We have a close to a year old cat, and are moving into our first home out of an apartment.
I've been looking at local animal rescue sites, and we're also thinking of adopting another cat, similar age.
Too much stress at one time on our current furbaby?
I don't want to overload her with too many new things at once.
2007-06-28 13:45:37 · 10 answers · asked by xrianya 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would wait a few weeks until your little one is well settled in her new home and then look for a friend for her.
Thank you for chosing to adopt.
2007-06-28 13:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do decide to take this kitten make the introduction to the existing cats SLOWLY. This is the biggest mistake a lot of owners make - to just plunk a new cat down on the floor and expect the existing animals to accept it. Being in a new home is overwhelming and can be quite scary for most cats - especially kittens. So let him get slowly used to one room and THEN once he seems commfortable let him see the rest of your home and the existing cats. Put the new kitten in a room with its own food, water and litter box - a bedroom or bathroom would be best. Keep the new cat completely separated from the existing cat for at least a few days. Put an old tshirt with the new kitten to get its scent on it, then give this shirt to the existing cats and then back again. This way they'll get used to eachother's scent. Do be sure to have this new kitten checked out at a vet before you allow it ANY interaction with your pets. If the kitten hasn't already been tested for Feline Leukemia - a deadly and incurable disease - this is a MUST as FeLv is contagious among cats. I've found the easiest way to get existing cats to accept a newcomer is shared playtime. Toys such as "Da Bird" - a cluster of feathers on a string attached to a pole - are great to wave around for all three of them to chase. And make sure you continue to lavish as much love and attention on the existing cats as you do the newcomer.
2016-05-22 01:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its okay, too much stress on 1 cat isnt really possibly, but if you do get a cat, then the 1st one will play witjh it. I would also suggest getting a baby so the bigger cat will help him out more.
2007-06-28 14:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by sunset_surfer2956 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belive tht haveing another cat in the house would make the cat feel that it didn't have to face this alone.It would release stress more than cause it.A cat its age would help it greatly.
2007-06-28 14:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Protect 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea..I've been there i haven't moved but we have had this cat since it was born like i watched it be born and now it is 2 yrs old and we got a cat a couple of months ago and they are both boys and they try to claim their territory and they pee!! It was soo grose!!! and the litter box load is alot more!!
2007-06-28 13:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by LadyJaguars16 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would get one as soon as I moved before teh new cat can get very territorial of the new home I have found it weasier to get tehm that way.
Good Luck
2007-06-28 14:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to give your cat a chance to get used to the new place, at least a month.
2007-06-28 13:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by quillologist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt do it untill about 1month after the move
this gives your cat a chance to settle down and get use to things
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thanks for choosing an animal rescue!!!!!!!!
2007-06-28 14:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by insanity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.If your near a place called Keene try their Humane Society
2.Put your cat in a box/cage in the front of car
3.It will cry but it's just scared so put you finger in the holes and calm it down
4.This should help you
2007-06-28 13:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Deborah J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, let kitty get used to her new surroundings, and be comfortable - the get another kitty.
2007-06-28 14:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋