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Will my bonded cat be stressed moving to a new home with another male?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 16 lbs

My daughter brought a kitten into our family several years ago. He became very bonded with everyone. Then she moved out last August and hasn’t seen him since. She has adopted a male kitten just a week ago or so and now wants her other cat back. I’m worried what this move would do to him especially since there’s another male cat there

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2019

Certainly moves can be stressful for some pets and a breeze for others. They are all unique individuals just like people. Also like People, some cats meet each other and get along instantly, other ones take some time to warm up and some have personality clashes always. Discuss your concerns with your daughter. You must make the right decision for Moosh depending on his temperament. It likely will not be a problem that the other cat is male as long as they are both neutered (for the kitten when it is old enough). I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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