Is Nine Weeks Old Enough for A Kitten to Leave Mum - Photos of new 2nd kitten

no1catman

Yes, I'd be wary of a Bengal - if a Tom for example - he will end up being the dominant Tom in the area!
It could be like adding a 'butch' Rottweiler or 'Staff' to a household with a 'soft' Labrador!!

tesuhoha

I don't get to post much nowadays.

tesuhoha

Seriously yes I am having a rethink about the Bengal.

We went to see the cat today and it is a lovely looking cat but absolutely enormous. The breeder told me that she was 6-7 months but when we arrived we were told she is 9 months. However, to me she looks fully grown and is bigger than Poppy's mother. Also, she was very sedate, not at all playful and seemed to me like an adult cat.

I am therefore having serious doubts about taking her on and worried about her pushing Poppy out. Therefore, I think if I am not 100% about it then I shouldn't do it. I am thinking maybe let Poppy grow up a bit and then perhaps look for another kitten.

gettingready

Poppy would have more fun with another kitty her own age now rather then getting a baby kitten when she is older... Hmmmmm

At some point I had 4 kitties at home and they had so much fun together playing running around - when they are similar age they have ermmm things in common

If Poppy grows as an only cat, she may not be happy to have to live with another cat later on.

Some cats like to be single cats unless they are brought up together with another "sibling"

Lilyjade

At Poppy's age she should accept a new kitten easily. Agree with gettingready waiting until she is older might cause issues.

Cats are sociable animals and like the company of other cats, even if they don't curl up together all the time. Getting two kittens together means they are less likely to have behavioural problems when they are adult cats.

If you are worried about combining a new cat with Poppy go to a rescue, they will be able to give you the beat advice, and will usually take the kitten back if Poppy really doesn't accept it.

tesuhoha

We are still looking at kittens. The cat we saw yesterday was more like an adult cat and that is why we decided against. Also, the cat was quite expensive and we have seen cheaper on places like Gumtree. We are not fussed about getting a pedigree cat.

Froglet

Then please please get an unwanted,rescue kitten.That way it may just stop the indiscriminate breeding of cats just for a few pounds per kitten.Rescues have so much more experience of matching them up.

calicocat

gettingready wrote: »

Poppy would have more fun with another kitty her own age now rather then getting a baby kitten

Some cats like to be single cats unless they are brought up together with another "sibling"

I would get a kitten/other cat now for her for sure.....although she looks perfectly happy as she is by the way.




As above......mine would not accept a cat or kitten now or anytime since beyond being a teenager.

She is vile to other cats and I would honestly be afraid for a kitten or other cat brought into her space (which obviously would never happen)...they don't all take to a new pal.

gettingready

tesuhoha wrote: »

We are still looking at kittens. The cat we saw yesterday was more like an adult cat and that is why we decided against. Also, the cat was quite expensive and we have seen cheaper on places like Gumtree. We are not fussed about getting a pedigree cat.

You may have seen "cheaper" on Gumtree and places like that BUT those may turn out to be more expensive in the long term.

Getting a kitty from a rescue and paying adoption fee- kitty will normally be vaccinated, chipped, wormed, flea treated and if older - neutered too.

So perhaps do look at rescue kitties and offer one a home if you are thinking of getting another one anyway?

Johnny_Dangerously

My two cats hate each other. Well, my older one hates the younger one, but they work it out. Would recommend getting one now as well to improve the chances of them getting along.