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Question

i have a 10 yr old female cat that lives w us in the house and shes very friendly with people. We also take care of several feril cats outside, and when my indoor cat sees them she'll hiss. Theres one kitten outside (a orange toby) whos very shy and has trouble eating and socializing with his sibilings. Were thinking about taking him inside, but we dont know how our indoor cat would react. Anyone have any advice or similiar experiences

Answer 1

This may be a little long but here goes:

Get the &quot;Orange Tabby&quot; and take it to a vet and have it checked for mites, fleas, and such.  Put the OT in a cat carrier.  Be sure the OT cannot get out.  Bring the cat carrier inside where the 10yr old can sniff and check out this new cat.  Let this go on for about 5-7 days.  Then let the two see each other.

There may be some hissing and rough play but things should settle down.

Oh yeah, do the OT a favor and have it spayed or neutered.  

2nd Oh yeah.  The OT is &quot;...shy and has trouble eating and socializing with his sibilings.&quot; because it is probably the runt of the litter.

  All The Best.

Answer 2

first off if you do decide to do this....make sure the kitten is up to date on their shots and tested for FIV. Then keep the kitten away from your cat for about a week or two in a cat cage to see if any new symptoms arises. You don&#039;t want any viruses that the kitten could potentually have and spread them to your cat. Plus, by having this kitten in another room (away from your cat), your cat can get used to smelling this kitten. So, when you get ready to introduce the two cats, it won&#039;t be so hard on your cat but remember....the kitten is still ferral so it might take time for it to come around...if it ever does.

Answer 3

I have an 8 yr old cat and I recently took in a stray that was found in the motor of someone&#039;s car!  She has always been an &quot;only cat&quot; and isn&#039;t thrilled with the new addition but things are going well.  For the most part she just ignores her because the kitten is interrested in playing and she doesn&#039;t have time for all of that.  Sometimes, she even lets her lay beside her and gives her a l**k or two to the head.  I think you will be fine. Give the little kitty a home, your cat will adjust.  I know you already know this, but I have to say it... just make sure to vaccinate it first. you wouldn&#039;t want it bringing in some disease to your older cat.

Answer 4

Your female cat appears to be very territorial. If you do take in the cat, make sure you have the two of them separated.