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montanacowboy

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Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 01:44 PM

Nov 16

NO!
We have been at it for over a year now, same situation and have just learned to live with young wild kitty flying through the house and poor older cat just having to take it.

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Advice from Experience: How long does it take an old house cat to deal with a new kitten? [View all] NNadir Nov 16 OP

One thing I highly suggest is to keep them separated at least until vet does Fe-Leuk / FIV test SheltieLover Nov 16 #1

Try one of the cat pheromone plug in diffuser, similar to the brand Feliway. I had a lot of Ziggysmom Nov 16 #2

Short Answer montanacowboy Nov 16 #3

Had same Rebl2 Nov 17 #11

Probably yes, but it will take time and patience Ndp5 Nov 16 #4

All of the previous responses are great biophile Nov 16 #5

Pets SuzyandPuffpuff Nov 16 #6

The kitten needs a kitten. They will play with each other... 3catwoman3 Nov 16 #7

See if you can get her comfortable with the kitten's smell Ponietz Nov 16 #8

New kitten should be bathed Figarosmom Nov 17 #9

We took her to the vet yesterday. She seems to be perfectly healthy. NNadir Nov 17 #10