When to introduce a new kitten to an adult cat?
Introducing a New Kitten to an Adult Cat Introducing your adult cat to a new kitten doesn’t have to be a stressful event. Providing you remain patient and allow your cat time to adjust, most older cats happily accept new playmates in a couple of days.
How old was my kitten when I brought her home?
She was 16 when we brought that kitten home, and she lived to the ripe old age of 22. The only bad part was when she died. That “kitten” was lost without her, and went into a depression for about a month or so. I can see where what you’ve described could happen.
What should I add to my home for a kitten?
Fry recommends adding two more litter boxes (a general rule of thumb is one more cat litter box than the number of cats), extra scratching posts, an additional cat bed, double the amount of cat toys and a second set of food and water dishes in a separate feeding area.
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.
Introducing a New Kitten to an Adult Cat Introducing your adult cat to a new kitten doesn’t have to be a stressful event. Providing you remain patient and allow your cat time to adjust, most older cats happily accept new playmates in a couple of days.
She was 16 when we brought that kitten home, and she lived to the ripe old age of 22. The only bad part was when she died. That “kitten” was lost without her, and went into a depression for about a month or so. I can see where what you’ve described could happen.
Fry recommends adding two more litter boxes (a general rule of thumb is one more cat litter box than the number of cats), extra scratching posts, an additional cat bed, double the amount of cat toys and a second set of food and water dishes in a separate feeding area.
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.