Why is my cat mad at me after getting a new kitten?

Your older cat may have a period of time when it tries to establish a hierarchy with the new kitten. 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.

Why is my cat attacking me after getting a kitten?

Play aggression One of the most common types of aggression is play aggression. Vigorous play in cats is part of normal cat behaviour. Often, owners contribute to the problem by playing roughly with the cat when it is a little kitten, rewarding it for biting and clawing by continuing the play.

Why does my cat hate me after getting a kitten?

Getting a new kitten does not mean you care about the new kitten and forget the old one. This will make your cat feel lonely, and he/she will think you are ignoring him/her and then he/she hates you and even hates the new kitten also.

How long does it take a cat to get used to a new kitten?

It can take several weeks to several months for a cat to get used to a new kitten—and even longer for them to become “friends.” Some cats will learn to tolerate a newcomer, but may never be interested in playing or napping together. In other cases, the cat will take to the kitten right away.

Will my cat ever forgive me for getting another cat?

If your cat trusts you, it won’t hold a grudge. A cat will forgive another cat that it knows, but there will be ongoing hostility between two unfamiliar cats. Get your cat into a reliable routine to build trust between you and your cat. Also, learn to identify the signs that your cat is upset with you.

How do I stop my older cat from attacking my kitten?

With these ideas in mind, here are the steps to resolve—or, better yet—avoid aggression between cats:

1. Spay or neuter your pets.
2. Introduce cats slowly.
3. Make sure there are enough resources in the home to avoid feelings of mistrust and competition.
4. Make sure everyone is getting enough play time.

Why is my cat attacking my other cat all of a sudden?

Some of the underlying non-medical causes for aggression between cats in the same household include fear, lack of socialisation, inappropriate introduction of a new cat, overcrowding (i.e. not enough vertical or horizontal space, too few resources etc), redirected aggression, play and predation.

Will my cat get jealous of a kitten?

Just like some people, cats can become jealous when they feel they’re being excluded or their environment has changed drastically or suddenly. The jealousy may be triggered by any number of events: Poor socialization as a kitten may lead a cat to become codependent on you and display signs of jealousy at times.

Will my older cat hurt my kitten?

A kitten under 16 weeks old is a baby, physically weak, and can easily be hurt by an older cat. So, your primary concern is for protecting the kitten. This is not typical, though, especially for adult cats who never had any dealings with little kittens. Most adult cats don’t act like mother substitutes to kittens.

Will my cat be OK with a new kitten?

Given time, many cats will accept a new kitten. When you think your older cat is comfortable around your kitten, you can start to let your kitten have more freedom, under supervision. Your other cat will probably dislike it if your kitten comes along and eats their food.

How do I make my cat comfortable with a new kitten?

Let her smell your hands, covered with the scent of the kitten, and give her treats to comfort her and build an association between the new smell and ‘good things happening’. Gradually introduce the kitten’s scent into the household over the first few days, swapping food bowls and bedding.

What to do when you get a new kitten?

Keep the New Cat in Their Own Room – If you have a spare room then you should use this to home the new cat for a few days. Put everything they’ll need in there. A litter box, food and water bowls, a comfy bed (that they probably won’t use), scratching post, and so on.

Why is my cat hissing at me because of new kitten?

My Cat Is Hissing at Me Because of New Kitten Your cat will often act like they are upset at you too when you bring a new cat into the home. Don’t take this personally, in my experience it’s really not the case. It’s more likely that your cat is upset because of the new cat entering the home and they are in a mood.

Why does my cat hate my new cat?

Your current cat probably doesn’t hate your new cat, she’s probably just scared of him. If you already have one or more cats and you bring a new cat home, the reaction of your old (or resident cat or cats), may simply be to avoid the new cat.

Why is my resident cat still scared of my new cat?

Sometimes, even when you have followed all the appropriate introduction techniques outlined in the links above, your resident cat may still act frightened of your new cat, even weeks later. One common reason for this is that the resident cat perhaps hasn’t seen another cat for a long time.