I have a 3 year old maine coon siberian mix male cat and he has always been the biggest baby, showed constant affection and love towards us but now that we have a new 3 month old kitten, he isn't as affectionate to us anymore. He does like the kitten, he plays with her and chases her, he doesn't attack or hiss at her at all but he does growl and hiss at us, he isn't as bad as he was a week ago, but he has these moments where he doesn't wanna be touched at all or anything. He used to be happy in the mornings and wake us up, now he doesn't do that, it's been a week since we brought the kitten home and I know it takes time but will he go back to being his normal self? He is eating and drinking fine and using the litter too, just his behaviour towards us changed a bit, I'm just hoping it's not permanent. What can I do?
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Older cat not as affectionate after bringing new kitten home
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It will take time. Just be loving when he's in the mood but realize that the dynamics of his world have changed and he's in the process of adjusting and figuring out his new normal
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It will take time. Just be loving when he's in the mood but realize that the dynamics of his world have changed and he's in the process of adjusting and figuring out his new normal
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The 3-year-old is a bit jealous. Make sure you spend time with the cat. Do it in front of the new cat.
I brought in 2 new cats and my 12-year-old stopped sleeping with me in the bed. It took a bit of attention on my part to heal his wounds, so to speak.
I brought in 2 new cats and my 12-year-old stopped sleeping with me in the bed. It took a bit of attention on my part to heal his wounds, so to speak.
Agree it should settle down quickly enough, with the hissing at you stopping entirely.
There may well be some permanent changes, but nothing so dramatic as your seeing now. You may get somewhat less attention from the older cat -- but the kitten should eventually more than make up for it. In the meantime, be patient and enjoy watching them play, and playing with them both.
There may well be some permanent changes, but nothing so dramatic as your seeing now. You may get somewhat less attention from the older cat -- but the kitten should eventually more than make up for it. In the meantime, be patient and enjoy watching them play, and playing with them both.
Give it time. Also keep the kitten in a room for 1-4 hours a day and give him a chance to get extra TLC or play or treats from you.
I brought home a kitten to my adult cat. First day she was not pleased. Next day my old cat groomed her for a long time. Best buds till she passed 5 years later
