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I just recently adopted a new kitten (about 8 weeks old) and brought it to my home.
I currently had a bit of an older cat (10 to 11 months old) already living in the home.
My cat has always been friendly. Enjoyed being pet and touched. I brought the new kitten home ( before doing the proper research). They got along, did some play fighting until it went to far. I researched, and realized I introduced them the wrong way. I now have the kitten in its own room with its own litter box, food, water, and bed. My resident cat is roaming the house. However, my resident cat is extremely mad at me. He growls when I pick him up, sometimes hisses, and softly bites when I pet his body(he doesn't do it to hurt me), but he's getting the point across.
First, I understand my cat is probably mad at me. Will he get over it eventually?
Second, I am going to give them gradual introduction time and time to sniff each others scent out. How should I do this?
Please help, I really enjoy both cats, but I want my resident cat to love me again!
I just recently adopted a new kitten (about 8 weeks old) and brought it to my home.
I currently had a bit of an older cat (10 to 11 months old) already living in the home.
My cat has always been friendly. Enjoyed being pet and touched. I brought the new kitten home ( before doing the proper research). They got along, did some play fighting until it went to far. I researched, and realized I introduced them the wrong way. I now have the kitten in its own room with its own litter box, food, water, and bed. My resident cat is roaming the house. However, my resident cat is extremely mad at me. He growls when I pick him up, sometimes hisses, and softly bites when I pet his body(he doesn't do it to hurt me), but he's getting the point across.
First, I understand my cat is probably mad at me. Will he get over it eventually?
Second, I am going to give them gradual introduction time and time to sniff each others scent out. How should I do this?
Please help, I really enjoy both cats, but I want my resident cat to love me again!