New kitties

[Lady D]

OK, I know alot of these women on here are kitty cat lovers! My son and his wife have 3 new additions to their apartment. Nia, Charlotte, and Piper. 5 weeks old! Two black and white, and one white! There are already other cats in the apartment, 3 more to be exact, Cammy, Patty and Caesar. Caesar is fixed thank goodness. And of course Cammy, Patty and Caesar are hissing at the other 3 new additions. How long does it normally take for cats to get used to other cats. I know someone recently got a cat from the shelter. And isn't five weeks kind of young to be away from mom, or not? Also, I would like to get some cute little toys for them. I watch this show on Saturday mornings called Pet Keeping with Marc Marrone. He showcases different animal groups every week. They are already playing with these toy mice and the balls with bells inside them. Anything else I can get them to play with as my gift to them as I am going to have to go and see them. They have already asked me over! Thanks.

 

[Jdarg]

They need to consult their vet ASAP. There are too many issues going on between the age of the kittens, bringing such small cats to live with adult cats, etc., and they will have the most success with professional advice. Also, if the other 2 adult cats are not altered, they need to be soon.

 

[Lady D]

Ok, sorry I did not include this. Just thought about this. Of course, Cammy and Patty are female also as are the other 3 kittens. Caesar is 8, while Cammy and Patty are no more than a year old. So since they are so young, I am thinking they will take to the others eventually! They are very playful. I know they need to ask a vet but whether they will do so is another story!

 

[Jdarg]

That adds up to 5 spays- hope their vet gives your son and daughter-in-law a volume discount! Maybe instead of cat toys, you can start a fund to get these little girls fixed- way more important.

 

[Lady D]

So it is necessary to get female cats spayed even though the only male is neutered. I have never owned cats before. Always dogs. And they are strictly indoor cats. Have never even tried to go out! Does it calm their temperament when they are spayed???

 

[Jdarg]

As I said, they need to talk to their vet. Owning pets is a huge responsibilty, and part of that is their health and welfare.

 

[Lady D]

I may as well put money aside for that. Although, I cannot guarantee they will listen to any advice from me! I thought 3 was plenty, I knew they were going but they said they were going to get one and ended up with 3 more. And there were 5 in the litter. But she has always had cats and her parents still do.

 

[Sheila]

So it is necessary to get female cats spayed even though the only male is neutered. I have never owned cats before. Always dogs. And they are strictly indoor cats. Have never even tried to go out! Does it calm their temperament when they are spayed???

will the girl cats be inside ForEver? Kinda like an invisible fence. Keeps your pets in but what the heck does it keep out?! YEAH! I'd run to the vet for that discount! :nono1:

 

[Suncat]

Anytime we introduced a new kitten into the house we kept it isolated from the other cats for a while. The kitten stayed in a small bathroom with food, water and litter whenever we were not right there with it. The older cats were gradually introduced to the new one over time and when they realized that the new one was no threat, they co-existed peacefully. Seems like it only took about a week or so.

However, it's a good idea to always to consult the vet and always spay and neuter. It's not a pretty or quiet sight to see a female cat in heat, and it can't be pleasant for the cat--so I would definitely spay this kitten ASAP. Hope they take your advice!

 

[Lady D]

I hope so also. Right now they are keeping the three of them together in one bedroom with their own litter box in the bathroom and food and water and that is where they are separated off from the other cats during the day when they are at work. They bring them out after they get home. I can imagine introducing one cat to the other cats, but not three more! Will have to start calling her Ellie Mae Clampett!