Hello.
A couple days ago, I got a female kitten and brought her home. I already have a cat who is almost 2 (will be two in March) & he is neutered (I had him neutered as soon as he was able to have the procedure). He has had experience with another cat before and even played with her. He met her more than once this year, at least 5 times. She was also a kitten when they met (it’s my moms cat). I figured if he is good with that kitten, then maybe I can get him a friend for days I have classes & work. However, my husband, not realizing that cats are territorial, let the kitten out of the crate right away and allowed the kitten and the cat to interact. He started hissing so we put her back in her crate and we have set her stuff in a separate room. We tried letting my cat look at her through the crate so he could get her scent but he was not happy. He was hissing and growling and then she hissed back. My cat is showing obvious jealousy and discontent with the kitten. I know it’s just been two days, but I want them to get along. I’ve read the introducing cats article on here but I want more first hand experiences that have worked. In addition, I believe my kitten is at least a couple weeks younger than what I was told. She’s very small. And yes she has vet appointment (tomorrow morning actually) to make sure she’s okay. Not sure if how young she is makes a difference or not. I don’t wanna give her away, I’m already so attached.
—please keep in mind I’m new to this introducing thing, so please don’t be disrespectful when I’m just trying to get advice.
A couple days ago, I got a female kitten and brought her home. I already have a cat who is almost 2 (will be two in March) & he is neutered (I had him neutered as soon as he was able to have the procedure). He has had experience with another cat before and even played with her. He met her more than once this year, at least 5 times. She was also a kitten when they met (it’s my moms cat). I figured if he is good with that kitten, then maybe I can get him a friend for days I have classes & work. However, my husband, not realizing that cats are territorial, let the kitten out of the crate right away and allowed the kitten and the cat to interact. He started hissing so we put her back in her crate and we have set her stuff in a separate room. We tried letting my cat look at her through the crate so he could get her scent but he was not happy. He was hissing and growling and then she hissed back. My cat is showing obvious jealousy and discontent with the kitten. I know it’s just been two days, but I want them to get along. I’ve read the introducing cats article on here but I want more first hand experiences that have worked. In addition, I believe my kitten is at least a couple weeks younger than what I was told. She’s very small. And yes she has vet appointment (tomorrow morning actually) to make sure she’s okay. Not sure if how young she is makes a difference or not. I don’t wanna give her away, I’m already so attached.
—please keep in mind I’m new to this introducing thing, so please don’t be disrespectful when I’m just trying to get advice.
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