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ZailaGrace - 06 Apr 2006 20:29 GMT

I have 7 month old neutered male tabby, he's been spoiled ever since we got
him being treated like a child. We recently got a 12 week male un-neutered
kitten from a man who had been giving them away for free, who immediately ran
under our futon in the living room and has been hiding there for 2 days
without eating/drinking or using his litter box, he's simply terrified. My
older cat was curious about him, but seems scared...running and hissing when
he came to close. The kitten simply cowers in the corner under the couch
shivering. Now, I've heard to take the slow approach when intorducing new
cats, keeping them in seperate rooms but, I live in a smaller 1 bedroom
apartment and have a newborn so I can't allow the cats in my room, the two
cats can't realy help but be near each other. So what can i do to make the
situation more livable for everyone? Sonny the older cat doesn't seem to want
to have much to do with the little guy now. He just...doesn't seem to like
him. HELP! I couldn't bare getting rid of the little one.

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Gail - 06 Apr 2006 20:46 GMT

You need to separate the two and place the kitten in a room by himself with
food, water, litter, and a bed. Gradually you can expose them to each other.
This should be done slowly and methodically. Even if you place the kitten in
the bathroom this should be done.
Gail

>I have 7 month old neutered male tabby, he's been spoiled ever since we got
> him being treated like a child. We recently got a 12 week male un-neutered
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> to have much to do with the little guy now. He just...doesn't seem to like
> him. HELP! I couldn't bare getting rid of the little one.

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Gail - 06 Apr 2006 20:49 GMT

Unless you provide the kitten with a safe place of his own, he will remain
scared to death. If you cannot segregate him even in a bathroom, you can try
buying a very large dog crate and keep him in there with food, water,
litter, and a soft bed.
Gail

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John Doe - 06 Apr 2006 23:26 GMT

> I have 7 month old neutered male tabby, he's been spoiled ever
> since we got him being treated like a child. We recently got a 12
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> have much to do with the little guy now. He just...doesn't seem to
> like him. HELP! I couldn't bare getting rid of the little one.

Do you have a bathroom? If the cat is terrified, it's not going to
mind being cooped up.

Good luck.

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John Doe - 06 Apr 2006 23:29 GMT

By the way. If they fight, clip the aggressor's claws. At the same
time, keep in mind that the aggressor might be stressed and acting
defensively.

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ZailaGrace - 07 Apr 2006 00:40 GMT

>> I have 7 month old neutered male tabby, he's been spoiled ever
>> since we got him being treated like a child. We recently got a 12
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>Good luck.

Well, we tried having him in the bedroom, with all the supplies, he meowed
and scratched at the door the whole time, this lastest a good hour and a half.
Same in the bathroom. He seemed fine when he was let out, but hissed at my
other cat. He didn't run. It was the older one who seemed scared. Either way,
nothing seems to be working. The only place the kitten seems to feel
comfortable is under the couch. He actually seems, relaxed under there.

Thanks for the tips.

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IBen Getiner - 07 Apr 2006 07:08 GMT

> I have 7 month old neutered male tabby, he's been spoiled ever since we got
> him being treated like a child. We recently got a 12 week male un-neutered
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> to have much to do with the little guy now. He just...doesn't seem to like
> him. HELP! I couldn't bare getting rid of the little one.

Get rid of the newcomer NOW. Do it before he screws up your existing
kat's world. They obviously aren't going to click, so make it soon.
That or get a bigger appartment.

IBen

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