Should I let my cat hiss at the new kitten?

Allow Your Cat to Establish a Hierarchy Your older cat may hiss and swat at the kitten when the newcomer does something unfavorable. This is completely normal and as long as it is just hissing and swatting, do your best to not interfere.

What does it mean when a cat hisses at a kitten?

Your cat may be feeling protective of their home and territory. If a kitten is jumping on a cat or trying to entice them to play when they aren’t feeling like it, hissing is a common result. Sometimes, older cats hiss at kittens just to establish dominance. The cat is letting the newcomer know that they’re the boss.

Will my cat hurt a new kitten?

A kitten under 16 weeks old is a baby, physically weak, and can easily be hurt by an older cat. Your goal is to try to not have negative things happens between the new kitten and the older cat (except a bit of hissing). There are some adult cats who take to little kittens right away, happily filling in as “mom”.

What if my cat hates my new kitten?

If either party appears aggressive, fearful or just unsure, don’t force the interaction. Separate them again and continue with scent swapping. Cat and/or kitten may vary with their reactions; from curious to unconcerned, playful to nervous. Make sure both have plenty of space and the ability to retreat if necessary.

Can two cats share a litter box?

According to experts in feline behavior, it is not advised to provide two cats with only one litterbox. In fact, these experts recommend to have an equal number of litter boxes to that of cats, plus one. In other words, if you have two cats, you should provide them with three litter boxes.

What do I do if my cat hates my new kitten?

Gradually get closer to the door, but take it very slowly, monitor reactions, go back a step or two if your cat gets aroused, and so on. Eventually, the cat may begin to feel more comfortable in the presence of your new kitten, and start to accept the kitten as a new member of the household.

Can a cat be jealous of her kittens?

They can, it depends on the mother cats level of attachment to the human who’s giving her kittens attention. If there’s no strong attachment to the human then she would not. The jealousy will really show up when the kittens are around wean off age.

Why is my cat hissing at me because of new kitten?

My Cat Is Hissing at Me Because of New Kitten Your cat will often act like they are upset at you too when you bring a new cat into the home. Don’t take this personally, in my experience it’s really not the case. It’s more likely that your cat is upset because of the new cat entering the home and they are in a mood.

What happens when you introduce a new kitten to your cat?

Introducing a new cat or kitten to the home is always an interesting experience. Your ‘old’ cat, the one that already lives there, is rarely going to welcome them with open arms. The usual reaction is to hiss, growl, snarl, be standoffish and stare, and perform any other passive-aggressive behaviors they have.

Why won’t my new cat accept another cat?

There Is a Large Age Gap – The age of the cats you’re introducing can make a difference to how well one, or both of them are willing to accept the other. Older cats are generally less welcoming of younger cats with a lot more energy and activity, and vice versa.

Why do cats move their kittens from one room to another?

If a cat had kittens, she’ll want a spot that is well away from lots of movement, even in the home. Too much foot traffic in a room or too much interaction with her kittens too soon are both causes for her to move her kittens. In addition, if a room is too noisy or too bright, she may decide to move her kittens to a more secluded location.