My cat dislikes my new 7-week kitten. How do I introduce them?

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I just got a kitten she 7ws old is that safe,and why doesn't my 1yr old cat does not like her? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 1 year old | 10 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am not sure what you are concerned about as far as safety. I do recommend keeping new kittens quarantined away from other cats for 2-3 weeks so you can monitor them for any illness that could be incubating. It can take time for cats to adjust. Getting a new cat is like getting a new roommate. Sometimes it is a perfect match and sometimes you can't wait to move out! Giving them time and space to adjust is the best thing you can do right now. You will need to have separate spaces, each space with its own food, water, and litter box. Sometimes using a feline pheromone diffuser can help with stress, like Feliway or Comfort Zone. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-steps-to-introducing-your-cat-to-a-new-feline/

My cat dislikes my new 7-week kitten. How do I introduce them?

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