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Cats are not pack animals, they only tolerate each other in our homes because we feed them. You older cat sees the kitten as invading it territory.
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Is mogee cat or kitten in Scottish?
An older cat.
What disease can a kitten spread to humans?
cat scratch fever
How do cats get cat scratch fever?
It is unlikely for an adult to contract scratch fever. You can catch cat scratch fever by getting scratched bitten by a kitten, but this is very uncommon. Getting scratched by a kitten does not automatically mean you have scratch fever.
When is the best time to get a cat?
It's better to get a young cat, although if you are a kid, you would probaly want a kitten, they are wild, and playful. An older cat would be suitable for an older person, they are more relaxed, and calm. If you get a kitten or a young cat,they bond to you, and are more closer to you when they get older.
Should you be worried if your cat hits and chases your kitten?
No, they're mild fighting or playing. The kitten may yelp or get a scratch, but it'll be fine.
Can your kitten give your older cat worms?
Yes and no if the older cat has been treated for worms it would not happen but if older cat had not been treated yes it will Hope this help
What do cats and kittens hate?
The don't have to hate at all! It very much depends on the cat and kitten. My older cat treated my new kitten as her own.
Why would your older cat be mad at your newly spayed cat?
older cats dont go well with kittens,the older cat wants to relax...the kitten wants to play.....then that leads up to a fight
What does it mean when a kitten hisses at you and scratch you?
If a cat hisses at and scratches you it could mean many things. The cat could simply not like you. It could be angry or be scared. Often a cat or kitten who is feeling threatened will hiss and scratch in an attempt to defend itself. A kitten could also be over stimulated and warning you that it can't take anymore play. I would advise leaving the kitten alone until it calms down and then approach it gently and calmly before petting it.
Why do cats have scrufs?
When a cat is little, the mother needs something to be able to carry the kitten around by. When a cat is scruffed, their body becomes limp. When a cat is older and is scruffed, this triggers the "scruff response", as when they were a kitten.
How should you introduce your new kitten to your cat who is hissing and growling at everyone now?
Well, it seems you might have already messed up the introductions.The first step should always be setting up a separate room for the kitten, where they can explore their new world without getting into too much trouble, and, here's the benefit for your older cat: You let the older cat get curious about the kitten, and WANT to make their acquaintance.If you just came home and dumped a new cat into the middle of what the older cat thinks of as their home, you've created a little intruder. Cats don't like intruders.It might not be too late to separate the two cats and start over. This will give the older cat some breathing room to sort out how they would like to react.Generally kittens can melt the older cat's heart, but there are some circumstances that can cause difficulties:* The cat is too old for the play appeal to take hold. Cats vary, of course, but once a cat reaches double digits, they might be more interested in refining their nap technique than to be chased all over the house by some young whippersnapper. * The cat is not social. Some cats are simply not cat oriented. If your older cat is shy or not playful, they will find a kitten's overtures to be annoying when they want to be left alone. * The cat has a deprived background. A kitten can stir up all kinds of difficulties, from flashing them back to bad times to bringing up the hidden truth that they are not very skilled at inter-cat communications. They will find themselves unable to establish good cat relations if they do not understand the signals.No matter what the cat's problem might be, starting introductions over is a good first step. Make a fuss over checking on the kitten when you go in there to play with the kitten, and come out to let the older cat smell the kitten's scent while they get a treat. When the older cat hangs out at the door and sneaks around to see you go in and out, the older cat is letting their curiosity overcome their annoyance. Don't rush this process. Have the older cat hankering to see the kitten.Try to make good things happen when the kitten is around, from treats to toys. Point out the tremendous advantages to your older cat of having their own kitten. Pretend they asked you to get a kitten.And be honest; how much of this is your own fault? Have you fussed over the kitten and neglected the older cat? Have you changed beloved routines for the kitten? Do you laugh at something the kitten does that the older cat isn't allowed to do?Give the older cat a reason to like the kitten, not a reason to resent them.
Im getting a new kitten soon and im wondering how to introduce it to my older cat and hes an outdoor cat and will it work out?
This is always uncertain. I have an older cat and then got a kitten, the older cat really doesn't like the younger one but they live together. There is some expert help all over the web on how to do this, but if not go to your local vet and they can suggest something.
