I have a new 6 week old baby, Lexi. I also have 3 grown cats from 2 years to 5 years old. All are fixed but the baby. Anyway, 2 of my cats hiss at the kitten everytime she goes near them. The last one, Cornbread (he's my avatar) is an absolute sweetheart and has taken to Lexi and plays with her and washes her and calls her to him when the others hiss. What makes some cats so good natured? They were all raised the same way by me from kittens.
2007-05-25 05:55:12 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cornbread sounds like a real sweetie, and has definitely taken Lexi under his wing (so to speak). Cats can be territorial, and it may just take them a while to adjust to a new pet (they don't like changes). Lexi's playfulness may also be annoying to them. Make sure you still pay lots of attention to the other cats, so they see that Lexi is no threat to their relationship with you. They'll come around eventually, but they may never be "friends" with Lexi.
2007-05-25 06:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's just a cat for you. You never know what they might do. II'd say the older ones hissing is an attempt to get the baby to "get out of their space". Thankfully the one cat takes care of her and when the other two realize she's staying they should calm down. Don't be surprised if they never bond with her...they will tolerate her but will make sure she knows they are the "top cats" in the house. Keep an eye on them in case they try to fight with her. If they show aggression towards her when you have to leave the house put the baby and the caregiver cat in a separate room and close the door.
2007-05-25 06:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Grammy Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invading their territory, thats what! cats are not considered domesticated, they are feral, which means they are not completely tamed, like dogs are, so cats revert back to their wild, instinctual nature when a new cat shows up. however, even wild cats have been known to adopt other kittens, or cubs, from time to time! i actually saw a show on animal planet, where a female LION adopted a baby GAZELLE, didnt eat it, but took care of it for a week or so, till a big, bad male lion came along, and HE ate it! this same lioness was seen to have done the same thing SIX more times in one year! what a trip, huh?
2007-05-25 07:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Berkly M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi babe,
Some older cats resent us Kittens being introduced on to their turf.
Once the pecking order has been sorted out it should be fine.
Give them time to adjust to a new housemate.
The same goes for humans, put a new young blonde secretary in a typing pool with older ladies and the furr will fly for a while.
Meeeeeooowwwww.
xxx
2007-05-25 06:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 01:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents cats do that with my kitten. I am pretty sure that the older cats are just used to having the place all to themselves and this new kitten is in their territory. They are just telling the kitten they were there first and they are dominant.
2007-05-25 06:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention if the older cats are male or female. Female cats can sometimes take a little longer to socialize especially if they are a little older. The cat is young and they will adjust.
2007-05-25 06:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Devin's mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its their personality. give it sometime they might just keep their distance and not get a long but they will stop hissing after about a week when they notice the kitten isn't going away.
2007-05-25 06:01:28 · answer #8 · answered by crazy_cat_lady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to introduce a kitten to my cat next week, so im rather interested too. Im hoping she will accept her!
2007-05-25 06:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is because they are cats. However, cats like people, have their own personalities. Try to encourage "togetherness".
2007-05-25 06:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋