How do introduce new kitten to 2 year old cat?
i have done this b4 but i don't think i did it right, i had another 3 year old cat (but he ran away) and now the kitten that i was trying to introduce to my 3 year old cat it the cat that i'm gong to introduce to the new kitten( so i will have 2 cats if u get me sorry if u don't) but anyway i'm getting a kitten and i don't know how do it and what to do when i bring him\she home my other cat is a 2 year old ragdoll she doesn't really like people that much but when i get the new kitty i think she will start to like us if she she's the new kitty playing with us and stuff so, what should i do when i bring him\her home? How do properly introduce the kitty to my 2 year old ragdoll?
MY OLD CAT HATES MY NEW KITTEN! PLEASE HELP!?
My cat hissed and threatened my kitten for a while but in a week or two she just stopped. Make sure to not let your cat hurt the kitten, Give the cat alot of attention so she doesnt feel like they are replacing her, she may hiss and you and scratch you but just talk to her gently. GIVE YOUR CAT ALOT OF ATTENTION!! If ever you are playing with the kittens and she comes, stop playing with the kitten and play with the cat (but dont neglect the kitten, just give your cat a more attention than they get) Make sure she gets the first pick at everything i.e. when she eats dont let the kitten try to steal her food, when she wants to play with toys let her play with them before the kitten, make sure the kitten know that shes the boss round here. I found that making them eat together helps, put the bowls away from each other and put the cat and the kitten in front of the bowls, eating is a social thing for cats. It will also give her time to check the kitten out. I dont know if this helps but when the cat was sleeping we put the kitten next to her and it cuddled up to her, sometimes the cats motherly instincts kicks in and she might clean it, just be VERY careful, the cat may hurt it if you arent there when it wakes up, NEVER leave them alone together. My cat hated the kitten and everything that smelled like it and everyone, including people who had never touched the kitten. But she just stopped hissing and became friends with the kitten after a week or 2. Your cat will probably accept the new kitten in a week or 2. but the important thing is to NEVER tell her off for hissing at the kitten, she is just doing the natural thing and is probably jealous just when she does this cuddle her it will make her feel like she is more important. Hope i helped:)
How can I make my old cat like my new kitten?
Cats are, by nature, solitary creatures. They are not pack animals, like dogs. They exist in loose societies, where personal boundaries are respected. So, your cat does not have an inherent desire to associate with new kittens.She will actually grow tolerant, and maybe even even fond, of this kitten over time, but it takes TIME.I start by putting the kitten in a large cage/crate right near where my cats eat and where their litter box is. If I use a wire dog crate, the collapsable kind that’s easy to store when not in use. A cage for a, say, Labarador Retriever…a 50–60# dog…is the perfect size. The wire cage makes the kitten visible at all times to the other cat(s.)The cage should be self-contained…food, water, litter box and bed. If the room is cool, I use a sturdy little box with a bit of blanket in it for the bed. The kitten can go inside it for warmth and security and can sit on top of it also.That way, your cat has to be exposed to the kitten every time it eats/drinks/poops. AND, the kitten has the same exposure. Plus it learns one room of your house…it’s strange new home…well.After a week or so, I open the cage door. The kitten can then explore the room around it, and your cat can explore the kitten. Eventually, the kitten will begin to explore the house, too. Then, you can go back to relying on you original litter box location. Expect hisses and swipes…even a scratch or two…as your cat establishes “the rules.” You can also help bu playing weith them…maybe using the “squeaky mouse on a string tied to a stick” that I use. The cats get so caught up in the play that they forget each other for a while. Most pet stores sell these. I like the mice that squeak, (you can tell them because they have a pull-tab for the battery) because they grab the cats’ attention so well.Good luck, and BE PATIENT. This process WILL WORK, but it can take months for them to be completely tolerant of each other.
HOw early can I get my kitten tested for FIV and FelV?
This a very personal subject for me right now. Both these viruses are very contages. It can be tracked into you house, kittie can step on it, clean their paws and be infected. I just took my other kittie down to be cremated this morning. Both became infected after several years. I don't know why I didn't have them vaccinated. My point here is, get it vax. as soon as the vet will do it. I'm not so sure how soon they will do it, but I know they do not have to be very old. Thankyou for thinking of that, I just wish I would have been smart enough to have thought of it myself.
Adopting a FeLV kitten?
Do NOT adopt this kitten. A "soft" positive is still a positive. This rescue group is using confusing terminology with you. What is likely to have happened in this situation is that the kitten tested positive on the quick snap test most shelter use but negative on bloodwork sent out to a lab. (Think of a rapid strep test done in your doctors office versus the one they call you a few days later about). The other possibility is that the kitten tested positive on the snap test but the positive "dot" was faint. That kitten is still considered positive until multiple test confirm it is negative. No rescue group should suggest that a kitten with a questionable feline leukemia status is ok to be adopted into a home with ANY other cat. If the kitten is adopted into your home and ends up being positive, it will infect your adult cat unless you abide by very strict cleaning and separation rules. Aka, the kitten and your cat never share a space and you wash your hands and change clothes after handling the kitten. If the kitten is adopted into a home with another positive cat and turns out to be negative, then it will be likely the kitten will contract it from the positive cat in the home. This kitten needs to be adopted as an only cat or be placed into an experienced foster home until its FeLv status is known for sure. As for the life span of a positive cat, it is generally 2-3 years from the time it contracts felv. Cats that live out full lives with the disease are either incredibly lucky or more likely, were a false positive and actually never had felv. While I applaud you wanting to give this kitten a chance, do not put your cat at risk. As for the rescue group, I can only hope that you spoke with a well meaning, but uninformed volunteer.
At what age should you test a kitten for FELV/FIV? I have 2 other cats.?
I find most people mis-guess kittens age. As for testing, I test kittens at 8 weeks old with no problems and the test are accurate. Also, most kittens are weaned by the time they are 6-7 weeks old. Heck, there are some kittens that will nurse a queen until they are 6 months old if you let them....and you don't! I start feeding kittens a gruel mixture at 4 weeks old, by 6 weeks they are in cat heaven and eating like little piggies. At 6 weeks your kitten does not need a milk substitute, just a good, high quality kitten food, I recommend "Orijen cat and kitten" dry moistened and some By Nature Organics added in. I have sold many kittens over the past 10 years and most breeders, like myself, recommend neutering or spaying at 6 months old. Don't let the inexperience of people scare you, in over 10 years of breeding I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER had a 4 month old kitten ready to breed. Most females are ready between 7-9 months old and males are slower, usually between 9-10 months old. I have a Tom right now who just turned 10 months and he still has not showed much interest in breeding. Good luck and I am positive your kitten will be fine! Edited to add: There is no guarantee that neutering a kitten will keep them from spraying. Many years back I had a 4 month old male who started spraying (very dominent personality) and once I got him neutered, he still sprayed until his dying day. Also, once you neuter a male cat those wonderful, full jowls will fade, it is the testosterone that keep that look and once the testosterone is gone so go the jowls. You really don't see that look until they are mature. Also, not all whole Toms spray, my breeding Tom does not spray and has never sprayed, he is also very layed back and NOT aggresive at all!! FYI, female cats can also spray, though not as common it does happen and I have dealt with in over the years.. Generally cats that spray are dominent cats with dominent personalities. Also, if the enviornment the cat lives in is over crowed or stressful this will sometimes trigger spraying, thus the reason I only keep 5 breeders at any given time. I have had several toms over the years that do not spray...another bit of mis-information given by lack of experience with people. :)
How would buying a new kitten affect my current 6-year-old cat?
I’m going to be completely honest with you here, and it is not my intent to insult you or make you feel bad. It’s just the facts.It’s not wise to bring a kitten into an environment with a cat that spends a lot of time outdoors, and hunts animals (which means she likely has at least one infectious disease, and is at high risk for parasites, both of which could kill a kitten).Cats should be indoor only for optimal health and quality of life. Harness walks and catios are good solutions for allowing cats to safely spend time outside. Indoor cats are living into their 20s these days when properly cared for. Allowing cats outside can shave DECADES off their lives. Outdoor cats rarely live to see age 5. Depending on how much time she spends outdoors, and how often she fights other cats and eats wild animals, your cat could be considered elderly at 6 years.I don’t know the circumstances under which you acquired this cat, so I’m not casting judgment on you for this. If she was a stray, and you kind of own her, but she’s mostly stray, then okay, I see that, but she’s not really yours in a real sense.If you commit to make your current cat indoor-only, and take her to the vet for a full blood and parasite workup to see what she has, and if those things can be treated, and treat them, and she has no contagious diseases, THEN you can start thinking about whether or not getting a kitten is a good idea. Not just for your existing cat, but for the kitten.If you are not willing to do all that, just wait for your existing cat to pass away before getting a kitten. It likely won’t be long.
I have a cat with FeLV. He is three months old. How can I best take care of him?
First be sure to have your cat retested in 30 days …. About 50% of cats will clear the initial infection and be negative when retested … beyond that keep him healthy … keep him inside and away from other cats he could catch diseases from …. Feed him a healthy diet …. Neuter him so he can’t pass on the disease thru breeding or fighting …. Last any sickness or illness must be seen to immediately as they can become severe very quickly
My 10-month-old male cat - Benny - was diagnosed with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) this week, and already has symptoms of a non-regenerative anemia. At this moment, what are the state-of-the-art treatments for FeLV that could help him?
It is so hard to watch a loved one suffer, no matter the species. My heart goes out to you.While a Pubmed or AVMA search could answer this question better than I, I think a more important consideration is the effect of the diagnosis and treatment cat's quality of life. Is the treatment itself going to cause a lot of pain and discomfort? Will it make enough of a difference in her daily functioning to be worth her going through it, not to mention the expense? If it were me, my first step would be to have a conversation with my vet (or another vet, if I wanted a second opinion), on what he would do if it were his own pet. When it comes to my own pets, I tend to prize self-reliance above all else, even if the total lifespan is significantly reduced. One free-and-easy year far outweighs five of having to be carried to and from the litter pan. Once you've figured out what you want your cat's life to be like, you'll be in a much better position to find what you're looking for. Best of luck.