Cat people
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CrossMyHeart
06-14-2006, 4:14 PM
I had posted a while ago about getting a lap dog, but now that's out. The girl I'm moving in with has a cat of her own that is easily spooked so I don't want to risk things with a puppy. I'll get another cat instead.
Now, I'm just wondering what to expect when introducing a kitten to an older cat. Will that be problematic?
Also, are some types of cats better tempered than others like dogs are? What type do you suggest, if so?
And I've already chosen a name, Laurier, whether it's a girl or a boy. (La-ree-ay for those that don't know French).
Thank you for your help!
"She's got a fashion queen walk and she wears her blue jeans faded." Sam Roberts, Paranoia
Re: Cat people
odalisque
06-14-2006, 5:58 PM
Cats are so independent so its really difficult to distinguish types from one another (say a calico from a Siamese). If you get a kitten, it should acclimate to your home and other cat in no time. I got my kitten when my other cat was around 6 years old and they are perfectly fine. The older one bullies her occasionally (pounces on her, does the occasional hiss), but I think he is just being playful. Although cats are a bit territorial, they eventually adapt to newcomers on their own time.
Good luck in finding the perfect kitten!
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Re: Cat people
handbagaddict
06-14-2006, 6:54 PM
We have three cats and what we did when we brought home the two new cats was ease them into the situation by keeping them in separate rooms for a few days. They would sniff each other, meow and bat at each other underneath the doors. After a few days, we introduced them for a few minutes and worked up to longer and longer periods. This is especially important with male cats because they get territorial and will pee. Actually, if your room mate has a male, I would aim for getting a female. Male cats tend to be territorial of one another.
Good luck!
Re: Cat people
hautekitty
06-14-2006, 10:15 PM
Are you moving into her place or are you both moving into a new place togeather? Because if its her place her cat isnt going to want another cat in his territory, especially if he had always been alone. But if its a new place and you get a fixed girl cat (assuming hers is a boy) you should be ok, just keep an eye on them at first. Usually adult cats dont feel threatened by kittens anyway. either way im sure after a while they will get along... they might pee everywhere to mark their territory at first though haha.
Re: Cat people
CrossMyHeart
06-14-2006, 11:47 PM
Her cat is female and we're moving into a new apartment.
Thanks for the tips guys, you're all awesome!
"She's got a fashion queen walk and she wears her blue jeans faded." Sam Roberts, Paranoia