'Is it normal for Charlie to be less interested in us now that there's a kitten around?': Worried pawrents seek advice from the online cat community, but learn of the feline friendship blossoming in their family

We love how supportive the online cat community is.

Seriously, every time a person has any sort of cat inquiry (which is very on-brand for everything that's cat, with the curiosity and all), cat lovers worldwide are at the ready, keyboards clicking, to reassure or give advice when needed. It's like all feline fans are connected not just through the internet, but through our hearts - which are filled with cats, probably. And it doesn't matter if you come seeking advice as a first-time cat pawrent, or that you have a silly cat question to ask - someone will always be there to answer, from experience or with humor.

And here? Here we're talking about expurrrrienced pawrents, raising a very Good Boy™. But then they mixed in a new kitten into their family dish and something miraculous happened. Their first cat fell head over heels with the little floof, as if the cat had adopted the kitten by himself, and for himself. Now, if you know a thing or two about introducing cats to each other, you know this is a very good thing. But the first cat seemed to have lost some of his interest in his hoomans. Worried, they asked "Is it normal?", but rest assured - the online cat community always comes to the rescue.

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Adopting a kitten for your adult cat can be one of the best enrichment upgrades you’ll ever install - assuming personalities and introductions are handled thoughtfully. Cats are social learners, and in multi-cat households, they often engage in play, grooming, and shared routines that reduce boredom. A kitten brings fresh energy, encouraging an adult cat to move more, play more, and engage instincts that might otherwise go unused in a quiet home. This extra activity can support healthy weight and mental stimulation. Adult cats also act as accidental teachers: kittens learn bite inhibition, social boundaries, and proper “cat manners” by interacting with older cats, who correct them in very clear but usually harmless ways. For the adult cat, having a feline companion can provide social interaction when humans are busy or away, reducing loneliness and stress in some individuals. Many cats enjoy mutual grooming and sleeping together once bonds form, which has been linked to social comfort and reduced anxiety.
Of course, compatibility matters - cats need slow introductions and safe spaces. But when the match works, adopting a kitten isn’t replacing attention - it’s giving your adult cat a friend who speaks the same language, shares the same sunbeams, and turns everyday life into a more engaging, whisker-filled experience.
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