How do I get my cat to stop hissing 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.
Why do my older cats hate my new kitten?
This is normal. They don’t hate the new cat — they are simply scared of him and need time to learn that the new cat is not a danger. Another reason is that, as a kitten, your cat may have missed out on learning cat etiquette from socially adept adult cats during important periods of socialization.
How do you introduce a new kitten to an older cat?
Keep the new kitten isolated and feed both the older cat and kitten close the door. Over a few days, move the bowls closer to the door, so they are eating close together with just the door between them. Prop the door enough that they can see and smell each other. Do this for a few minutes each day for several days.
How do you take care of an older cat and a kitten?
The litter box, food bowls, bed, and some toys should all be easily accessible. Do not let your older cat have unsupervised access to the kitten. At night, when you are not home, and whenever you are unable to supervise the kitten and your older cat, keep the kitten in its designated room with the door closed.
How do you teach an older cat to smack a kitten?
Put your kitten on the side with you, and have your older cat on the other side. The kitten will eventually wander up to the gap in the door to stare at the older cat, and the 1 inch gap will allow the older cat to reach just it’s paw through…to smack the kitten.
What can I give my older cat to calm him down?
Calm Your Older Cat. Pheromones are useful for creating a calm environment for any cat. The weeks before the arrival of a new kitten is a great time to make use of them. Diffusers, sprays, and wipes are all available and help your cat feel relaxed without the use of drugs.