My cats dont like eachother at all.

Question
I have had a kitten we got her when she was about 3 months old and she is now 8 months old... so we have had her for about 5 months now.  We felt like she was getting bored so we decided to get her a playmate.  She used to live with a lot of other cats where we got her from so didn't think it'd be a problem.  We brought the other cat home who is about 4 months old and its a boy. We didn't realize we should confine him for awhile and we just let them together right away and now they hate eachother. They hiss and swat at eachother everytime they see eachother.  I don't want my cant to think we were replacing her or anything and i just need help! Can you tell me what to do!?

Answer
Megan,

This is normal to begin with.  Usually kittens get over it rather quickly.  What you need to do is to ignore all their discussions and not separate them at all!!!!!

If they begin to play chase, even if it appears to end in a "fight", this is a good sign that they are getting along.  You did not tell me how long they have been together and whether or not you have separated them or intervened at all.  Human intervention is always counter productive and tends to elongate the getting to know each other period!!!!!

Best regards... Norm.