Expert: Becky - 11/21/2006

Question
hi
my question is that will my cat that we have over 4 years will react for the new kitten that we are about to get soon. the new kitten is about 10-11 weeks old and very playfull and the same type as my cat(she is a girl) that own, and will my cats mood will change after getting the new kitten. I mean our cat is the princess of the house she owns it to herself she sleeps with us in the bed and everything. so i dont know if they will get along together?

Answer
Hi Agnesh!
At first, your cat will probably growl, hiss and might even swipe at the new kitty.  I recently brought home a new kitten and my Siamese that is my very favorite and he knows he is the favorite, got very upset and had this horrible growl that sounded like some kind of evil monster....lol.   But now, he loves the kitten and the play and run through the house like old buddies. I even caught him holding the new kitty down and grooming her!  So, I really think that if you give it a little time, they will do fine.  Just keep an eye on them at first to make sure there is not major fighting.  In about a week or less, I bet they will be fine. If not, then give it more time... your cat will come around. Just make sure to give your cat extra attention so she won't think you don't love her anymore!
God Bless,
Becky