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Figarosmom

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9. New kitten should be bathed

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Nov 17, 2024, 01:38 AM

Nov 2024

So any outside or other cat scent is removed. Then like others have said brush with same brush. Also as others have said take the kitten to vet for tests. Cats can smell sickness and will hiss and run from other sick animals.

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Advice from Experience: How long does it take an old house cat to deal with a new kitten? [View all] NNadir Nov 2024 OP

One thing I highly suggest is to keep them separated at least until vet does Fe-Leuk / FIV test SheltieLover Nov 2024 #1

Try one of the cat pheromone plug in diffuser, similar to the brand Feliway. I had a lot of Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #2

Short Answer montanacowboy Nov 2024 #3

Had same Rebl2 Nov 2024 #11

Probably yes, but it will take time and patience Ndp5 Nov 2024 #4

All of the previous responses are great biophile Nov 2024 #5

Pets SuzyandPuffpuff Nov 2024 #6

The kitten needs a kitten. They will play with each other... 3catwoman3 Nov 2024 #7

See if you can get her comfortable with the kitten's smell Ponietz Nov 2024 #8

New kitten should be bathed Figarosmom Nov 2024 #9

We took her to the vet yesterday. She seems to be perfectly healthy. NNadir Nov 2024 #10