Hello people, me and my girlfriend recently got a kitten which was 6 weeks old and introduced him to our flat, we didn't keep him in one room or anything but for a few days he mostly stayed on the sofa next to me but slept on the bed with me and my girlfriend.
He's been very playful and is now 9 weeks old and can't fault him. In two weeks we're bringing another ragdoll cat into the house which will be 8 weeks old and was wondering what would the best plan be?
Should I just keep him near me and just see how he reacts to everything?
Current cat is called Will and is a cream colourpoint and the new cat is blue colorpoint.
Thanks a lot for the help, any tips are appreciated.
Umm.. most people here would advise you to do slow introductions. In america a "flat" is considered like a one room studio kind of case. Is this true for your situation? Or is a flat just another word for condo? Sorry just wanted to be clear.
I have always kept the smallest one in a closed room for a week or so. That way they can smell each other through the door and become accustomed with each others scent. Then try a small introduction and see how that goes. Being as how your other kitten is also small they become friends quickly. Kittens love to play. I'm sure there will be a bit of hissing and a few furry tails but I'm sure you'll be fine.
Good Luck
It has a large living room, a big bedroom and a smaller bedroom, a kitchen and bathroom. So I guess a condo?
The thing that's confusing me is that a lot of people say keep your first one in one room but we just moved him wherever one of us was, but would it be better just to keep him in the room I am in mainly and see what he does or should I definitely keep him in a room by himself?
Give the newcomer a home base where he can feel safe, preferably a bedroom where he can spend the night with a family member. Do carry him to other places so that you will be together if you really are going to give him attention, but make introductions to the resident kitten slowly, first under a door or by letting each visit the areas of the other when the other is not present. Let them set the pace. If the newcomer can stay longer with mom, to be closer to 12 weeks old when moved, that will be a good idea.
Oooch Wrote:It has a large living room, a big bedroom and a smaller bedroom, a kitchen and bathroom. So I guess a condo?
The thing that's confusing me is that a lot of people say keep your first one in one room but we just moved him wherever one of us was, but would it be better just to keep him in the room I am in mainly and see what he does or should I definitely keep him in a room by himself?
Okay I get what you are saying....
No, the fact that you allowed you first one to go free is not an issue anymore. It's fine. No worries.... normally it's suggested to do a room by room thing but you are past that.
Now that you have a second coming, you for sure want to allow it to stay in a room alone. Like Jan and I both said that will help. Put food, water and a litter box in your bedroom for the new one and the same outside your bedroom for the other. Being as how the first one is always with you it may be jealous or unsure about being locked out of your bedroom.
I think it's very smart that you are getting two close to age... I will wish the best for you that your transition is easy. Remember that hissing a bit and fuzzy tails are normal. It takes time... I don't like all the people I meet at first either
Be sure to add a second cat box also from my experiance
Heather