Can An Older Cat Get Along With A Kitten?
How long does it take for older cats to get used to kittens?
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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.
How long will it take for my cat to stop hissing at my new kitten?
If it takes more than seven days for the hissing to stop, things need to go more gradually. Allow the cats to see each other while maintaining a physical barrier, such as stacking baby gates in the doorway, opening the door an inch or two and using a door stop to keep the door open, or putting in a screen door.
Why won’t my older cat accept a new kitten?
While older cats will occasionally take to a new kitten right away, they typically need a little time to adjust to the changes. Sometimes cats never fully accept a new kitten but will simply coexist, keeping to themselves away from the other cat in the house.J
How do you train an older cat to accept a kitten?
– Place the Kitten in a Safe Room. … – Get Used to the Other Animal’s Smell. … – Introduce through a Cage. … – Introduce Face to Face. … – Supervise Their Play Time. … – Create Separate Areas. … – Check Your Cat Isn’t Bullying Kitten.
