How to make friends an adult cat with a kitten

Connoisseurs and lovers of cats rarely keep only one furry friend at home - often in the future they will take a small kitten to the house so that the mustachioed pet will not be bored and lonely. And at the same time, the problem often arises of how to make friends a cat living for a long time in a house, considering itself a full owner in the house, and a young newly arrived cat.

Each owner has a desire, so that the young and experienced cats become friends, live in full harmony and understanding. This is easy to achieve by observing some rules and applying little tricks.

How to make a kitten and cat make friends?

First you need to get used to the idea that an adult cat living in a house does not immediately get used to a new little neighbor. It rarely happens that they make friends right away, but if the tailed mistress of the house is calm and friendly, she will quickly accept a new guest. As a rule, cats are neutral towards little kittens, while others show aggression - hiss, make threatening attacks, attack, sometimes even start a fight.

If the owner takes the second animal into the house deliberately, it is better to take the baby no older than three months. Then the cat’s maternal instincts may even wake up, and the small lump adapts easily. But if the appearance of a new family member was spontaneous (presented, picked up on the street, etc.), then some methods will have to be applied to make the animals friends.

So, expert advice:

1. At the first meeting and acquaintance, the owner must be present. You cannot leave animals alone with each other unattended.
2. The little pet still does not know that the first acquaintance is hard, but the adult cat needs to be a little cheered up before this procedure - stroking, giving something tasty.
3. If there is no visible aggression from the side of the old-timer in relation to the new neighbor, then you should not rush things, pushing animals towards each other by force. It is necessary to closely monitor their behavior and not expect that the cat will immediately accept a new neighbor with open arms. They can get used to one another for a long time - many days and months. And while this addiction is going on, the territory should be divided, as well as the resources (tray, dishes, and so on). Settle the little alien away from the favorite places of the furry old-timer, otherwise the baby will have to tight. And the resource section will help prevent conflicts in the early days and the emergence of mutual stressful situations.
4. You can cheat a little and try to trick an adult cat. Take her favorite treat (feed sauce, for example) and anoint the forehead of a new pet. This will beat off the unfamiliar smell and will interest the adult fluffy mistress of the house with a familiar pleasant aroma.

How to introduce a kitten to a cat

If a male cat already lives in the house, then the appearance of a small relative can turn into a big problem. The fact is that male cats lack a maternal instinct, and they experience only hostile feelings towards other cats (even small ones) that encroach on their territory.

Owners and owners should be patient, do not swear at animals, do not leave in one room in the hope that they will make friends, and do not use force. Otherwise, you can get only two cats in a state of stress and forever say goodbye to the dream of their friendship. If you take into account the characteristics of both animals, there will be more chances that the acquaintance will be easier. One of the features - cats in every way defend their territory, and the appearance of a stranger is perceived as an encroachment. Therefore, it is better to introduce them to each other gradually. Here are some of the nuances of this process:

1. Having brought home a small kitten, it is better to settle it for several days (about a week) separately from adults in another room. Let him stay in the box for the first couple of days, and when he gets used to it, let him run. During this time, you should not bring the young pet and the old-timer cat together - let them get used to the smells of other animals. And the kitten will adapt and adapt in a new house during this period.
2. When the baby leaves his box, where he lived for the first time, it must be taken out to where the cat owner lives. It makes sense to change the litter for the cats, and if possible the cats themselves. Let the old-timer and the newcomer study each other's smells and get used to them. And after 5-7 days to reduce their nose to nose and introduce. By the way, the method is suitable if there are problems in getting to know a cat.
3. Acquaintance should occur exclusively under the supervision of the owner. If one of the parties began to show even the slightest signs of aggression, then you should immediately interrupt the date and breed both animals. And in no case can not be blamed for showing aggressive cat. No need to shame him, let alone physically punish him. Cats are created by nature as loners, and he does such things instinctively, and not because there are any other reasons. The next attempt to bring the two cats closer should be repeated no earlier than the next day.
4. If there is no aggression in contact, then you should carefully monitor the cats. Do not forget about separate resources. Both pets - a small beginner and a large old-timer - must have personal trays, separate bowls, bedding, etc. And you need to arrange them so that on the way to them the cat's paths do not intersect. Then there will be no competition and struggle for possession of the right thing and there will be no infringement of rights.
5. When both cats become friends, you can begin to bring their bowls together with food, gradually moving them closer and closer. In the same way, it is worth bringing the trays together until they are in the same room. The owner in communication with the kitten should observe the principle of equality. That is, give him as much attention as an adult pet. Otherwise, jealousy and hostile feelings for the new resident will appear. You should also play evenly with both cats.

And if the owner believes that he tried all the methods and all kinds of ways, but the problem remains, then the only option remains: to give the kitten to other owners.

If animals live in the house, then it is full of joy, positive emotions and happiness. In order for their life together to go together peacefully and peacefully, you need to work hard, showing patience and attention. Having shown these emotions to the maximum, you can defeat nature and make an adult cat make friends with a small, thoughtless kitten. And then the good mood in the house will be more than exactly twice!

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