Is it normal for a cat to hiss at a new kitten?
Keep to a specific routine when it comes to sleeping, feeding, and playtime because cats are sticklers for routine. If your cat is hissing at the new kitten then do not panic or worry as it is considered a normal cat behavior.
Is it OK to introduce a new kitten to an older cat?
The introduction process should not be done in haste. Be watchful and observant as the older cat and the new kitten start to spend more time together. Even if there will be no more hissing or cat growling at new kitten, there may still be instances when the older cat will be aggressive.
Is it normal for an older cat to swat a kitten?
Your older cat may hiss and swat at the kitten when the newcomer does something unfavorable. This is completely normal and as long as it is just hissing and swatting, do your best to not interfere. Your older cat is establishing its role as the dominant cat in the household and the kitten is being taught where its boundaries as the new cat are.
Can a cat raise kittens that are not her own?
Cats who do not have, or have never had, a litter of their own can make wonderful adoptive parents. My parents had a cat that they adopted at eight weeks old. She adjusted quickly to the household, but mostly ignored their other cats. Then, they adopted another kitten.
Is it selfish or unfair to bring home kittens?
So, Livvysmom, no I don’t think it’s selfish or unfair. Like labmomma posted, you need to take all the requisite precautions, keep a sense of humor and be patient. When we brought home two kittens rescued from a very bad home our over twelve year old cat never took to them at all. It was a disaster.
The introduction process should not be done in haste. Be watchful and observant as the older cat and the new kitten start to spend more time together. Even if there will be no more hissing or cat growling at new kitten, there may still be instances when the older cat will be aggressive.
Keep to a specific routine when it comes to sleeping, feeding, and playtime because cats are sticklers for routine. If your cat is hissing at the new kitten then do not panic or worry as it is considered a normal cat behavior.
How old do you have to be to have a kitten?
On many cat sites I visit there are posts from people who decide to adopt a kitten when they already have a grown cat (10 years old in some cases). It seems that many times this causes a huge amount of stress and hostility in the current resident adult cat.
