Attn all cat lovers/owners?

Question

I have a one year old car that I have had since 5 weeks, yesterday I adopted another kitten 6 weeks, problem is. my older cat hates her shes been hissing at her and just being really mean, now she wont let me or my husband touch her, is this just a phase or will she always be like this for now on? What sould I do?

Answer 1

It took about 3 months to get my two cats to fully accept my new kitten. I started by introducing them slowly, let them all become familiar with each other's smells and had the kitten in the same room as the other two in a large pen so that they could see and hear him but not touch him. I did this for about a week (putting the kitten back into his own room each evening so that none of them got too stressed). Then I let them all into the same room but supervised in case a fight broke out. I pulled them apart if it got too heated but after a few encounters the adult cats started to calm down.

They all started to get used to each other but would occasionally take a swipe at the kitten or hiss at him. I just had to ride along with it, breaking up any encounters that got too angry and stressed.

Two things I found out during this:

1) My older cats were just worried they were being replaced. I had to convince them that the kitten wasn't taking their place, e.g. I made sure I fed them first and made lots of fuss of them.

2) My kitten got very stressed. Having used his litter tray fine when in isolation, he suddenly started going in all sorts of unusual places around the house (which was pretty unpleasant!). I had to help him get into some regular routines and makes lots of fuss of him too.

Basically, it might take longer than you'd hoped, but persevere and your cats will get there in the end.

Good luck :-)

Answer 2

The older cat usually gets used to the younger one.  I tried to adopt a second cat that needed a home. She was about 6 months old. My older cat was so stressed out. She was hiding in the cellar most of the days. It lasted 3 months. I felt so bad for the older one. Plus the younger one started to tease her when she did start coming around. I had to find a house with no other cats for the younger.

It is still only a day for you. Your kitten is still Little. I think your cat will be fine. Just try to give her a little more attention. Try to keep them separated most of the time. Introduce a few times a day a little longer each time. This should keep the stress level down.

she'll be fine

good luck!

Answer 3

You just adopted the new kitten,,,you have to give them time to get to know eachother

you should put littly kitty in a room seperate from your other cat,and give them a few days of just short interval interactions and then let little kitty into the house

when introducing something new into the home its always best to give them a private area where they can get used to the smell and noises and thus your not taking away the other pets home and your giving them time to adjust to the smells of a new pet as well.

She will adjust - just give her some time - it will  probably take a couple weeks

pamper her a little bit and let her know its ok - maybe get some catnip and break up the tense nature between the two

Answer 4

In nature an adult cat will chase kittens away as they do not want the mother cat to attack them. It's their way of saying, you don't belong to me, go back to your mother. The adult cat you have will probably realize in a couple of weeks that there is no mother for this kitten. I would never leave the kitten alone with the other cat until they are both comfortable with the new arrangement. I always use a cage when introducing a new kitten. A cage keeps the kitten safe from the older cat, it also protects the kitten from their usual curiosity (no electrical cords chewed on, etc).

Answer 5

Don't worry My 6 year old cat is the same way. my suggestion is to keep the kitten for 1 more week if your older cat still hates you and your husband and the kitten you may need to take the kitten back or give away.

Answer 6

Give it some time. They will slowly get use to each other. The older one is just letting the little one know who the boss is.  

Answer 7

Depends on the cat.  I have 3 cats and each time I brought one home the eldest would throw a fit for a week or two.  Now, they're inseparable.  They sleep curled up together, clean each other and play together nonstop.  

On the other hand, my aunt had to cats that fought tooth and nail their entire lives until one of them died of old age.

Answer 8

Hi, This usually happens when you introduce a new cat into your family.  It's a common occurrence.  You should separate them and let them get to know each other gradually. My 6yr. old hated my new kitten at first now they are the best buddies in the world but I have to say it was trying it was worth it.  Have patience and good luck with your new baby.

Answer 9

i previously had 3 cats all adult that had grown up together, they all didnt "like" eachother but they dont mind eachother

then my brother bought home a pregnant stray.

we kept her and she had 3 kittens we sold one but kept the other 2

now we have 6 cats( i know alot) and it took sometime but now they are all fine with eachother.

its like when you meet somone new.

u dont warm up to them quickly, and you sometimes get defensive because u dont want ur best friend taken from you. that sproblably wat the cats thinking

no need to worry its normal

Answer 10

try seperating they for about a week, but when you do make sure that you alternate the space you keep them in that way they both get used to the smell of the other cat. You have an alpha cat and you can tell by which one travels in the open the submissive is the one who will travel the perimeter of the room. watch for signs of this to keep an even keel.