Simple tips for introducing 2 cats

You are a cat lover and have only one cat?? That’s pretty extraordinary but don’t let the uncertainty of the hows and whys hold you back. You might have heard horror stories about introducing a new furry friend to your older, very territorial fur baby but if you do a quick google search, you’ll find loads of heartwarming videos that will make you want to get not one but two more squiggly, furry cats.

Here’s how to make the introduction as smooth as possible.

Slow Introduction

The best tactic you can deploy that’ll help you keep things in control from the start is a slow introduction. Do not force the interaction, let them take things on their own pace. Keep the new cat contained to a certain area or a room until it gets acquainted, especially if it’s an older cat. The new cat needs to adjust to new scents, living area and on top of that, another cat. So, having patience is the best thing you can do to keep things smooth. Your instincts will be the best tool to analyze that when is the feline ready for the next step.

Keep Them Separated

Provide separate living spaces for both your cats and provide them with a cozy corner they can use to hide. Especially for the new cat. Cats need to de-stress at their own pace and not having that ability will result in anxiety. This can lead to health issues and lashing out. So make things as comfy for your kitties as possible. Switch their places when you feel that enough time has passed so they can get used to the new smell. The amount of time it takes for your fur babies to adjust will depend on variables like age, personality, and history. We would also recommend having different cat accessories including automatic cat feeder, cat tree, towers, cat beds and pods.

Older cats will take longer to adjust in a new home and of course to the new cat. Kittens are more likely to adjust faster. If your cat has a social personality especially with other animals than this process is going to be easier for you.

It’s all in the Scent

Scent is the cats' introduction! So the first introduction your cat is going to have is not a visual one but a sensory one. Rub the new cat with a cloth or a towel and let your other cat smell it. You can also let them smell your hands or shirt after carrying the other one. Switching their living areas will also help them in getting used to having another cat’s smell around them.

When all the signs of anxiousness and aggression are gone it’s time for a visual interaction but a separated one and as soon as that level is conquered you can put them in the same room. However, keep a very close eye on your fur babies because this process can take somewhere more time than expected.



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Hope this article helps smooth introductions, so you can add more paws and enjoy the unconditional love and cuddles that are coming your way.