Expert: Karen Craft - 9/14/2008

Question
we just rescued an approximately 2 week old that had been abandoned by the mother. we brought in the house and clean it up she seems to be healthy just scared and hungry. Our main concern is from that cat that we already have in the house. He is approximately 10 months old we adopted him from a pound that had rescues him a house that had over 200 cats/kittens there he is normally very loving and playful but when he smells the new kitten he becomes extremely aggressive and want to attack. when no one is near him he stays hidden. He normally walks freely around the house and loves to be held and loved on. what does this mean. and what can be done about it?? Also do you have any advice on how to properly take care of the kitten??

Answer
Hi Nick,

Since your little one is so young a cat intro protocol won't help too much. But it will give you some help. Here's a link to a good one. http://www.sfspca.org/behavior/cat_library/cat2cat-intro.pdf
Keep the little one separate from your older one. Make sure you exchange the bedding between the two. You can also use something that has your scent on it and rub the both of them with it. Get a product called Feliway. This mimics "happy cat" pheromones. This stuff will help relax your older one. You need to spend some quality time with the older one. And the best thing you have going for you is that they are both very young. You need to give them time.

Now onto your baby. Here are a few links on how to take care of her.

http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html
http://www.spcaonline.com/Raising%20Kittens.pdf
http://www.2ndchance.info/orphankitten.htm

I am attaching my recipe for Kitty Glop. This stuff is great. You can also feed it to your older guy. Hopefully all will be well. Write back if you have any other questions. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen


KITTY GLOP




INGREDIENTS:
1 can evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat)
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten, )
1 cup Pedialyte (unflavored)
1- 2 jars Stage One Baby food (chicken or turkey)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, and syrup together well. Bring 1 cup Pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and Pedialyte to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.

Pour into bowl (with cover) and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer, thaw as many as needed.
Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.