Why is my cat swatting at my new kitten?

Cats need to have order and a new member in the home must know where it ranks. 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.

Should I let my cat swat my kitten?

While they may want to fight, don’t allow your cat to do anything more than hiss and swat at the kitten. If your cats do fight, they should be separated for a period of time, and then slowly reintroduced to each other over a period of several days to weeks.

How do I introduce a new cat to my old cat?

So you must start by introducing the cats to each other by “swapping “scent.

1. Place your new cat’s towel on or near your resident cat’s favourite place and encourage him to approach.
2. If your cat starts to hiss, spit or avoid the towel place it on the floor away from his bed or food bowl.

Will My Cat remember me if I don’t see him?

If you’re unable to see your cat for a long time, you might worry that it won’t remember you. Rest assured, though; cats have good long-term memories and are able to remember things for up to 10 years. Of course, this all depends on how old the cat is. Cats lose brain cells as they get older, and this affects their memory.

Can I rehome my Cat without taking them into care?

If you can keep your cat until a home is found, many rehoming organisations will help you with a ‘Direct Rehoming’, which is where the rescue sources the home for you, without needing to take the cat into their care.

How long does it take for a cat to adjust to rehoming?

As such, cats may develop long-term health problems due to short-term stress. How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Owner? It usually takes 1 to 6 months for a cat to adjust to a new owner. Making the rehoming process as comfortable as possible for the cat shortens the amount of time needed.

Should I give up my cat when I’m Pregnant?

It’s also worth noting the huge benefits to baby of having a pet in the home during it’s early years (see New Baby in the Home below). If the following basic rules of hygiene are observed, there is no need at all to give up your cat; Wear rubber gloves when cleaning litter trays, or ask a non-pregnant family member to do litter duty!