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My new kitten hisses at my older cat. How can they become friends?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My new 6 month kitten keeps growling and hissing at my 11 month old cat. My 11 month just meows and stares when he does this. They are both males and neutered. I just want them to be friends. What can i do?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2019

It can take time, even up to months for them to really get used to each other. I would recommend just giving them their space, each other them their own time with you and letting them have their time to get used to each other. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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