. Cats need to get used to new cats or people because they don't trust them.
2007-04-28 12:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Twilight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't they have to get use to each other. but you better keep an eye on the younger kitten. because older cats can kill smaller ones.
2007-04-28 12:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by onthefarm 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋