How do I get my older cat to stop growling at my kitten?

Some cats may instinctively hiss or act assertively when you introduce a new kitten, so you’ll need to offer lots of reassurance and extra attention. If your cat is frequently hissing at your kitten, keep meetings short and brief, using a FELIWAY Diffuser to help them remain comfortable and calm.

Will a grown cat recognize its mother?

So, do cats remember their mother? Unfortunately, cats do not remember their mother. Although cats may be familiar with the scent of their mother, they won’t be able to make the connection of the familiar scent to their mother.

How long will my old cat hiss at my new cat?

Most of the time it just takes a few weeks to a month or two. I’ve had situations where the establish cat hissed at the new kitten until it was a year or two old, however. It depends on the personalities of the cats and their early upbringing. In most cases these things work themselves out fairly quickly.

How long do kittens stay with their mothers in the wild?

Instead, they are wild animals that need to live on defense, so they can survive, but why do they leave their kittens? Feral cats leave their kittens at about five weeks old with the weaning process, though they don’t leave them outright. The mother restricts nursing, encouraging them to go out on their own and hunt.

What to do if a mother cat is aggressive towards her kittens?

At this point, the best thing you can do to re-establish the peace in the household (and to protect the growing kittens, who can be traumatized by the mommy’s aggressive behavior) is to isolate the kittens from their mother, putting them into separate rooms for a few days until she gets reaccustomed to their scent.

Why does a mother cat have to move her first litter?

A mother cat has to move her first litter on so that there is territory and food for her next litter. Mom cat and her two female kittens, now 7 months, all have been spayed, but the mom now hates the kittens, (they all used to be good friends) PLUS she hates me because she thinks its all my fault that the kittens are still here!

Are kittens ready to be separated from their mothers?

Kittens are ready to be separated from their mothers by this time and will thrive on their own in a new household. Mommy cats are unlikely to grieve for more than a day or two when their grown kittens disappear from the home.

Why do I need to reintroduce my cats?

The reintroduction gives each cat time to get back to normal and not be so stressed so you can help them gradually get comfortable with each other again.