- From a behavioral standpoint, anxious cats can become destructive, aggressive, and avoidant. When you allow your cat and your kitten time to adjust to each other, you can prevent a lot of these negative behaviors. Another consideration is that an adult cat could be easily overwhelmed by a new, energetic family member and end up attacking the kitten.
Make sure your adult cats food is somewhere the kitten cant get to feed them apart. Your cat and kitten are likely to be on different types of food to suit their age. It may be better to try and feed them apart as this will also stop them stealing from each others bowls You should follow our basic steps to introduce two adult cats.
- You dont want to pause introductions once theyve already started. This visit should include a wellness exam, any needed vaccinations, and a discussion about spaying or neutering if your kitten is not already fixed.
pose quite a challenge, with some time and commitment, most cats can learn to cope with the new housemate and put major aggression issues aside. A settling in period is generally recommended before introductions are made, since the initial stress of moving into your
- **Slow Introduction:** Gradually introduce the kitten to your older cat by first allowing indirect interaction, such as sniffing through a closed door, before progressing to supervised encounters.
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