I just got a new kitten and have been trying to use the Jackson Galaxy method of introduction but the pet gate I bought isn't keeping them separated. I tried pinning a blanket over it but the kitten keeps getting out. IDK what to do instead/next
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New Kitten, And 1 Year Old Cat Introduction
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How is your resident cat reacting to the kitten?
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At the age of your resident cat, where it’s barely out of kittenhood usually the two cats quickly get used to one another and move on to playing. Some hissing and swatting still may occur but it is just each sort of sizing the other up. The biggest concern is that an older cat may play too rough if the kitten is still quite young. How old is yours?
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A three month old can probably hold is own okay with a one year old. I would let the two be together when you can supervise until you see how they play together and that neither seems overly stressed. I would also make sure there are hiding and up high places where each can get away from the other.
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I agree with Susan that a formal introduction process is rarely necessary for cats of these ages. Kittens are super adaptable, so there are really only two issues: (1) some kittens can be stressed by a new home for up to a week. Being set up in a "home base" helps them feel safe; (2) some older cats get stressed by kittens. But this would be a bit uncommon for a resident cat as young as 2, and you'd have likely seen evidence if it was going to be a problem.
If an introduction is ever necessary in the future, say with different cats, some people stack the baby gates double high. Also, I thought Jackson Galaxy was recommending door jambs to crack a door, not baby gates. That would be something else one could do in an introduction process.
If an introduction is ever necessary in the future, say with different cats, some people stack the baby gates double high. Also, I thought Jackson Galaxy was recommending door jambs to crack a door, not baby gates. That would be something else one could do in an introduction process.
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Even a cardboard box with a kitten size entrance works as a temporary hideout. Cut a few smaller holes it it and the two cats may play a game of touching paws through the holes.
Exactly. Don’t think you will need it.
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Eye drops- wait until the kitten is taking a nap.
Yes! When kittens are sleeping they are pretty much comatose so they won’t notice you putting the drops in. It’s a good time to trim claws as well.
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He will get over it and the kitten will soon stop being an attention hog. You can always put the kitten in another room so you can have some playtime and cuddle time with your resident cat.
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