My older cat is copying the kitten's bad habits. Is this normal?

IT can be common for two cats to get along sometimes and not other just like children. The cats are working together to figure out perfect harmony in there environment. I would not be concerned unless you notice abnormal urination/defecation or you feel like the two cats are constantly fighting. IF they are having occasional disagreements that can just be normal pet behavior. If you feel the younger cat has a lot of energy I would recommend trying to increase play by hiding toys and treats around the house. Hope that helps

I would not be too concerned about this behavior unless it becomes consistent. Your older cat may just feel like being alone or your younger cat may just be feeling off. It can be very normal for the cats to have time they want to spend together and times they prefer to be apart. As long as they are not fighting or hurting each other in any way they should be fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for using f pet coach. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This behavior is likely due to the new kitten. The good news is that Nolan is very likely to go back to his normal self fairly soon. This is not an uncommon reaction in cats when a new cat is introduced to the household. Good luck and have a good night!

It could be Obi is letting the kitten know his boundaries and when he wants him to stop certain behaviors. This is normal, and I would not worry about stopping it. He needs to express his feelings in a safe way, and hissing is fine. Aggression is not, and as long as he's not being aggressive, you don't need to stop it. Best of luck.

Hello. This is just a way for your older cat to demonstrate dominance over the younger one. It is not sexual. As the kitten matures, this will put everyone on more equal ground & the behavior will stop. Just shoo the cats apart ( don't get loud or angry because you do not want to make either cat fearful of the other ), or distract them with a toy or treat, & eventually they will learn to live peacefully with one another. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Your older dog is probably just curious about the new kitten. As long as he is not doing anything to harm or frighten the cat I would let them continue to get to know each other. Female kittens can go in to heat as early as 5 months of age. However, even if she is in heat it should not affect your dog or make him more interested in the cat.

I suspect that it has become “normal” for them to have kittens in the house now, so it is not as new and exciting as it once was. It is also possible that as your cats grow older they are just less interested in that type of behavior. I hope this answers your question, and how great of you to continue to foster these kittens! Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.