We may be getting a new family member tomorrow in the form of a white male kitten, about 10 weeks old.
However, I worry that our current kitty, Buddy, may become aggressive or begin spraying. Now, he's not aggressive in personality, he is very much like a Ragdoll and doesn't have much of a fight in him. But I'm not certain how he will react to a new kitten on his turf.
Reason for a kitten? Buddy is very lonely when I and my girlfriend aren't home, he sits at the door awaiting our return much like a dog would. He plays with himself, and doesn't seem to socially enjoy us playing with him. Hence the idea of getting him a young playmate to bring out more of the kitten in him.
It just worries me that he may start spraying territorially, or become aggressive toward the little one.
Any suggestions as to possible introduction techniques to ease them into knowing eachother, or ways to cut the spraying IF he does do it? And yes, Buddy is fixed, as will the kitten be when he is old enough.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
However, I worry that our current kitty, Buddy, may become aggressive or begin spraying. Now, he's not aggressive in personality, he is very much like a Ragdoll and doesn't have much of a fight in him. But I'm not certain how he will react to a new kitten on his turf.
Reason for a kitten? Buddy is very lonely when I and my girlfriend aren't home, he sits at the door awaiting our return much like a dog would. He plays with himself, and doesn't seem to socially enjoy us playing with him. Hence the idea of getting him a young playmate to bring out more of the kitten in him.
It just worries me that he may start spraying territorially, or become aggressive toward the little one.
Any suggestions as to possible introduction techniques to ease them into knowing eachother, or ways to cut the spraying IF he does do it? And yes, Buddy is fixed, as will the kitten be when he is old enough.
Any suggestions are appreciated.