A new addition.
By Lifez2short
@Lifez2short (4962)
United States
June 18, 2007 4:29pm CST
I have a kitten that is 6 months old. And we are getting a new one tomorrow. This new kitten will be only 8 weeks old. My question is will my 2 cats get along? I know the only true test is to just see what happens. But Im wondering if my Fuzzy (the 6moth old one) will be mean or aggressive to the new addition. I guess it really does not make a difference when it comes to cats. But this kitten is from fuzzy's mom also. So they will be brothers and I worry they will not get along. Any suggestions?
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19 responses
@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
19 Jun 07
As others have said they might have a few tiffs at the beginning but they will work it out. You are doing it at a great time before either one is too old to change their ways. I find older cats do not adjust as well to kittens as younger ones do. I have no doubt it will be fine for you and you will enjoy them once they start playing together! Have fun!!
@joey_matthews (8354)
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19 Jun 07
I don't see why they shouldn't.
Even if one doesn't like the other (or so it seems) you never know after time they might adjust, they'll probably get on like a house on fire.
I'm sure both kitty's will be nice. :)
~Joey
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
18 Jun 07
Oh cute kittens :):) I used to have 3 myself, and they did get along, but they were the same age, not too far apart. I think when they are kittens they get along better than after they grow up
@littlehoneymonster (383)
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18 Jun 07
i have four cats right now the two older ones are two years old and are sisters (savanah and crystal). the two younger ones are 1year they are savanahs kittens crystal found it a bit hard at first but loves the kittens now and after about four weeks of them being around started treating them like her own so they had two mums.it has been a great experience with all of my cats they are all different and i wouldn't change them for the world.
i am sure everything will go well with your cats just introduce them slowly and don't push them together
good luck
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Remember that cats do not need to be social creatures - unlike the pack-orientated dog they function happily on their own without a social structure around them.
You cannot force cats to like each other, however, if there is no competition for food or safe sleeping places then cats will accept each other eventually and some will even seem to form close bonds with one another.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
21 Jun 07
I think each cat is different- You’ll have to wait and see if they get along- I would think that it would take some time to adjust for both of them- Especially fuzzy being that you are bringing home a new pet to his house- Don’t spend to much time with the new kitten- Play with both of them- I’d get them separate food/water dishes- and possibly even litter boxes- I’m not sure- I have just 1 cat- I’m sure Gracie would be miserable if we brought in another- but it’s because she is a jealous thing!
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
20 Jun 07
Give the kittens time to get to know each other. I am sure the oler one will be the dominant one. Things will settle down in a few day or a week and all will be fine. You will find them curled up together sleeping soon.
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Jun 07
I have two cats. The old cat doesn't mind having to have a new member. The new cat is scared to go to a new home. But after some time, they get well with each other. So I don't think it's a problem. Just give them a few days and it'll be fine.
@fengbo (731)
• China
19 Jun 07
Those two kitten are the same breed?If they are the same breed,you don't worry the older kitten will be mean or aggressive to the new addition,the older one will have a good take care to the small one.I know the cat is a soft animal,if you don't do bad things,they will very docile.But if they are not the same breed,i don't what will happened when they get together,maybe the older will tease the younger one.i suggest you pay more attention to those kittens,if they living like borther,you don't worried any more.if they don't living peace,you will make another fossa.
@vickiewatson (2)
• United States
19 Jun 07
It's best to let the #1 kitten "find" the new kitten instead of bringing it in her home.........just sit the new kitten down somewhere and let the older one "find" it......that way she'll feel like it's her's and not forced on her.
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@colegirl4ever (2)
• United States
26 Jun 07
we did the same excact thing! they all love each other and are happy kitty's!
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@magikrose (5429)
• United States
19 Jun 07
There is no knowing how your cat will react to the new kitten. All you can do is bring it home and find out. Then all you can do is wait and see what happins over time. Most of the time cats get along after a while and all is good.
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@krishkorp (427)
• India
19 Jun 07
i think u should leave them with each other .so that the elder one tries to take care of it .if it does then no problem ,if it doesn't i would suggest shifting the newer cat to someone else's place even though i know it'll hurt u.But i rather feel that the cat should get a good family that it can get along with than get into a domination fight.what say??
:)
@rosie_123 (6113)
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19 Jun 07
I have 5 cats, and have never had any problems. When my baby Lily first arrived, she was just 8 weeks od, and the other 4 were much bigger and older, but they were never mean to her. Cats normally find their own level. They are territorial by nature, so there will be the usual hissing and spitting when they first meet and suss each other out, but it is normally not a problem. Only advice I could give would be too make sure the little one can't get out, in case the older one chases him outside and he can't find his way back until he knows the area. Also, make lots opf fuss of the older cat so he doesn't feel pushed out or jealous. I'm sure it will be fine though. ood luck!
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
19 Jun 07
they should get along fine after they sort out who's boss.i had two brothers from different litters also and they squabbled for a little bit and settled in.
although,i've also had cats who tolerated each other from the very beginning.
i would say just introduce them slowly,and if the older seems really aggressive towards the other,have a "safe room" for the new kitten where he can go if intimidated.
@arunbongale (144)
• India
19 Jun 07
I think intially they cannot get along. But gradually the may.
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