HOW LONG CAN 2 kittens be left alone?
How long can you leave two kittens home alone? Kittens under 4 months can be left alone for 2-4 hours, while 5-month-old kitten can be left at home for 5 hours, for the 6-month-old kitten you can leave them for a maximum of 8 hours and an older cat can be left by themselves for a maximum of 2 days.
Why do people bring home kittens when they already have cats?
Often I wonder if the owner is not being selfish. Perhaps they are just bored with the cat they have or saw a fuzzy cute kitten that they couldn’t resist. They often say they want their existing cat to have a “friend” — but the adult cat hardly thinks of the newcomer (especially a kitten) as a friend.
Can a cat get on with a new kitten?
@erikainak, it really is rare for cats to immediately get on, especially when one is the established cat and along comes a newcomer! I would suggest starting over, using the techniques for introduction.
How long does it take a kitten to get used to a new home?
10 Days. After a few days, your kitten will explore its new home and get used to where the litter box, food, and water dishes are. It might even claim a favorite spot to sleep and befriend your pets. Make sure your kitten continues to eat and drink and monitor their litter box habits during this time.
Is it selfish or unfair to bring home kittens?
So, Livvysmom, no I don’t think it’s selfish or unfair. Like labmomma posted, you need to take all the requisite precautions, keep a sense of humor and be patient. When we brought home two kittens rescued from a very bad home our over twelve year old cat never took to them at all. It was a disaster.
When to bring a new cat into the home?
Bringing a new cat or kitten into the home when you already have one or more cats can upset the current hierarchy within the household. A proper, slow introduction will help ease the adjustment. Below is an introduction technique to try even if your cats have already met and spent time together.
Often I wonder if the owner is not being selfish. Perhaps they are just bored with the cat they have or saw a fuzzy cute kitten that they couldn’t resist. They often say they want their existing cat to have a “friend” — but the adult cat hardly thinks of the newcomer (especially a kitten) as a friend.
How do kittens react to a new home?
Some kittens not only face a new home, they also face a new family that includes other pets as well as humans. Some kittens may show fear and defensive postures toward other pets in the home, but most young kittens are simply playful and inquisitive around other animals.
So, Livvysmom, no I don’t think it’s selfish or unfair. Like labmomma posted, you need to take all the requisite precautions, keep a sense of humor and be patient. When we brought home two kittens rescued from a very bad home our over twelve year old cat never took to them at all. It was a disaster.