How to keep your first cat happy after adopting a kitten?
Here’s how we kept our first cat happy after adopting a new kitten. 1. Resist the urge to rush You can’t throw cats together and expect them to fall in love. Getting our little baby Specter was my husband’s idea. I think he wanted a cat of his own since Ghost Cat is so clearly bonded to me.
What to do when you get a new kitten?
During the introduction of a new kitten, I think it’s best to keep a close eye on things, and be mindful of how your older cat is feeling. When we first started bringing the kitten out into common spaces, Ghost Cat didn’t take it so well.
What did ghost cat do when she met Specter?
Another super obvious signal was a swat at the kitten. The first time Specter ever tried to suckle on Ghost Cat, that fluffy, little baby got a swipe right to the face. Nowadays, Ghost Cat is totally content to let Specter pretend to breastfeed all the time, but five weeks ago she wasn’t about to lie down for some strange kitten she had just met.
Is it OK to ignore an older cat?
Getting a kitten is no excuse to ignore your older cat (obviously). As I mentioned, Ghost Cat and I have a bond like super glue, so despite Specter’s undeniable cuteness, I made sure to schedule quality time for Ghost Cat cuddles.
Here’s how we kept our first cat happy after adopting a new kitten. 1. Resist the urge to rush You can’t throw cats together and expect them to fall in love. Getting our little baby Specter was my husband’s idea. I think he wanted a cat of his own since Ghost Cat is so clearly bonded to me.
How old do kittens have to be to be adopted?
Many shelters and professional breeders spay or neuter kittens at 8 to 12 weeks old (or once they weigh 2 lbs.) because babies recover more quickly than older cats. 5. Don’t rush kitten introductions. Tiny kittens get lost or find trouble if not confined to a kitten-safe room.
Is it possible to adopt a kitten for the holidays?
With the holidays coming up–and the pandemic continuing–chances are kitten adoption may be in your future. But there’s more to kitten adoption than bringing home your baby cat. Learn about what to do–and what NOT to do–in this kitten adoption guide.
During the introduction of a new kitten, I think it’s best to keep a close eye on things, and be mindful of how your older cat is feeling. When we first started bringing the kitten out into common spaces, Ghost Cat didn’t take it so well.
