How will my new baby kitten get along with the pets I already own?
a) If it has been determined that your new kitten’s
condition is appropriate to expose to the other animals in your home,
typically there is a bit of tension at first, but often the jealousy
is soon replaced by friendship. However, there are circumstances in
which it is best too keep the new kitten separate from the others at
first.
b) If your new kitten is not only new to you, but also a newborn kitten,
the circumstances are very different. There are very many rules to follow
and care to give to baby kittens when they are separated from their
mothers right away. Most importantly, there are delicate procedures
including keeping separate from other animals for a certain amount of
time so that illness is not spread. But there are also feeding procedures,
things to watch for, and many other details to consider when caring
for a tiny and truly helpless creature.