Why do my cats hiss at my little kitty!?

Question

I rescued a 11 month old cat, and named her Lucky. Me and my girlfriend moved in together, and had recently heard that there were 2 cats at a shelter that was not going to keep them, by then I had had lucky for about 3 months. She did not take well to Onyx and Sebastian, but did not go near either. Eventually they are all friends and everything is great.

Now, a friend has called me and told me that there are 7 stray KITTENS that are only 6 weeks old. So he agreed to the 4 owners to take all 7. They are hard to catch, but I got one so far. He is in his own room, but when I bring him out to show my 3 currents the new baby, they get more mad than I have ever seen!

The big cat (really big) tried to take his head off about 5 minutes ago, and I want to know, what can I do to get the cats used to my new kitty!

There is going to be another when I can catch him.

I didn't have a HUGE cat when I first adopted, so I am getting super nervous as to Sebastians size compared to the little kitty, he could eat him, feasibly.

Anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

I have gone through the exact same situation, with my huge Oliver and my tiny Penny. WhenI found Penny, Oliver was furious. He attacked her and he also attacked me. I found out that at first I had to keep them apart for a week, until Oliver was less mad at me at least. then I let them see each other, but not get in contact. I also let them explore each other's room, but apart, just to get acwuainted with the smell. then gradually I let them smell each other. there was a lot of beating and biting. There has to be, because they must establish a hierarchy. But you must be there to save the kitty!! After a couple of weeks of this situation, I managed to let them be in the same room for like 10 minutes, when they were both calm, until they fought. ThenI separated them. Then bring them back together, ESPECIALLY AT FEEDING TIME, so that they associate food with the presence of the kitty. This whole process took about a month. I was getting disappointed, thinking that I would have to find a home for the little one. But then I saw them leaking each other at some point. Sure they fought a bit still, but they also started sleeping together. I didn't let them alone together for 2 more weeks, but when I was in the house they were together. I just needed to rescue the small one a few times. By that time, the small one was not so small any more, and anyway they had become madly in love with each other and good friends. So the bottom line is: it will take some time, you need to be careful, but they will be friends eventually. Also, it is possible that some will never be friends, just put up with the other. I got another kitty after Penny, and she gets along with Penny, but not Oliver. They rarely fight, as they are both big now, but they arenot pals.

Oh, and feliway plug-in liquid may help to calm them a bit. Also they must be neutered and spayed!

Answer 2

possibly because they feel that the kitten is invading their territory. a new addittion will pose a threat when it comes to attention for them like a dog would do with e new puppy, or a child to a new baby even. just keep an eye on all for a while and hope they give in and accept it soon.

Answer 3

Keep the cats in separate rooms until they calm down through the door more. Then keep moving things that the little cat sleeps on over by your original cats food dishes. That way they are forced to get used to each others smells. It'll take a few weeks. Sometimes cats take as long as six MONTHS to get used to each other.

Answer 4

You should keep them separated for the first week; gradually, SLOWLY introduce them.  It's a "Pride" thing with cats.   (Ever see The Lion King?)   Just introduce them gradually and they'll work it out.  

Don't forget to take the new kitty to the vet's for a checkup.  He/she will need shots, etc.  

Good luck with your new baby!  

Answer 5

i hear your problem my cat kitsy was the same way when i got my kitten checkers kitsy was 8yrs. and checkers was 2months. they hated each other and kitsy is a very very strong and mean cat so what you do is little by little show your cats the kitten  and when your not home put the kitten in its own room with food water and a small litter box a few toys and a little bed. also hold the kitten and hug the cat say nice things to it and show the other cats that the kitten is here to stay! they won't like it for about 2months but when they try to do something pick up the kitten yell at the adult cat and give them a little slap on the bottom. i hope this helps and if you have more questions email me at [e-mail]

sincerely,

a cat lover

p.s. i love what you are doing saving the lives of cats you are doing the right thing and someday you will be rewarded for all you are doing!

Answer 6

Well think of it this way, if you lived in a house and suddenly and intruder caame in to your house you would feel threatened by this stranger and would want to protect you, your home and your family, well this is how Sebastian feels, the kitten is a strange intruder to the house and it will take time for him to get use to this new kitten, try holding the kitten in your arms while your cat is present to try to show it that it is part of the family and whenever Sebatian gets catty tell him off and possibly feeding them in the same room but far enough apart that he won't attack it..just take it slow just how you would introduce a child to a new baby brother or sister..good luck

Answer 7

Most likely Jealousy my cats did that