Introducing a new kitten to an older cat

Question

I've had a new kitten, Lily, in our place for two weeks. My older cat Mika, who is 2 years old, is still hissing at the kitten. I followed the guidelines that everyone suggested on here. They are in separate rooms. When I let them meet face to face, I have to hold Lily because she is so full of energy and Mika still hisses at her. I'm not sure if it's safe to let them meet face to face without me holding the kitten. Mika can be aggressive so I'm worried the kitten may get hurt. Should I just wait a bit longer before doing that?

Answer 1

Surprisingly, I was told by a vet that MALE cats actually accept new cats/kittens in to the house more easily than females.  So this could be part of your problem.  (I am assuming that Mika is female).

I have just introduced two new cats into my house.  You need to let them just be together.

Make sure that you keep giving Mika lots of affection otherwise she will get jealous.

It is completely normal for the cats to fight.  It is their way of sorting out who is in charge.  They have been together for two weeks now under your supervision and the only way you are going to resolve this is to let them fight it out.

Generally, unless your cat is normally aggressive, an older cat will not hurt a kitten seriously.  It will just be a lot of hissing, growling and batting each other with paws.  It sounds a lot worse than it is!

Just let them go, but keep your eye on them to make sure it doesn't get seriously out of hand and I'm sure they will be fine by next week.

Answer 2

Ive had a siamese cat ( 2 yrs old also and VERY unsociable) who I had introduced a baby kitten to. ( FYI if my cat even SMELLS another cat on me, she gets mad) You have to let her get used to the kitten. Let them out together but dont stick them together, if ever they should see eachother face-to-face, she'll growl and hiss but eventually she'll get used to the new cat.

Im speaking thru experience.

Your ally right now is time.

Answer 3

yes. sometimes it takes a year untill they get used to each other.

Answer 4

Wait for the cat to gain a few pounds before facing it to little miss Mika because they will fight,that's pretty much granted and once they do the kitten has got to be able to stand of for itself.The fight wont really be harsh its more of a dominance thing and it would be safer if the kitten was at least the size of a shampoo bottle =p

Answer 5

I have introduced alot of kittens to my older cats and sometimes it takes longer for them to be friends it was a one cat home untill the baby came in and she just has her nose out of joint she will get over it let them meet nose to nose she will put the little one in her place and they will become friends when you hold the baby it makes her upset because you are showing favoritism to the baby and she will continue to hiss. Good luck

Answer 6

You're doing more harm than good by keeping them apart.  Just let them  both wander freely so they can get used to each other.  They will in due course.

Answer 7

when making them meet hold mika not lily and then see what's gonna happen

Answer 8

The same thing happened with my cats. Put both cats in a small room like a bathroom, but only if you are also in the room. Mika will still probably hiss, but she just needs to get used to Lily. Put food, water, there kitty litter, and toys in the room so that your cats can do the things that they would normally do. Give it some time and each day keep putting both cats in the room. Mika might also be jelous that there is a new cat in the house. Eventually, they should get used to each other. If not after a couple of months, just ask your vet. Good luck!

Answer 9

Try to keep them away for a little longer. If then you give them time WHILE U MONITOR THEM  to sniff each other it may help.