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Rob - 30 Jul 2004 20:06 GMT

Hi,

My wife and I got a kitten last night. We already have two other cats, one
around 15 and the other one around two. The 15 male cat is fine with the
kitten, and isn't really causing any problems, the kitten is also settling
in very well, however the 2 year old female cat is hissing and hiding from
the kitten, any idea as to why the 2 year old is hiding?

Rob

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kworley - 30 Jul 2004 21:38 GMT

> Hi,
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> in very well, however the 2 year old female cat is hissing and hiding from
> the kitten, any idea as to why the 2 year old is hiding?

She needs a bit more time to adjust to the newcomer. Some cats will
accept a new kitten immediately, but most need a couple of
days/weeks/months. Take it slowly and don't force her. She'll
probably stop hiding after a couple of days to a week, but she may not
do more than tolerate the kitten for some time afterwards. Give her
lots of positive attention when she does come out so that she doesn't
feel like she's being ignored.

Katrina

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Rob - 30 Jul 2004 23:43 GMT

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> Katrina

Thanks,

Another thoguht that I had was maybe because the 2 year old, was the rut of
the litter that she was from, and she was rejected by her mother at birth
and had to be hand fed etc.

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~*Connie*~ - 31 Jul 2004 11:26 GMT

> > > Hi,
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> the litter that she was from, and she was rejected by her mother at birth
> and had to be hand fed etc.

it is most often the newest cat to the household that has a problem with an
"intruder". she's aware that new boundaries are going to have to be set,
and she's afraid that she'll loose out to the new one. Give her lots of
love and attention when the kitten is around. Give her treats and special
play time. Do your best to ignore the kitten when she is around.

Good luck!

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