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Hi all,
I adopted a kitten a week ago and looking for advice on introduction to an existing cat. The other cat is about 14 months old and I’ve had him just about a year. This new kitten is about 9 weeks old and only 3 pounds.
I’ve put the kitten in a separate room. When I first brought the kitten home I allowed them to sniff each other in the carrier and it went well. Then when I brought her in the room the older cat has been going nuts by the door trying to get inside. They play footsies under the door. I tried to feed them on opposite sides of the door but the kitten doesn’t eat usually right away she will go back to her food later on when she’s hungry.
we have a baby gate to help get in and out of the room but the kitten has learned how to escape. She of course went right over to the older cat and wanted to play and wrestle. He played right back but I worry he is going to hurt her since she is so small. She constantly cries at the door wanting to come out but I don’t want to rush the introduction. I thought it was going well and since the older cat is very easy going and friendly I thought he would be more open to the kitten. I need some advice please!! Thank you in advance.
I adopted a kitten a week ago and looking for advice on introduction to an existing cat. The other cat is about 14 months old and I’ve had him just about a year. This new kitten is about 9 weeks old and only 3 pounds.
I’ve put the kitten in a separate room. When I first brought the kitten home I allowed them to sniff each other in the carrier and it went well. Then when I brought her in the room the older cat has been going nuts by the door trying to get inside. They play footsies under the door. I tried to feed them on opposite sides of the door but the kitten doesn’t eat usually right away she will go back to her food later on when she’s hungry.
we have a baby gate to help get in and out of the room but the kitten has learned how to escape. She of course went right over to the older cat and wanted to play and wrestle. He played right back but I worry he is going to hurt her since she is so small. She constantly cries at the door wanting to come out but I don’t want to rush the introduction. I thought it was going well and since the older cat is very easy going and friendly I thought he would be more open to the kitten. I need some advice please!! Thank you in advance.