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Cat Advice
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:11 pm
A couple of weeks ago a 2-3 month old kitten showed up in the backyard. When I would go back there the kitten would run away. Then I noticed it was a she so I knew I had to tame her so I could get her fixed.
So with cat treats and soft food, after a few weeks I have her sitting on my lap and running to me when I enter the backyard...I named her Sophie. She is sweet and cute and I want to make her an inside cat...BUT....
I have an inside cat named Lolo (Jones). And Lolo loves me more than my Dad and she is jealous and possessive.
Anyone know how to introduce them so they get along?
Here is Sophie
Lolo
So with cat treats and soft food, after a few weeks I have her sitting on my lap and running to me when I enter the backyard...I named her Sophie. She is sweet and cute and I want to make her an inside cat...BUT....
I have an inside cat named Lolo (Jones). And Lolo loves me more than my Dad and she is jealous and possessive.
Anyone know how to introduce them so they get along?
Here is Sophie
Lolo
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Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:12 pm to JodyPlauche
Pussy is undefeated
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:14 pm to JodyPlauche
Just take it slow. Lee them explore and approach each other on their own timetable.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:14 pm to JodyPlauche
It’s not so hard, but it takes a little time. Keep Sophie in a room separated from Lolo. They will be able to smell each other in the house for a few days and get used to that.
That’s half the battle. After a few days, open the door to that room and let them hiss at each other a while. If it gets rough, back in separate rooms. Repeat until they are friends.
That’s half the battle. After a few days, open the door to that room and let them hiss at each other a while. If it gets rough, back in separate rooms. Repeat until they are friends.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:19 pm to JodyPlauche
Dirty hands. Clean your nails after digging for worms
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:23 pm to SpqrTiger
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They will be able to smell each other in the house for a few days and get used to that.
I brought Sophie in yeaterday for a few hours...Lolo approached her and Sophie hissed and hid behind the couch.
But Lolo has been smelling Sophie on me for a few weeks and seems depressed. They both like to sit in my lap...I'm torn.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:31 pm to JodyPlauche
First of all, good on you.
Time and space are what you need. Slowly break those barriers to less and less. Could take days, could take weeks.
Time and space are what you need. Slowly break those barriers to less and less. Could take days, could take weeks.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:32 pm to JodyPlauche
quote:LetThemFight.gif
They both like to sit in my lap...I'm torn.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:38 pm to JodyPlauche
quote:my Sophie is a goof
I named her Sophie. She is sweet and cute
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:40 pm to JodyPlauche
We've had a similar story in the past. It will take time and don't let the kids (if you have any) get too upset if the cats hiss, scream, etc. There likely shouldn't be much physical fighting, but moreso growling, hissing, and tails that are fluffed out and standing up.
You will have to show Lolo over time that Sophie is part of family and act like Sophie is welcome to walk around house and is encouraged.
It may take weeks, sometimes months as some said. 4 cats at my parent's house. 3/4 got to like each other, but there's one sourpuss who just refused to accept the rest, but they are all able to coexist.
Smelling each other out is by far the biggest thing.
I would also consider SEPARATE litter boxes for a while too, and maybe separate food and water as well until they get along. Separate litter boxes are important because Sophie may not feel comfortable going in Lolo's box and will inevitably end up going somewhere else.
You will have to show Lolo over time that Sophie is part of family and act like Sophie is welcome to walk around house and is encouraged.
It may take weeks, sometimes months as some said. 4 cats at my parent's house. 3/4 got to like each other, but there's one sourpuss who just refused to accept the rest, but they are all able to coexist.
Smelling each other out is by far the biggest thing.
I would also consider SEPARATE litter boxes for a while too, and maybe separate food and water as well until they get along. Separate litter boxes are important because Sophie may not feel comfortable going in Lolo's box and will inevitably end up going somewhere else.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:40 pm to SpqrTiger
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It’s not so hard, but it takes a little time. Keep Sophie in a room separated from Lolo. They will be able to smell each other in the house for a few days and get used to that.
Yep, it did take about a month of separating our cats occasionally to adjust. They are solely indoor cats and have been doing fine for 12 years now.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:44 pm to JodyPlauche
Pretty cat.
If they've technically already met face to face, the smelling under the door meeting is out the window.
Also, depending on her age, it's not easy to make an outside cat an inside cat. I had an outside cat for about 6-7 years. She came in during a freeze to the laundry room. She found out the couch is better than the garden. She went outside every day though basically all day. You almost can't take that outside out if them.
Once she hit about 12 or so, she doesn't want to go outside anymore.
I tried to bring in another outside cat that was a lap cat and followed me around like a dog and he wasn't having it.
If they've technically already met face to face, the smelling under the door meeting is out the window.
Also, depending on her age, it's not easy to make an outside cat an inside cat. I had an outside cat for about 6-7 years. She came in during a freeze to the laundry room. She found out the couch is better than the garden. She went outside every day though basically all day. You almost can't take that outside out if them.
Once she hit about 12 or so, she doesn't want to go outside anymore.
I tried to bring in another outside cat that was a lap cat and followed me around like a dog and he wasn't having it.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:49 pm to schwartzy
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would also consider SEPARATE litter boxes for a while too, and maybe separate food and water as well until they get along
That is an absolute must. My thought was to put the litter box and food for Lolo in my room. And get Sophie her own litter box.
I just hate how depressed Lolo seems. She has been spoiled for 8.5 years. That said, Sophie seems to be living it up in the backyard.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:52 pm to JodyPlauche
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And Lolo loves me more than my Dad
Pump the brakes. Nobody is making memes about your cat killing a monster
Posted on 5/5/24 at 12:54 pm to JodyPlauche
Those are some sweet girls.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 1:01 pm to SpqrTiger
quote:
It’s not so hard, but it takes a little time. Keep Sophie in a room separated from Lolo. They will be able to smell each other in the house for a few days and get used to that.
That’s half the battle. After a few days, open the door to that room and let them hiss at each other a while. If it gets rough, back in separate rooms. Repeat until they are friends.
Agree. It will take a little time but eventually they will merge together and respect each other.
I have chickens and a outside dog. I let the chickens out of the chicken house some days and the dog and chickens get along just fine.
Animals are smart. I think they honestly watch you to see how you react towards another animal and they pick up on that.
This post was edited on 5/5/24 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 5/5/24 at 1:10 pm to JodyPlauche
Wait until Sophie is older and can defend herself.
Tried to bring a female kitten in too soon and the older established (female) cat terrorized her to the point we had to give her away.
Tried to bring a female kitten in too soon and the older established (female) cat terrorized her to the point we had to give her away.
Posted on 5/5/24 at 1:25 pm to JodyPlauche
quote:
I have an inside cat named Lolo (Jones). And Lolo loves me more than my Dad and she is jealous and possessive.
Anyone know how to introduce them so they get along?
its a natural animal thing, they have to demonstrate which will submit to the other,.
let them fight, thats how you fix it, they wont hurt each other, just some bites and scratches, but then they become best freinds a few weeks later.
start by carrying one into a closed room where the other cat is, so they can see and look each other over, do that a few times before you just put them both down loose in the same room, but thats what you gotta do. they have to decide which cat runs this house
Posted on 5/5/24 at 1:43 pm to fr33manator
my Sophie will cut a bitch that crosses me
Posted on 5/5/24 at 1:50 pm to JodyPlauche
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