We have a 1 and a half year old male cat who is neutered that we just adore. Lately we have come to find a small kitten around our neighborhood who we know doesnt have a home. It is a male. Will this work??
2007-10-02 01:51:33 · 17 answers · asked by lolasmommy 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you have both of them neutered, it should work just fine. :)
Heck, I have FOUR neutered male housecats, and two small male dogs, and everyone gets along great. Just get the kitten a vet check (you don't want to bring any diseases or parasites into your home, and he'll need to be neutered ASAP) and get a crate of some sort. It is really bad to just dump a cat into the room with an existing cat and expect everything to work.
There is generally lots of hissing and growling for the first few days-couple weeks, depending on if either cat is socialized around other cats or not. It doesn't mean that it isn't going to work, or that they don't 'like' each other, they are just establishing hierarchy. It is perfectly normal and they will settle in with a little patience.
What I generally do is get an exceptionally large crate or a small room sanctioned off, set it up with a litter pan, food, water, a bed, and toys, and bring the kitten in there. Try to have it somewhere that the cats can see and smell each other but not actually be able to hurt the other.
As soon as the hissing and growling stops, hold the kitten in your lap and let the older cat smell him. Keep him there for a minute or two than put the kitten back in the crate. Continue doing this until both cats seems to adjust, and then you can let them out together. Supervision is REALLY important, just in case. I'd put the kitten back in the crate when you leave the room until you are confident they are both used to one another.
It does take patience, but it works. :) .
Good luck, I hope this helps!
2007-10-02 02:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two male cats can get along just fine. If you take in the kitten, I would put him in a seperate room for a couple of days. Only take him out when you are home. If you see that when the cats are play fighting it gets a little too rough then seperate them again. Also get the kitten fixed right away. I have 2 male cats right now and they get along great. They play fight A LOT. Hope this helps.
2007-10-02 04:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your male cat is still considered young. It shouldn't be a problem. Basically, you should bring the kitten to the vet for a check up. This is done to diagnose any problems such as fleas, ear mites. The vet would most probably give the kitten a dose for deworming as its been out and is a "stray". It is best to keep both pets apart for 2 weeks and introduce them gradually. Of course there will be the hissing and growling and sulking. Be prepared for that. I believe after the initial period of hissing and growling, they will still be weary of each others presence.Let them sort this out themselves but keep an eye on them. Once the kitten starts spraying, it's best to get it neutered. Don't be suprised that you find them together, playing and cuddling to sleep together! I'm having a ball of a time myself! I just took in a kitten(nikki)nand she's doing well with my other two male cats (Timothy & Abang). Good luck with yours and have fun with them!! Cheers!!
2007-10-02 02:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by P-Plate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly, your cat would do better with a female kitten, but if you prefer male cats (I do) then get the kitten you like. Don't put them in the same room at first. Give the new kitten (male or female) a "safe room" and let the 2 cats sniff each other under the door for a few days, so they can get used to each others smell. Does your cat like other cats at all? If not, you may want to rethink the whole thing, or you'll have one cat that lives under the bed.
2016-05-19 00:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not work at first,and your cat may be jealous and hiss at him, but the kitten needs a home and that's the most important thing. Gradually introduce the new kitten to your cat just like you would introduce children to each other. Get the kitten neutered as soon as you are able, and it will calm him down and both will eventually settle down and get used to each other.
2007-10-02 03:20:11 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine. My mom has two male cats that live together just fine.
Since the male is neutered, it actually might play mother to the kitten. I've seen that happen.
2007-10-02 02:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Missy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It actually all depends on the cats desicion of likeness. It might think that this new kitten is invading his family and space, yet, he could like it. What you should do is, pick this little kitten bring him inside a litte everyday for about a week and give him mabye warm milk, or food, along with with your other cat (so he knows you are treating them both equally), also, so that he knows this new cat is part of the family, than he might start to like him. After the week is over, see how it goes, and you may keep him. ;]
2007-10-02 03:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that two males do the best together because they are less territorial than females, so you should be fine! Just make sure you get the kitten to a vet before bringing him into your home or you could expose your current cat to Feline Leukemia.
2007-10-02 02:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by sunydays15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, no problem, as long as they are both neutered. expect big fights and hissing for at least a month. keep the kitten apart for a week and introduce it gradually. They will become good pals. 2 males is better than 2 females, actually.
2007-10-02 01:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can work yes, like others say if you have them done. i have two young male cats, they havent been done yet. they do fight a little but its mostly playing, they dont spray or sctrach too much either, only problem just lately the more mature kitten has been trying to mount the other, which is quite scary for the smaller one. so get the new one nuetered as soon as possible.
2007-10-02 03:42:42 · answer #10 · answered by Morky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋