Table of Contents
- 1 How long does it take for a new cat to adjust to another cat?
- 2 What happens if you introduce cats too quickly?
- 3 How do I get my older cat to accept a kitten?
- 4 How do I get my new kitten to stop attacking my older cat?
- 5 Should I let my cats growl at each other?
- 6 Can two cats get along?
- 7 How do you introduce a second cat to your first cat?
- 8 Is it OK to adopt two cats at the same time?
How long does it take for a new cat to adjust to another cat?
It takes most cats eight to 12 months to develop a friendship with a new cat. Although some cats certainly become close friends, others never do. Many cats who don’t become buddies learn to avoid each other, but some cats fight when introduced and continue to do so until one of the cats must be re-homed.
What happens if you introduce cats too quickly?
Introducing too quickly with little preparation will often lead to cats feeling threatened and scared, which increases the chance of aggressive behaviour being shown. Once cats feel this way about each other, it can be extremely difficult to change their minds.
What to do when your cats start fighting?
Don’t try to calm or soothe your aggressive cat, just leave her alone and give her space. If you come close, she could turn and redirect her aggression toward you. Reward desired behavior. Praise or toss treats to reward your cats when you see them interacting in a friendly manner.
How do I get my older cat to accept a kitten?
How Do I Get My Older Cat To Like My New Kitten?
- Keep the new kitten isolated and feed both the older cat and kitten close the door.
- Prop the door enough that they can see and smell each other.
- Bring your older cat into the room with the kitten.
- Increase the time the cats spend together by 5 or so minutes each day.
How do I get my new kitten to stop attacking my older cat?
You can stop your kitten from attacking your cat by keeping them separate, spending quality time with both of them, and keeping their resources separate from each other.
How do I get my older cat to like my new cat?
Should I let my cats growl at each other?
Don’t punish the cats for hissing or growling as that can form a negative association about the other cat, as well as you. Allow the cats to see each other once there has been no hissing for a couple of days.
Can two cats get along?
Keep in mind that relationships in cats are usually between pairs of cats. Those differences in personality can have a profound effect on how two cats may get along. An easy-going cat may accept most other cats, while a timid and shy cat may be reluctant to accept another cat, depending on the new cat’s personality.
How do you get two cats to get along with each other?
Some behaviorists suggest rubbing the cats separately with the same towel to intermix their scents. First gently rub one cat with the towel. Then rub the other cat. After the towel carries both cats’ scents, bring the towel back to the first cat and rub her with it again.
How do you introduce a second cat to your first cat?
The day you bring the second cat home, make sure any contact with your first cat is prohibited. Isolate them in separate areas. Next, you should ‘swap scents’. This means you take a towel and rub it on a scent gland (the cheek contains the most) of one cat, and present it to the other.
Is it OK to adopt two cats at the same time?
Adopt two cats who are the same age and activity levels It usually works best to introduce two cats to each other who are around the same age and have the same energy levels. Bringing home a young kitten to keep an older adult cat company often leads to problems.
Why does it take cats so long to adjust to each other?
Because cats are by nature territorial, it takes time for them to accept an unfamiliar kitty into their homes. Always keep cats who do not know each other separated and gradually introduce them. Most will successfully integrate with each other after slow, careful introductions.