We just welcomed an 8 week old kitten into our lives, and couldn't be happier. Though one of my roommates is bringing a kitten that is about a month younger into the household (as soon as it is old enough to leave it's mother). What problems might we encounter when bringing these two young cats from different litters together? Anyone have any suggestions about how to make the trasition as smooth as possible?
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Integrating Kittens
- Thread starter phiermouse
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They might fight, and you will have to supervise them at ALL times when they are together. When you aren't there to supervise, you need to seperate them. Now, some cats won't fight, but you should still seperate when you aren't there. I've heard that if they do fight, you can take some Vanilla Extract, and place a dab on EACH cat's nose and tail. Now, to the cats, they will smell the same. That could help introduce them. Also, I've heard suggestions to put the new kitty in a room with a blanket or something cloth to lay on. Then, after kitty has laid on it for a while, give it to other kitty and let he/she lay on it for a while, and switch back and forth.
I hope all goes well with your new kitty! Good luck!
It has been my experience that when they are young, there isn't too much of a problem. You will, of course, want to make sure they stay separated until both have received a clean bill of health from their vets though. When you do introduce them, make sure that both of you are around to supervise their activities. They may hiss and spit a little and yes, they may even fight some, but this is normal behavior and unless they are drawing blood, opening skin or in some other way posing a serious threat to the other, then let them duke it out. It is their way of establishing the hierarchy in your home.
