Hello!
This is my first post and it is a big one. I really want to get a kitten from the local homeless pet shelter BUT already have a 12 year old cat. She is a big, tubby tabby cat named Hoops (female, spayed and declawed in front) that lounges like it is her day job and is a very mellow feline.
If I were to adopt a new kitten (I'm looking at a 5 week old male currently) what are the possible risks in doing so? Will my current cat get stressed/upset/become crazy? I want to add a new pet to the house without causing an uproar (or meow!).
So, what is the best way to introduce a new kitten to my 12 year old cat and are there any other tips or pointers I should know about?
Thanks a million and take care,
~Styles
This is my first post and it is a big one. I really want to get a kitten from the local homeless pet shelter BUT already have a 12 year old cat. She is a big, tubby tabby cat named Hoops (female, spayed and declawed in front) that lounges like it is her day job and is a very mellow feline.
If I were to adopt a new kitten (I'm looking at a 5 week old male currently) what are the possible risks in doing so? Will my current cat get stressed/upset/become crazy? I want to add a new pet to the house without causing an uproar (or meow!).
So, what is the best way to introduce a new kitten to my 12 year old cat and are there any other tips or pointers I should know about?
Thanks a million and take care,
~Styles