Introducing A Younger Cat To An Adult Cat

[Rshep]

Hello everyone,
I am looking to adopt a 1 year old cat, I already have a 6 year old cat. I also live in an apartment with 2 stories, I was wondering what the best way to introduce the new cat would be?

Thanks!!

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi!
Try taking a look at this, it will hopefully give you some good suggestsions;
How To Successfully Introduce Cats: The Ultimate Guide

 

[Mamanyt1953]

And be patient. This is the key. The techniques in the article are EXCELLENT, but you have to remember that you can only go as fast as the most reluctant cat. Trying to rush things will do far more harm than good. The fact that one is a kitten may be a help, here, as kittens don't generally appear as threatening to a grown cat, but that isn't always the case.

 

[Furballsmom]

suggestsions

woopsies LOL

 

[rubysmama]

Hello everyone,
I am looking to adopt a 1 year old cat, I already have a 6 year old cat. I also live in an apartment with 2 stories, I was wondering what the best way to introduce the new cat would be?

If you can, the best thing is to confine the new cat to one room with their food, water, litter box and toys, when you first bring him/her home, and proceed to do slow introductions. In addition to the article link Furballsmom posted, below are a few more.

Good luck. Let us know when you bring the new cat home.

How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home

Your Second Cat: How To Choose The Best Friend For Kitty
Introducing Cats To Cats
How To Fix An Unsuccessful Cat Introduction (hopefully you won't need this one)
The Multi-cat Household