Don't let them share a food bowl or eating spot. Lately one of the cats is peeing on the laundry room rugs we think after every time they go in for water or food. Definite jealousy! Enter Isabella, a two year old rescue cat. I will stand guard near it while one is using the restroom, so in retaliation, the other cat has started using my carpet as a litter box. That's what good writers always do: they find something different in a story and make sure we go away satisfied and thanks to you dear Randi I have learnt something new today. Nancy Moore from Lakeland on February 04, 2013: We have 2 beautiful girls, and they are so sweet and loving at times. It is a common misconception that kittens are ready to be separated from their mom and littermates as soon as they are weaned and start eating on their own (between the 4th and 8th week of age). They only came out when supervised by us. And once this happens, they typically forget their mom, brothers and sisters and adopt their new family. I have adopted two cats that were abandoned and lived on the street. Or is he uncomfortable with this new member of the family? Good tips on introducing new animals into the house. Signs of jealousy in cats range from excessive meowing to destructive behavior, including urine marking. Do you think he's mad or jealous? We feed them in the laundry room on the counter because we also have 2 choc labs. They are still jealous of each other and vie for our attention. Hi Jennifer! Have you ever wondered if cats are jealous? There are several things going on. She may feel that your partner is giving her less attention/affection because of you. There are a number of stray kitties that would like to be my kitties too. Answer: Yes. Randi is a cat owner and knows all about how to raise healthy, happy cats. Randi Benlulu (author) from Mesa, AZ on November 16, 2018: I think if Cali's behavior were to improve, 5 months should have done it. Good luck and again, thank you! What do I do? Question: I recently adopted two cats from the same household. i have tried anti anxiety diffusers as he seems stressed (always a VERY nervous and scared cat) there is nothing else changed in the household. The black cats are four weeks old. Question: I just adopted two eleven-week-old kittens; male and female respectively. Question: I have had my Seal Point, was Maddy, examined by two different veterinarians, and they cannot find anything wrong. Unlike human identical twins, it can be rather difficult to recognize cat twins though, because the color pattern genes can be expressed differently in two cats even when the genetic information is identical. How devastating! ! Encouraging siblings to spend time together and share activities is fundamental. About 2 weeks ago a dog got loose and killed one of our 6month old cats named "Sisters". I so enjoy hearing about you! Why is she being so aggressive to our youngest and my partner, but loving with me? He lays with me and curls up and I snuggle him and kiss him and he loves it again, only by me. Randi Benlulu (author) from Mesa, AZ on October 26, 2017: He is definitely jealous! I had him desexed. This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. You should also be careful to get new things (feeding bowls, toys, blankets, etc) for the new pets or your older pets will really feel replaced. Good luck! What should I do? Randi Benlulu (author) from Mesa, AZ on August 30, 2018: I sm so sorry this is happening. There are bound to be jealousies and issues. She should calm down soon. We have tryed her in the same room she won't come in the luving room if im there she will only go in if im in my bed room.i just don't understand.i give her treats but she just doesn't like me for reason. Kittens who are separated from their mother and littermates too early often fail to develop 'appropriate' social skills (i.e. I think you just have to evaluate what 1 more dies to your household. I have not seen her be too agressive yet (only swatting once). Is it possible that it will return? Randi Benlulu (author) from Mesa, AZ on June 11, 2013: Thank you, FlourishAnyway! Basepaws, Inc. All rights reserved. Randi Benlulu (author) from Mesa, AZ on June 13, 2018: It could be territorial or it could be behavioral. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on February 17, 2013: My parents always had dogs and cats when I was growing up. I still think it may be jealousy. Don't react to her hissing. If not addressed appropriately, extreme jealousy between siblings can lead to difficulty getting along as adults and perhaps other significant threats to emotional health. This simple act helps them to feel equally loved and helps to prevent jealousy and envy. Both of our cats were adults when they showed up needing help. Make sure to give him some extra loving and attention. Answer: Did any of the vets talk about neurological reasons? Keep the cat’s routine normal – Stick on your schedule for your tabby even after the arrival of new pet!. I have never done it before myself (my mom has always been the one to initiate the cat introducings) but I am sure that I will be getting more cats when I move out. There was a lot of tension in our home during that time period. And again, multiple fathers are very common in cats (particularly stray cats), which increases genetic diversity in the litter. Another crazy cat lady! Question: How should I get my current cat to stop guarding the litter box against our new kitten? Will she get mad at me enough to hurt me? The cat we had when I was in high school followed me around like a dog and demanded constant attention...I miss her. We don't have any pets now (I've managed to kill Cameron the First, the Second and the Third - fish - with kindness and lack of expertise; I can't go through that again with a larger animal!) She was a scared, meek little girl when we brought her home. We had, once again, a peaceful home with two sweet, loving kitty girls. We now have 2 cats and my mother's Pomeranian dog. - Pamela Dugdale. The Underscore: Behind the custom music of ESPN We would like to introduce you to Naeemah and Kerry of Platinum Traxx Recording Studios in New Jersey. If there is nothing physically wrong with Maddy then I would assume it is emotional. It's funny, just when you think everyone is calm, another one starts "posturing"! Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on February 04, 2013: True words, Randi! She seems so uninterested that I don't know if they'll ever become friends. I will get another kitty again though, hopefully sooner than later. 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