{"id":111587,"date":"2022-04-23T05:56:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:56:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:56:55","slug":"is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it okay to separate sibling cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Is_it_okay_to_separate_sibling_cats\" title=\"Is it okay to separate sibling cats?\">Is it okay to separate sibling cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#What_happens_when_cat_siblings_are_separated\" title=\"What happens when cat siblings are separated?\">What happens when cat siblings are separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_miss_each_other_when_separated\" title=\"Do cats miss each other when separated?\">Do cats miss each other when separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_depressed_when_separated_from_other_cats\" title=\"Do cats get depressed when separated from other cats?\">Do cats get depressed when separated from other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#What_happens_when_you_separate_cat_siblings\" title=\"What happens when you separate cat siblings?\">What happens when you separate cat siblings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Will_cats_remember_their_siblings_after_being_separated\" title=\"Will cats remember their siblings after being separated?\">Will cats remember their siblings after being separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_sad_when_you_separate_them\" title=\"Do cats get sad when you separate them?\">Do cats get sad when you separate them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Should_I_split_up_my_cats\" title=\"Should I split up my cats?\">Should I split up my cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_sad_when_separated_from_siblings\" title=\"Do cats get sad when separated from siblings?\">Do cats get sad when separated from siblings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Can_cat_siblings_be_separated\" title=\"Can cat siblings be separated?\">Can cat siblings be separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_separation_anxiety_from_their_siblings\" title=\"Do cats get separation anxiety from their siblings?\">Do cats get separation anxiety from their siblings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_remember_each_other_after_being_separated\" title=\"Do cats remember each other after being separated?\">Do cats remember each other after being separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_sad_if_separated\" title=\"Do cats get sad if separated?\">Do cats get sad if separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_forget_another_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to forget another cat?\">How long does it take for a cat to forget another cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_sibling_cats_miss_each_other_when_separated\" title=\"Do sibling cats miss each other when separated?\">Do sibling cats miss each other when separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_separation_anxiety_from_other_cats\" title=\"Do cats get separation anxiety from other cats?\">Do cats get separation anxiety from other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_get_stressed_when_separated\" title=\"Do cats get stressed when separated?\">Do cats get stressed when separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#How_do_cats_feel_when_separated\" title=\"How do cats feel when separated?\">How do cats feel when separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_separated_cats_remember_each_other\" title=\"Do separated cats remember each other?\">Do separated cats remember each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#How_long_before_cats_forget_their_siblings\" title=\"How long before cats forget their siblings?\">How long before cats forget their siblings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_kittens_miss_their_siblings_when_separated\" title=\"Do kittens miss their siblings when separated?\">Do kittens miss their siblings when separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_know_when_they_are_separated\" title=\"Do cats know when they are separated?\">Do cats know when they are separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Is_it_cruel_to_separate_cats\" title=\"Is it cruel to separate cats?\">Is it cruel to separate cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Do_cats_miss_their_owners_after_being_separated\" title=\"Do cats miss their owners after being separated?\">Do cats miss their owners after being separated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-separate-sibling-cats\/#Should_I_seperate_my_cats\" title=\"Should I seperate my cats?\">Should I seperate my cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_separate_sibling_cats\"><\/span>Is it okay to separate sibling cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separating a bonded pair is very traumatic on the cat. They will mourn the loss of their companion, they can become depressed, and even develop behavioural issues. This is why it is so important for shelters to adopt bonded pairs together no matter how long they have to wait for a home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_cat_siblings_are_separated\"><\/span>What happens when cat siblings are separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After being split, <b>kitten siblings are unable to remember or understand each other because they were raised together. Even a brief break may be enough to cause them to forget. Sibling cats that have been bred together and not separated apart clearly remember each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_miss_each_other_when_separated\"><\/span>Do cats miss each other when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When a cat loses a companion, whether animal or human, she most certainly grieves and reacts to the changes in her life. Cats alter their behavior when they mourn much like people do: They may become depressed and listless. They may have a decreased appetite and decline to play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_depressed_when_separated_from_other_cats\"><\/span>Do cats get depressed when separated from other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Felines are very attached to their owners and family members. And <b>they can become lonely and depressed, too. The issue is, cats arent usually as destructive as dogs, so separation anxiety in cats often goes unnoticed until its severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_separate_cat_siblings\"><\/span>What happens when you separate cat siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>a) <b>Kittens who have been separated during the early weeks of life will forget each other. Young kittens often miss their mom and siblings and show signs of separation anxiety after being taken into the new home. However, it doesnt take them too long to adapt to the new home and reattach to the new family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_remember_their_siblings_after_being_separated\"><\/span>Will cats remember their siblings after being separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is no. <b>Kittens that are separated from the litter after growing up do not remember or recognize their siblings. There is likely to be a period of adjustment when a kitten leaves their brothers and sisters, especially if they are taken on as an only kitten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_sad_when_you_separate_them\"><\/span>Do cats get sad when you separate them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats get very attached to their families. <b>When left alone, they can get lonely, depressed, and even anxious. Its a misconception that cats arent social beings. They need their daily dose of love and attention to stay happy and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_split_up_my_cats\"><\/span>Should I split up my cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A-<b>Whether you should separate the two depends on the cats. If theyre very attached to each other-always stay together, sleep snuggled up against each other, have the same behavior habits, etc. -Id say theyre close pals and shouldnt be separated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_sad_when_separated_from_siblings\"><\/span>Do cats get sad when separated from siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>a) Kittens who have been separated during the early weeks of life will forget each other. <b>Young kittens often miss their mom and siblings and show signs of separation anxiety after being taken into the new home. However, it doesnt take them too long to adapt to the new home and reattach to the new family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cat_siblings_be_separated\"><\/span>Can cat siblings be separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats can form very tight feline friendships, and <b>a bonded pair can be difficult to separate. Bonded cats that have been together for many years may suffer depression or behavior issues when separated. Thats why animal shelters that receive a pair of bonded cats work hard to place them together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_separation_anxiety_from_their_siblings\"><\/span>Do cats get separation anxiety from their siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When a cat loses a companion, whether animal or human, she most certainly grieves and reacts to the changes in her life. Cats alter their behavior when they mourn much like people do: They may become depressed and listless. They may have a decreased appetite and decline to play.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_remember_each_other_after_being_separated\"><\/span>Do cats remember each other after being separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cats can remember other cats though experts arent sure for how long. Early in life, littermates exchange scents to recognize each other should they get separated. Cats use this same trick throughout their lifetimes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_sad_if_separated\"><\/span>Do cats get sad if separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats get very attached to their families. <b>When left alone, they can get lonely, depressed, and even anxious<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_forget_another_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to forget another cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can take anywhere from <b>days to months for a cat to go through these three stages. The ASPCA study had similar findings, stating that all cats who had lost a companion returned to normal within six months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sibling_cats_miss_each_other_when_separated\"><\/span>Do sibling cats miss each other when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>a) <b>Kittens who have been separated during the early weeks of life will forget each other. Young kittens often miss their mom and siblings and show signs of separation anxiety after being taken into the new home. However, it doesnt take them too long to adapt to the new home and reattach to the new family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_separation_anxiety_from_other_cats\"><\/span>Do cats get separation anxiety from other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separation anxiety is an emotional response triggered by separation from the person or companion pet with whom a cat has a strong bond. The degree of distress ranges from mild to severe, and early cues are subtle and often missed or misinterpreted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_stressed_when_separated\"><\/span>Do cats get stressed when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The truth is, though, cats have plenty of different personality types, and <b>many of them do experience separation anxiety. This is particularly true of cats who were orphaned. And with many of you going back to work if you havent gone back already, its a good idea to know the signs of separation anxiety in cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_feel_when_separated\"><\/span>How do cats feel when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They might not be as demanding of an owners time and attention as dogs, but cats are social animals with important needs. In fact, when they are apart from the people they love, cats feel <b>separation anxiety, just like dogs and other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_separated_cats_remember_each_other\"><\/span>Do separated cats remember each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cats can remember other cats though experts arent sure for how long. Early in life, littermates exchange scents to recognize each other should they get separated. Cats use this same trick throughout their lifetimes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_cats_forget_their_siblings\"><\/span>How long before cats forget their siblings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do kittens remember their siblings? This usually takes <b>between 1213 weeks. It also helps whether they are accepted into a home with a kitten-loving cat or if they are adopted with a sibling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kittens_miss_their_siblings_when_separated\"><\/span>Do kittens miss their siblings when separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>a) Kittens who have been separated during the early weeks of life will forget each other. <b>Young kittens often miss their mom and siblings and show signs of separation anxiety after being taken into the new home. However, it doesnt take them too long to adapt to the new home and reattach to the new family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_know_when_they_are_separated\"><\/span>Do cats know when they are separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research has shown that <b>cats dont show signs of separation anxiety when their owner is away. Some cat owners know this: you return from a holiday but your cat acts pretty indifferently! Other cats even behave like they are offended and pretend not to see you at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_separate_cats\"><\/span>Is it cruel to separate cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separating a bonded pair is very traumatic on the cat. They will mourn the loss of their companion, they can become depressed, and even develop behavioural issues. This is why it is so important for shelters to adopt bonded pairs together no matter how long they have to wait for a home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_miss_their_owners_after_being_separated\"><\/span>Do cats miss their owners after being separated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They might not be as demanding of an owners time and attention as dogs, but cats are social animals with important needs. In fact, when they are apart from the people they love, cats feel <b>separation anxiety, just like dogs and other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_seperate_my_cats\"><\/span>Should I seperate my cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats get very attached to their families. <b>When left alone, they can get lonely, depressed, and even anxious. Its a misconception that cats arent social beings. They need their daily dose of love and attention to stay happy and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it okay to separate sibling cats?What happens when cat siblings are separated?Do cats miss each other when separated?Do cats get depressed when separated from other cats?What happens when you separate cat siblings?Will cats remember their siblings after being separated?Do cats get sad when you separate them?Should I split up my cats?Do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111587\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}