Can female cats adopt other kittens?

Adult cats will usually accept a new kitten much more easily than they will accept a new adult cat. Cats are territorial, and your cat may resent an adult feline intruder.

How do I know if my cat will tolerate another cat?

How do I know if my cats like each other? Cats with a close bond will usually display obvious signs that they consider themselves to be part of the same ‘social group’. These signs might include grooming each other, rubbing their bodies together and sleeping or lying right next to each other.

How do I get my mother cat to accept a new kitten?

Keep other animals out of the room, so there will be no distractions or stress for the mamma cat. Show the little guy to the mother cat first. She will most likely have a positive reaction to him, and then you can place him among the other kittens, directing him to a waiting nipple so that he can begin to nurse.

Why would a female cat take another cats kittens?

Within the milk of their type B mother are antibodies specifically created to destroy type A blood. You can separate them and allow the mother cats to bond with their litters. Maybe even a week or so of bonding time will allow the mother and kittens time to recognize their own and keep them to themselves.

Is it better to adopt two kittens from the same litter?

Studies have shown families who adopt two kittens from the same litter are far more likely to keep those cats in their home long-term than families adopting a single kitten. Most adult cats, in contrast, are not very tolerant of other adult cats outside their family group.

Will my cat accept a new kitten as an adult?

Adult cats will usually accept a new kitten much more easily than they will accept a new adult cat. Cats are territorial, and your cat may resent an adult feline intruder. If you’re able to choose from a group of kittens, avoid a kitten that’s hissing, growling or engaged in serious battle with his mates.

Is it OK to add a second cat to an elderly cat?

The revved-up kitten’s attempts at playful curiosity may end up being too stressful to the senior cat. If your elderly cat is ill, has limited mobility or is impaired in any way then it’s not a good idea to add a second cat at all.

Is it better to get a kitten or keep an older cat?

If your older cat is happy, comfortable and content, carefully think about whether the stress of having to adjust to life with another cat will really be of benefit or not. If your adult resident cat is playful, healthy, sociable and energetic, then a kitten might be a good choice.