Well, its kind of strange, actually. At the start of every new year, a lost or stray animal shows up at my house. Dogs, cats, everything. This year it was a kitten. The first night he came, he had to be brought inside because he wouldn't stop yowling. He is so cute, though. Anyway, the problem is that my other cat is very territorial and agressive around male cats, (which is what the kitten is) and I know they won't get along AT ALL. I am sure there will be horrid fights. And it will be hard to keep them from meeting because my other cat comes in and out all day. How do I go about introducing them?
2007-12-31 08:43:01 · 5 answers · asked by I Think the Planet Needs a Hug 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
We will keep him if the cats get along and if there appears to be no owner.He is SO CUTE!!! Also, he seems like an older kitten. I is this to old for milk?
2007-12-31 08:59:35 · update #1
My other cat sleeps in the garage because he seems to like it in there the best. The thing is, the only place for the kitten would be the garage because my bro is allergic. We bring them inside often, though. So.....How will they share the same room?
2007-12-31 09:04:50 · update #2
Cats WILL work it out. It might take MONTHS, but they will learn to accept each other.
Keep the kitten in his own room for awhile -- even weeks. Set him up with food, water, litter box, scratching post, bed and toys. Visit him often and play with him.
This will keep him safe and yet allow the cats to 'meet' each other under the door.
After a couple of weeks, try bringing the kitten out but keep a CLOSE eye on your cat. Perhaps keep a broom handy to separate them if a fight breaks out. Let them meet for longer and longer times.
Both cats really do need to be neutered and they need shots too. Be careful of fleas and worms -- it would be a good idea to bring the kitten to the vet for a check up.
But be assured, eventually the cats WILL get along -- or at least learn to tolerate each other!
Good for you, saving a stray!
2007-12-31 08:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by luvrats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start slowly, like by putting them into two seprate rooms that are not soundproof, or maybe each on a different side of a glass door. Give your cat lots of attention so he can understand that you love him just as much as you do with your kitten. Maybe if you think they will just fight to much, you should probably give the kitten to an animal shelter or a friend to take care of. You do very good things for stray animals and there should be more ppl like you in the world. best of wishes.
2007-12-31 16:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if your cat is neutered that the maleness of the new kitten is disturbing him at all.
Don't set yourself up for failure. Talk to the older cat and try to enlist his sympathies regarding the kitten's needing protection and safe home. You might think that's stupid and it WILL help a great deal. Intention really goes a long way in helping cats adjust to things.
You might go to http://www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Cat to Cat Introductions" for some tips on how to go about it.
2007-12-31 16:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the aggressive cat spayed? If not Spaing or neutering makes a big difference. I had a wild unnuetered cat and he ran away. So we got another cat. The same breed and color and this one was nuetered and he was not aggersive.
2007-12-31 16:49:29 · answer #4 · answered by kittyluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this site
2007-12-31 16:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy2073 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋