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Post by hotfuss73 on Jun 21, 2014 18:47:20 GMT
I was wondering if anyone could advise me - I have a 5yr old beautiful Tortoiseshell Lola and she has only ever had me to herself. I'd like to get a new kitten however I'm scared Lola wouldn't take to her or worse, would attack her.
Lola is generally fun and playful but she definitely has a stubborn streak (haven't they all!) and it has been known for her to lash out if she's done with stroking and cuddles.
Do you think it's possible she could accept a new kitten - if like to think it would be company for her once she got used to the idea!!
Thanks for your help!
Ali.
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Post by zahada on Jun 21, 2014 20:25:44 GMT
I had a tortie and white cat, but in those days her colour was referred to as marmalade. LOL.
When she was about 6 years old we got a male kitten. In those days I was (blissfully) ignorant and just brought the kitten home. She spat and hissed for about a week. Then she got curious. Then her motherly instincts took over and she started to look after him. They finished best of friends.
So to answer your question - it is possible that she will accept him. Many a cats have been introduced into households where there already is a cat or two without problems.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2014 9:06:20 GMT
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Post by tonib on Jun 22, 2014 13:04:10 GMT
It's difficult to say hotfuss73. I've never had a kitten so have only introduced adult cats to each other, with varying degrees of success. I think it really does depend on the individual cats and the introduction process. This might help with introduction process www.yourcat.co.uk/Kitten-care/introducing-a-kitten-to-an-existing-cat.htmlAre you thinking of getting a kitten from a rescue centre? If so they might have some advise as well. |
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Post by lotsofcats on Jun 22, 2014 20:52:56 GMT
Welcome to the forum - I think that your cat will be okay with a kitten, you just need to introduce it gradually to Lola and maybe let it sleep in a separate room until they are used to each other. Of course Lola has a stubborn streak - she's a tortie after all!!!
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Post by hotfuss73 on Jun 23, 2014 8:22:48 GMT
Thank you so much everyone, you have certainly put my mind at rest! I'm hoping that the new kitten will be with me this week so I can let you know our progress....letting them sleep in separate rooms at first is a good idea. However, as Lola is used to having access to the whole house, I can imagine her losing the plot if 1 room was closed off to her. Could be a bumpy ride ahead ;-)
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Post by SarahHound on Jun 23, 2014 10:08:27 GMT
All depends on the cat but with patience most pairings can become friends in time  |
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Post by tonib on Jun 23, 2014 11:02:01 GMT
Thank you so much everyone, you have certainly put my mind at rest! I'm hoping that the new kitten will be with me this week so I can let you know our progress....letting them sleep in separate rooms at first is a good idea. However, as Lola is used to having access to the whole house, I can imagine her losing the plot if 1 room was closed off to her. Could be a bumpy ride ahead ;-) , As Lola is used to the whole house being available to her, can I suggest closing the room you choose for the kitten (we've used a small spare bedroom in the past) for several days before the kitten arrives so she does necessarily associate the room restriction with the smell of the new kitten. Hope all goes well. What variety of kitten are you getting? |
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Post by zahada on Jun 23, 2014 16:34:09 GMT
In addition to closing off one room, you might also start cooling your relationship with Lola slightly, just to prepare her for the times that you will want to be spending with the kitten.
Good luck.
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Post by soarise on Jul 7, 2014 15:03:11 GMT
Hi , good luck with your new arrival , my boy cat (5 at the time) struggled when I bought two new kittens home , it's taken him a long time to accept them and two years on he tolerates them but still not keen , they sleep in separate rooms to him . Be sure to give Lola lots of extra fuss so she doesn't feel pushed aside , I think most cats learn to tolerate each other
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My Chilli was around 18 months when I brought 11 week old Lily home and she just accepted her no problem....it was LIly who was all hisses and arched back 
