How Do You Get An Older Cat To Accept A New Kitten?
Adopting a kitten can be a fun and exciting event–but it can also mean trouble if you have an older cat who doesn’t appreciate the new kitten’s arrival. A cat who has spent his entire life in a one-cat household will likely have more problems adjusting than a cat who has been part of a multi-cat household. He may never fully accept a new kitten in his life, but with a little effort and patience, it is possible to get an older cat to tolerate the presence of a younger cat. Create a separate space for your new kitten. Put her in a room away from your older cat where she can feel secure and where your older cat won’t feel threatened by her presence. Provide your new kitten with her own water bowl, food bowl and litter box. Allow the older cat to become familiar with the new kitten’s scent. You can accomplish this by letting your older cat smell the new kitten’s scent on your clothes, by exchanging their bedding and by allowing them to sniff each other under the door. The latter should be
