![]() It is best to introduce cats to each other one sense at a time. Once the new cat(s) are eating, drinking, and eliminating normally, it is time to start the actual introduction process. The following is a step-by-step guide on how to do that. ![]() We want to make sure the new cat and the old cat associate good things with that door and what’s on the other side of it. Simply put, it’s a warning saying, “Please back off, and do not come any closer.” Hissing is a distance-increasing behavior. Don’t be alarmed it’s normal for cats to hiss at something new or something they don’t understand. (See “ How to Introduce Cats to a New Environment” handout for details on how to set up your new cat’s safe room.) They will probably start sniffing under the door and maybe even hissing. They should never be forced to share coveted basic needs such as food, water, litter, and perches.ĭuring the introductory stage, you will probably notice that the original cats in your household are very curious about the other cat behind the door. Some say their cats got along beautifully from day one (not that they should have even met that quickly), and others say it took six months or more before they finally lived peacefully under the same roof.Ĭats can coexist together most of the time, even if they’re not the best of friends, as long as they are introduced slowly and positively and there are enough resources throughout the home. There is no magic formula that will tell you when a cat is ready to be fully integrated into the household you must be able to observe them and judge their progress on an individual basis. ![]() ![]() Take little steps and evaluate how your cats react. The key to introducing cats to each other is to TAKE IT SLOWLY. ![]()
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