How long will it take for my cat to stop hissing at my new kitten?
How long will it take for my cat to stop hissing at my new kitten?
Most of the time it just takes a few weeks to a month or two. I've had situations where the establish cat hissed at the new kitten until it was a year or two old, however. It depends on the personalities of the cats and their early upbringing. In most cases these things work themselves out fairly quickly.
Is it bad if my cat hisses at my new kitten?
A little nervous hissing is fine. They may not be friends at first. But the whole “introduction” phase is to make sure no one has such a hostile reaction that they get off to a bad start. They're both young, so odds are within a week of sharing the house they will be playing.
Is it normal for a cat to hiss at a new cat?
Don't be alarmed; it's normal for cats to hiss at something new or something they don't understand. Hissing is a distance-increasing behavior. Simply put, it's a warning saying, “Please back off, and do not come any closer.” ... Two cats touching noses for the first time, a very high form of affection in cat speak!
How long does it take a cat to adjust to a new kitten?
It can take several weeks to several months for a cat to get used to a new kitten—and even longer for them to become "friends." Some cats will learn to tolerate a newcomer, but may never be interested in playing or napping together. In other cases, the cat will take to the kitten right away.
How do I get my cat to stop attacking my new kitten?
- You can have a kitten spayed or neutered once it's 4 months old.
- Keep your cat in a separate room for at least 12 hours when you return from the vet since it may have odors that can make your other animals more aggressive.
How long will my cat hiss at the new kitten?
Separate them if the hissing doesn't die down after 1 or 2 minutes or if there is any sign of threat (swatting with force, chasing, screaming, ears flattened, etc.). Try again when the cats seem to be calm. If it takes more than seven days for the hissing to stop, things need to go more gradually.
Will my cat kill my new kitten?
Generally speaking, domestic/feral cats do not kill kittens. They will simply avoid them altogether or react unfavorably by hissing and growling to alert the kitten it is not welcome to come any closer. However, when a male lion takes over a pride, he does kill all the existing cubs fathered by the previous male lion.
Do cats hurt other cats kittens?
It is unlikely. However, depending on the age of the kittens, the Mother could hurt, or in fact eat, her kittens, if she does not feel they are safe from other animals and she does not have a quiet, private area for them for at least the first 4 weeks or so.