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Pets

SuzyandPuffpuff

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6. Pets

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 02:07 PM

Nov 16

I've worked with animals wild and domestic for 30 yrs currently own cat boarding facility. Cats aren't dogs. They aren't pack animals. I've seen cats live in their 20's. Let the old cat do what she wants. She won't kill the kitten. She'll get enough of it and pummel it a few times. Setting boundaries. Kittens and puppies need boundaries. Definitely let the old cat have run of the house. Don't ask her to change. Just monitor. Good luck. And squirt bottles will save Yu haha

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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