Your older cat may have a period of time when it tries to establish a hierarchy with the new 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.Jan 1, 2020
How can I get my cat to settle with my new kitten?
Introduce the Cats Slowly Anticipate keeping the kitten separated for at least a couple days. After the first day or two, give each of your cats an item with the other animal's scent on it, like a blanket, cushion, or fabric toy. Place this item in an area where your cat feels comfortable.Jun 8, 2017
What do I do if my cat hates my new kitten?
Gradually get closer to the door, but take it very slowly, monitor reactions, go back a step or two if your cat gets aroused, and so on. Eventually, the cat may begin to feel more comfortable in the presence of your new kitten, and start to accept the kitten as a new member of the household.
Will my older cat hurt the kitten?
A kitten under 16 weeks old is a baby, physically weak, and can easily be hurt by an older cat. So, your primary concern is for protecting the kitten. ... This is not typical, though, especially for adult cats who never had any dealings with little kittens. Most adult cats don't act like mother substitutes to kittens.
How long will it take for my cat to accept 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.
Will my cat hurt my new kitten?
A kitten under 16 weeks old is a baby, physically weak, and can easily be hurt by an older cat. ... Your goal is to try to not have negative things happens between the new kitten and the older cat (except a bit of hissing). There are some adult cats who take to little kittens right away, happily filling in as "mom".
Will my cat accept a kitten?
Adult cats will usually accept a new kitten much more easily than they will accept a new adult cat. Cats are territorial, and your cat may resent an adult feline intruder. If you're able to choose from a group of kittens, avoid a kitten that's hissing, growling or engaged in serious battle with his mates.
Will my cat hate me if I get a new kitten?
Getting a new kitten does not mean you care about the new kitten and forget the old one. This will make your cat feel lonely, and he/she will think you are ignoring him/her and then he/she hates you and even hates the new kitten also.Jan 9, 2020
How can I make my cat and kitten get along faster?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zURCwAHQmI
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.