Will a male cat accept a female kitten?

Don’t worry too much about the gender of the cats involved. Age and temperament are the most important factors. 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.

How long does it take for old cat to accept new kitten?

It takes most cats eight to 12 months to develop a friendship with a new cat. Although some cats certainly become close friends, others never do. Many cats who don’t become buddies learn to avoid each other, but some cats fight when introduced and continue to do so until one of the cats must be re-homed.

How do I get my male cat to like my kitten?

How Do I Get My Older Cat To Like My New Kitten?

1. Keep the new kitten isolated and feed both the older cat and kitten close the door.
2. Prop the door enough that they can see and smell each other.
3. Bring your older cat into the room with the kitten.
4. Increase the time the cats spend together by 5 or so minutes each day.

Do male cats get along with male kittens?

As my cat colony can attest, not only can an older male cat “accept” a male kitten, but they can even become best buddies. The younger male cats were delighted. More playmates!

How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my kitten?

Some cats may instinctively hiss or act assertively when you introduce a new kitten, so you’ll need to offer lots of reassurance and extra attention. If your cat is frequently hissing at your kitten, keep meetings short and brief, using a FELIWAY Diffuser to help them remain comfortable and calm.

What do I do if my cat doesn’t like 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.

Why is my male cat biting my kitten?

If he bites the neck and picks the kitten up, he is just carrying the kitten away, and it is a sign that he is the dominant cat, and is taking care of it, and moving it to safety. If he bites and holds, if he chomps repeatedly in the same location, he may just be exerting dominance.

How do I get my older cat to accept a new cat?

Introduce them by smell. Bring toys or bedding that both cats use to allow the other to become accustomed to the new scent. This will help the cats get used to the idea that there is another cat around. Help your new cat to acclimate to the scent of the old cat using footwear.

Do male cats get along with female cats?

An easy-going cat may accept most other cats, while a timid and shy cat may be reluctant to accept another cat, depending on the new cat’s personality. An active and assertive cat may overwhelm quieter and more timid cats, making introductions difficult.

How do I Make my Cat accept a new kitten?

How to make my cat accept a new kitten. Another trick to get both cats used to eachother is to stroke them both with the same piece of cloth and place it near their feeding areas (one cloth for each bowl, as their feeding spaces should be separate). This will allow them to relate the other cat’s smell to a positive input like food is.

Should I neuter my male cat before getting a new cat?

If you neuter your male before introducing him to a new cat, he will be more likely to accept the newcomer. Set up an area in the house for the new cat so each cat can have a place. Provide separate food and water bowls, and separate litter boxes.

How to introduce a new cat to a male cat?

When you introduce the new cat to your male, and they look as if they will start fighting or if they do start fighting, break it up. The more they fight, the less likely they will be to ever accept each other after the new cat has become accustomed to his new arrangement. Clap your hands loudly, toss a pillow or spray them with water.

Should I get a male or female cat?

As for whether to get a male or female, many people have believed for years you should get a cat of the opposite sex. I have never followed that theory and in all my years of doing professional behavior consulting, making good personality and temperament matches have been far more important than whether the cat is male or female.