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Will my 7 month old cat accept a kitten?
With young cats it’s very possible they’ll show signs of acceptance right away. If there is some hissing and edginess that’s fine, as long as no one is acting scared or getting hurt.
How do you introduce a kitten to a 7 month old cat?
How to Introduce a New Kitten to an Older Cat
- Keep Your Old and New Cats Separated at First. Whatever you do, don’t just toss the new kitten right into the mix.
- Mingle the Cat’s and Kitten’s Scents.
- Let the Cats Meet While Separated.
- Give Each Cat His Own Separate Facilities.
How do you introduce a kitten to a 6 month old cat?
Take the kitten, and put him in her own room with his own food, water, and litter box. Keep the door closed, and for a few days, feed them both treats on other side of door so they associate each other’s smell with a good experience. Then let Storm in the kitten’s room while the kitten is in a cat carrier.
Should I get my 7 month old kitten a friend?
Kitten or Adult Kittens do better with other kittens or young cats in the household. This is the reason why many rescue groups adopt kittens only in pairs. Adult cats may do better with another adult close to them in age, or slightly younger.
Do cats of opposite gender get along better?
If you do need to take on an adult cat, the same research suggested that an adult of the opposite sex was more likely to be accepted and that, in cases of same-sex pairs, two males were slightly more likely to be compatible than two females.
How to introduce a new kitten to a new cat?
When you first adopt a kitten and bring him home, Dr. Bales recommends taking him straight to his own room and shutting the door. Let the kitten and resident cat sniff each other through the door, but not actually meet face to face.
What should I do Before I bring my kitten home?
Before you bring home your kitten, you have some work to do. Keeping in mind that cats aren’t usually keen on sharing, plan to double all of your cat supplies.
Can I keep a new kitten in a single room?
This is less overwhelming for your new kitten if you initially limit the available space by keeping him in a single room. Give him lots of time to become familiar with this room before giving him a tour of the entire house. Gradually introduce him to rest of the one room at a time, and always stay with him when you bring him to other rooms.
When can I take my kitten out of the safe room?
Once the kitten’s health has been cleared by a vet, you can take the kitten from the safe room (maybe about the first week, depending on how curious your kitten is) and put your resident cat in the safe room for an hour.