How can I safely introduce a new kitten to my aggressive cat

Pet Advice
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I have a cat named Poki who I HAve had for about 6 to 7 months. My cousin found her abandoned and we took her in. She seems to be around 5-6 years old and weighs about 7kg. While we love her, she tends to be very aggressive. She enjoys being petted but bites hard sometimes, and she doesn’t let us trim her nails. My mom’s friend’s Persian cat just had kittens, and we might take one. I’m worried about how Poki will react to the new kitten. How can I introduce them without causing any harm?

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I suggest checking out Jackson Galaxy’s video on introducing cats. It can take several weeks, so be patient.

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Ren said:
I suggest checking out Jackson Galaxy’s video on introducing cats. It can take several weeks, so be patient.

Thanks for the tip!

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I wouldn’t get a kitten right now. Your current cat isn’t trained and seems pretty aggressive. You could be asking for trouble.

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Jai said:
I wouldn’t get a kitten right now. Your current cat isn’t trained and seems pretty aggressive. You could be asking for trouble.

Thanks for the heads-up! I’ll talk to my mom about it. I didn’t know there were ways to train aggressive cats. Appreciate it!

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It’s not a good idea to force a multi-animal household if it feels wrong. You should focus on training your current cat first.

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Introducing them will take at least a week, ideally three. Go as slowly as possible, then slow down even more.

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You should consider putting the aggressive cat down.

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Wren said:
You should consider putting the aggressive cat down.

That’s not an option for me.

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Joy said:

Wren said:
You should consider putting the aggressive cat down.

That’s not an option for me.

Then how will you stop it from hurting anyone?

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Wren said:

Joy said:
Wren said:
You should consider putting the aggressive cat down.

That’s not an option for me.

Then how will you stop it from hurting anyone?

Putting her down isn’t the solution. I’m considering professional help. I’m not that bothered by her behavior, but thanks for your input.

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@Joy
As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, do what works for you. Cats can be hard to train when they show aggression; that’s why I said what I did.

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Wren said:
@Joy
As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, do what works for you. Cats can be hard to train when they show aggression; that’s why I said what I did.

That comment was too harsh. It’s better to focus on training your current cat instead of getting another one. Jackson Galaxy has experience with retraining aggressive cats, and it’s rare for a cat to need to be put down for aggression. Often, biting and scratching just means the animal needs space.