Today I adopted my second kitten. He's almost the exact same age as the kitten I've had for a month. I've read a lot about how to introduce two kittens, but I've also heard the process is quicker with younger cats.
The new kitten, Monty, is in the bathroom with water/food/litter/toys, and I've fed Colby and Monty their favorite wet food on opposite sides of the door. But I'm just one person, and I feel kind of overwhelmed with two kittens when before last month I didn't have any.
I want them to like each other but Colby, my resident kitten, keeps hissing at Monty through the bathroom door. Should I try to stop the hissing, or let it happen? I try to distract Colby with toys and treats, but he ignores them in favor of growling and hissing at the door.
The new kitten, Monty, is in the bathroom with water/food/litter/toys, and I've fed Colby and Monty their favorite wet food on opposite sides of the door. But I'm just one person, and I feel kind of overwhelmed with two kittens when before last month I didn't have any.
I want them to like each other but Colby, my resident kitten, keeps hissing at Monty through the bathroom door. Should I try to stop the hissing, or let it happen? I try to distract Colby with toys and treats, but he ignores them in favor of growling and hissing at the door.
That said please be sure to neuter them soon to avoid behavioral issues. I personally vote for the 6 month mark, though my punk got neutered early at 4.5 months old because he started wiggling his tail & freaked out. *turns out he wiggles his tail when he gets excited ** I like to spay female kittens at 4-5 months just to be sure there are no surprise pregnancies
