Why are my adult cats afraid of kittens?
Perhaps the kitten is looking at the older ones as “mommy” and they are afraid of the kitten. Keep the kitten separated for about 2 weeks. What I would do is to switch the rooms for a few hours. Put the adult cats in the kitten’s room; let the kitten explore outside of the room he’s in under your supervision.
Which is worse a kitten or a male cat?
The male cat is worse, he’s taken to staying at the far end of our house and really doesn’t want to be anywhere near kitten. The mere sound of kitten mewing sends him running.
Can a female cat get along with a male cat?
It is common to think that two female cats are more likely to cause drama, but, in reality, it is hard to predict whether cats will get along based on gender alone. Stereotypical behaviors associated with gender, however, still exist, and it’s important to keep them in mind when choosing the sex of your kittens.
When to introduce a male cat to a female cat?
If you have both male and female cats in your family, it’s best to play it safe and not allow the male cat access to the newborns, at least not unsupervised. If you feel that your tomcat might have some fatherly instincts you can gradually introduce him to the babies, but only after they’re a bit older, like after the six to eight week mark.
Perhaps the kitten is looking at the older ones as “mommy” and they are afraid of the kitten. Keep the kitten separated for about 2 weeks. What I would do is to switch the rooms for a few hours. Put the adult cats in the kitten’s room; let the kitten explore outside of the room he’s in under your supervision.
The male cat is worse, he’s taken to staying at the far end of our house and really doesn’t want to be anywhere near kitten. The mere sound of kitten mewing sends him running.
Is it normal for a cat to be scared of a new cat?
When you bring a new cat into your home environment, your existing cat or cats may behave in a similar way. They will likely regard the new cat as a stranger and not as a member of the family. This is normal. They don’t hate the new cat — they are simply scared of him and need time to learn that the new cat is not a danger.
It is common to think that two female cats are more likely to cause drama, but, in reality, it is hard to predict whether cats will get along based on gender alone. Stereotypical behaviors associated with gender, however, still exist, and it’s important to keep them in mind when choosing the sex of your kittens.
