Thread: Nervous about first kitten

Hey. I have a 23 week old coonie who I introduced to my 5yr old girl and 4yr old boy (girl is Siamese x and boy is domestic short hair). Kitten was fine, he loved his big bro and sis. Both adult cats were a bit funny at first. Bit of hissing and running away. My adult boy was fine within a few hours and adult girl took about 4-4 days to come around completely. They are now the best of friends.

Yes noses will be put out but you just have to sit back and let them get to know each other. Plenty of love and attention to the older cat but you have to allow the kitten to explore his new home and let the adult cat get over any annoyance it may have.

When I first introduced my adult boy to my adult girl all those years ago they had love at first sight, so it depends on the cats I guess. Probably also depends on if the other cat is neutered. Hopefully it is because entire animals will scent mark and that can cause fights. Might be worth desexing older cat if it isn't already. I'm assuming kitten will be desexed. May also need to put down another litter tray.

Don't worry too much, they will work themselves out. If older cat wants to hiss and hide under the bed for 5 hours then that's fine, let it. It just needs to adjust.

Good luck!!!