My partner and I have a 5 month old male kitten and have just found out that his mother has had another litter. We have been offered one of her new kittens and are undecided as to whether this would be a good idea. Our kitten would be 7 months old and neutered by the time we got the new one.
I would like to have another kitten/cat at some stage but was not expecting to be faced with the decision yet! I am wondering whether it would be best to introduce a new kitten whilst the one I already have is still young and whether they are more likely to get on than if we wait until he is older?
We also have an adult cat who we adopted when she was approximately 18 months old. She absolutely hated the kitten and has not yet come to terms with him. Do you think having another kitten would double this problem for her or do you think if we have one kitten she hates it would not make a difference to have two?
Any advice? I would hate to upset my cat further or upset my kitten as well!
2007-09-06 01:13:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Get a puppy instead of a kitten. That is what i'm doing an apparantly its a really good idea.
2007-09-06 01:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the question that many cat owners face!
While it is best to introduce the 'new cat' with the 'old cat' while they're still young- many people do the opposite and are just fine. It seems like your older cat is holding a grudge against you, and I'm sure gives you the look: "What is THAT?"
I have no doubt that she is upset; but in time, she'll be fine. She may never learn to love the kitten, but she will get through it just fine.
The one thing you must consider- is, can you afford another cat? Another cat is another mouth to feed, another trip to the vet (Which can easily get to over $1000) and each cat every year needs shots, needs checkups, and can easily be born with a birth defect or series of medical problems along the way. For instance, my cat gets urinary track infections almost once a year. He just has that problem with him, and it is very expensive. Lot's of trips at 3 in the morning to a vets office 30 miles away. You get the picture.
So consider that part, too!
However, any kitten is a blessing and brings joy to any home! Just think wisley- a cat is a permanent member of your house. It is unfair to get rid of them if they show signs of medical illness. Well, good luck! I hope everything goes okay!
2007-09-06 01:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner the better if you want another kitten. If you wait too long, the first and second cat will have even a harder time to adjust, especially if those two have bonded by then.
You will have to go through it all over again!
Don't wait any longer to get your kitten neutered either, at 5 months he is ready and that may help your other cat adjust to him also.
2007-09-06 01:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kitten will get along with teh new one more easily when he is still a kitten himself, which is now.
The adult cat will probably be miserable if she finds out you are bringing another kitten at home, unless she particularly loves this new kitten, which is unlikely.
2007-09-06 01:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that eventually cats come to an agreement about who is the cat boss. When it come to getting another cat you have to ask your self, will I regret it if I don't? Will I wonder what happened to the baby I didn't take? If you do feel like this , get the baby . If you don't then don't get it. All babies deserve the chance to be wanted.
2007-09-06 08:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Judy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well get it.
2007-09-06 01:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋