to get a kitten when we have an older cat?

[LovingLife0]

Will our older cat hate the kitten? Is one or two kittens better? Or is it all pot luck how it works out and if they get on?
Any advice appreciated :)

[Desolate2nite]

I have 2 elderly cats. 18 months ago I got a kitten, he settled fine with my 2 old girls but was too playful for them (they were 16 and 17 at the time) so 3 months later I got another kitten. Everyone gets on fine 🙂

[Ellmau]

It depends. Most older cats, especially if they have always been an only cat, are horrified by the arrival of a kitten, but some will adapt. Anecdotally, (neutered) male cats seem more welcoming than females, and if SeniorCat is female male kittens may work better in terms of keeping the peace. But it really does vary.

Two kittens is better than one so they can play together and will annoy SeniorCat less.

[Wheresmywoolyjumpers]

Get two - they will amuse each other which will really help.

[LeMoo]

My elderly cat was fine with the kitten, he was a gentle soul anyway. He was in his last year when kitten arrived and tbh just watched him and would walk away when kitten tried to be annoying lol

[OoooohMatron]

My older cat was fine. He's a neutered male if that makes a difference. We introduced them slowly and all good he would give kitten a clip round the ear occasionally id she annoyed him. I wouldn't say they are best friends now but they tolerate each other. Also I don't think the nature of the cat with humans makes a difference. When I was younger we had a grumpy old bastard of a cat but he was great with the kittens.

[LovingLife0]

Thanks everyone — it’s really interesting hearing experiences