When can I leave the door open?

Question

I have 10 month old cat, and a 9 week old kitten. They have gotten to know each other, and they play all the time....(Sometimes a little too rough) so I keep the kitten in the bedroom with the door closed, separated from the older cat. The kitten just started exploring the rest of the house, and the cat seems fine with it. When will it be safe to let them hang together overnight?

Answer 1

I have three ten week old foster kittens and a 2 year old cat (also a 7 year old cat).  The 2 year old tolerates the kittens and loves to play with them.  Cats will not hurt each other- they'll just hiss and bat if they get upset.  If the 10 month old sees the 9 week old kitten, it will not view it as a threat.  

I say, let the kitten explore the rest of the house with the older cat around for a few days.  Then, watch the two play.  Is the younger kitten on top or on the bottom when they wrestle?  Is there a lot of hissing?  Does the younger kitten appear scared?  

A kitten should be on top when wrestling with an older cat. Sometimes they will switch, but only occasionally.  

There should be none or one to two hisses in a fight.  One to two means let them try to work it out, numerous hissing means break it up.  

If the younger kitten appears to be really frightened while wrestling, break it up.  There is a difference between being frightened and being submissive, though.  Submissive cats will lean back or to their side if they are being threatened.  They will not bare their teeth.  Sometimes their ears may go back.  Frightened cats may yowl, hiss, purr excessively (nervous), or/and put their ears all the way back to their head.  I would give it a week if the younger kitten is frightened, their is a lot of hissing and if the kitten is on the bottom all the time while wrestling.  

You could also try letting the kitten stay out until you are ready to go to sleep.  It would be getting closer to all night.  Then, try leaving them in the house together for a while- even a little bit without you.  After that, try an overnight.  If it doesn't go well, wait a while, slowly introducing the cats again.  It will take time, but eventually they'll love each other!!!

Good luck!!!

Answer 2

All animals play rough, it is their nature, so I think you should just leave them together.

Or if you are concerned you can only let them play under your supervision, and when they start to get to rough separate them

But I think they should be fine.

Answer 3

Oh, It should be fine! The kitten needs to know that the other cat is dominant and the other cat most likely won't murder the baby! If they seem fine, go ahead and do it.

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Answer 4

Do it a little at a time. Try one hour then 2 and so on and so on. I am sure they will be fine together.They know that u love both of them and each is a part of the family. they adjust well..

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Answer 5

Well i'm not an expert but just try leaving them together, maybe the older feels as if the baby's winning your love so try to play with both of them, and your best bet is to let them play i've had cats,dogs,fish and the four leggers were always rough they just playing around let them have fun but if you notice it gets serious then pull them away. well i'ma wish you luck and take care.

Answer 6

No, unless they are fully socialized with eachother do not leave the door open or try to pretend to leave your house and put  up a video camera so you can see whats going on.