I have had a male kitty for about 2 months now, & he's probably about 3 1/2 to 4 months old. I adopted another last weekend, & she's about 2 months. I've had to keep them in separate rooms, of course. I know it's only been a week & it takes time, but the male kitty is still trying to pounce her & bite her neck. Although he's never hissed at her, I can't tell if he's being dominant aggressive or playing too rough. So, I've been monitoring their actions like crazy, just to make sure she doesn't get hurt, & then I have to put him in another room when it gets too rough. Otherwise, she just wants to play with him, & all he wants to do is bite! Do I just keep doing what I'm doing until he "gets over it" & chills out? He also has this whiny meow when I separate them for a few minutes. I was supposed to get him neutered this weekend, but I forgot to NOT feed him, so I have to wait. PLEASE don't tell me to do the obvious, I'm well aware. Will neutering affect his behavior? Thanks!
2007-07-14 08:09:11 · 20 answers · asked by curiousgirl 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Neutering will change his behavior, it will make less aggressive and will probably help in this situation. It sounds like they like each other. Maybe you should just let them play and if the femal kitten shows any signs of wanting to stop then seperate them. Getting them both declawed may help also.
2007-07-14 08:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Right 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went through the same thing about a year ago,what i was told by the Vet was to put one in a kennel and let the other out for about an hour each DO NOT SEPARATE THEM they have to get to know each other smell they may hiss at each other for about a week then you have to let them out you hold one and some one hold the other and see if they will try to play,you have to do this for about a week it takes a little time but they will get along and don't think they wont fight because they will but they wont hurt each other.
2007-07-22 12:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if you know your stuff, and please do not have them declawed. Can I suggest something very weird? I (and others) have tried this, and it works. Cats produce pheromones in their cheeks, which is why they rub the side of their face against your hand when they greet you. This releases pheromones and marks objects as familiar and friendly to them. Rub your fingers around the new kitty's lips, and then rub your fingers around the older kitty's lips, this transfers those pheromones. I know it sounds crazy, but it might be worth a try. He does sound a little horny, too, male cats will bite females at the nape of the neck to "hold on" while mating. Good luck.
2007-07-21 23:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neutering him will probably help. He wont be driven to dominate everything that enters your home lol. I was not aware that I was supposed to keep my cats seperated when they first met, it was pretty funny. I have 2 females. One is almost 4 years old and the other is 8months old. When i got the younger one I just sat her down infront of the other and she sniffed her bopped her with her paw and walked away. It was kinda like her saying "i'm the queen and you will follow me" i've never had a male cat so i'm not sure about his behavior exactly.
the person who just posted suggested declawing. PLEASE dont do this. It inhumane. Its like chopping off the first knuckle on your finger. if clawing is a problem there is a product called softpaws i'll include the link.
2007-07-14 15:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by hatchetgirlie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will. He most likely is starting to "feel his oats" and the younger one is obviously not that mature yet. He was also the first cat there so there may be some dominance and territory issues. Once they are both fixed and used to each other they should be fine. Considering they are both still fairly young is a good thing. Also being of opposite sexes is good. It sounds like you are trying hard to do the right thing and will continue to do the right thing.
2007-07-21 20:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by mchlw43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably a bit horny and that's why he's biting her neck and acting weird. Neutering might help his behavior. Maybe maybe not. Each cat is different. It's helped ours. I'm sure they'll eventually get along. Some cats just take a while.
2007-07-14 16:21:35 · answer #6 · answered by Malia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kittens will get along fine, he is displaying his dominance, playing and also practicing mating behaviour, all normal. After my male was neutered, he continued this behaviour, your cat may or may not continue this, but don't worry, this is a daily occurance in my house and never have I seen injuries, just briused egos at being beaten in the wrestling match, and sometimes the winner gets a furrball.
2007-07-21 12:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned from the vet to star each one on oppisite sides of the room and slowly bring them together. I did the same thing only I had a little 13 week old kitten and two dogs now they both get along now because we slowly did it it took us 2 weeks to do it but they finaly did.
2007-07-22 13:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by mebabydog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they came down after they're fixed. Now, please tell me you got the little girl checked out before putting them together. Because, she could have illnesses and can transfer them to your little boy kitty. Wasn't sure if you knew that. And I would let them play together more. As long as he's not ripping her ear off your fine. And b/c you keep separating them, he's probably more rough and playful with her b/c he hasn't gotten sick of her as his "new play toy" yet.
2007-07-19 00:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by Krisie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just playing. Cats play rough. He is also showing her he is the dominant cat in the house. If you keep putting him away when they plat, he may act up more later. Just let them go at it. It sounds like a bit of sexual play, which is normal.
2007-07-14 15:20:34 · answer #10 · answered by magix151 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋