Cats are not pack animals and do not need company. However, because of the great love for these cute animals or, for example, out of sympathy for the kittens abandoned on the street, the owners acquire a second pet, or even several. In most cases, two cats in the house get along with each other after a short period of grinding, but sometimes the habituation process takes a long time. How to make friends between cats if they do not want to put up with the neighborhood of their own kind?
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First, the animals need to be introduced to each other. It is advisable to bring a new pet into the house in a special carrying cage with a lattice door on one side or in a box with holes for breathing. Let the "mistress" walk around the bush, sniff the new neighbor, get used to him. Then after a while, open the carrier door so that the newcomer can get out and look around. Open the doors of the rooms and close the windows. Also try to cover hard-to-reach places where the animal can hide in case of conflict.
Bowls for food and water, as well as a toilet should be different for each cat. At least for the first time, you need to place them as far as possible so that at least a conditional division of the territory is present. This will avoid a lot of conflicts.
If there was a fight
Most often, acquaintance does without excesses - the "mistress" sniffs the new neighbor, walks around with a sense of his own superiority, while the newcomer tries to move slowly and not attract too much attention to himself. However, fights do happen too. If the animals run after each other through the rooms, they should not be disturbed, but if they roll head over heels on the floor, clinging to each other, then they need to be separated.
It is best to douse the fighting cats with water, or you can also throw a dark, dense cloth over them. From unexpected darkness, the animals will stop, after which they can be pushed (just push, not thrashed) with a mop or broom in different directions. Then you need to isolate the fighters in different rooms for two days, and then repeat the interrupted acquaintance. If there is a fight again, repeat the process as many times as necessary.
Cat and kitten
In this case, conflicts are rare. The cat will raise the kitten, taking on the role of the mother. She can be strict, but does not show aggression.
Cat and kitten
Cats, as a rule, are wary of kittens. However, in this case, aggression is also rare, especially if your cat is neutered. After all, castrated animals are usually more benevolent and affectionate. At first, an adult pet can ignore the baby, but later they can make friends.
Cat and cat
Usually they quickly get used to each other and become affectionately attached. However, food bowls are best set apart. The fact is that the cat, firstly, can crack its paw if the cat suddenly climbs into its bowl, and secondly, if it doesn’t eat enough, it can take someone else’s dinner for itself.
Cat and cat
If you add another cat to your pet, a pack of everything, they will get along well with each other. Most often, the "mistress" takes the first role. However, conflicts are possible during estrus or when kittens are feeding. How to make two cats friends? If they are both, or at least one of them is sterilized, then you will not have much difficulty. Just keep an eye on the animals and separate them as described above if a fight occurs.
Cat and cat
How to make cats friends? After all, this is perhaps the most risky option for sharing. Be prepared to periodically separate males fighting for territorial superiority until they finally realize that you don't like their conflicts. However, serious showdowns, as a rule, end by themselves when the stronger cat, having shown its superiority, takes on the first role. However, each pet's food and water bowls and toilet should be in a different location.
Well, if you immediately decide to take two kittens, then there will be no problems at all. It is not necessary to answer the question of how to make friends with kittens. They just won't fight. From time to time, the kids will pretend that they are fighting, but these are just games, and at the same time training for both pets.
