Hi,
I brought home a new kitten and my 3 year old female cat hates him.
So my situation is that I recently moved to a place with my cat and there was already a cat who lived here but is a 100% outdoor cat. My cat, Mow, seemed to like her and tries to play with her on occasion but the older outside cat has no interest.
My friend's neighbor had kittens and I brought one home. Except I was unaware there was a proper way to introduce cats and it did not go well.
I have put the kitten in his own room with everything he needs and have been letting him come out for a little while each day. I also go in and play with him during the day as well. Occasionally he escapes and for some reason runs toward Mow even though she hisses and growls and makes it clear she wants nothing to do with him.
I've tried the sock rubbing but Mow doesn't like to be rubbed with it.
My main problem besides not really knowing what I should be doing, is that Mow has started peeing and pooping on one of my couches and I have no idea how to remedy this situation. What can I do to stop this?
Another problem is that the kitten cries a lot. I know he's little and it's not his fault, but is there anything I can do without making my other cat feel left out? He has a radio and toys in his room currently.
Sorry this is rather long and kind of jumbled, I just don't have any idea what I am doing and I feel like I'm doing it all wrong. If anyone has any advice as to what I should do, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
I brought home a new kitten and my 3 year old female cat hates him.
So my situation is that I recently moved to a place with my cat and there was already a cat who lived here but is a 100% outdoor cat. My cat, Mow, seemed to like her and tries to play with her on occasion but the older outside cat has no interest.
My friend's neighbor had kittens and I brought one home. Except I was unaware there was a proper way to introduce cats and it did not go well.
I have put the kitten in his own room with everything he needs and have been letting him come out for a little while each day. I also go in and play with him during the day as well. Occasionally he escapes and for some reason runs toward Mow even though she hisses and growls and makes it clear she wants nothing to do with him.
I've tried the sock rubbing but Mow doesn't like to be rubbed with it.
My main problem besides not really knowing what I should be doing, is that Mow has started peeing and pooping on one of my couches and I have no idea how to remedy this situation. What can I do to stop this?
Another problem is that the kitten cries a lot. I know he's little and it's not his fault, but is there anything I can do without making my other cat feel left out? He has a radio and toys in his room currently.
Sorry this is rather long and kind of jumbled, I just don't have any idea what I am doing and I feel like I'm doing it all wrong. If anyone has any advice as to what I should do, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!