Bringing a New Cat Home – Tips to Follow
You have read somewhere that having a new cat in your home can be a great companion for your existing cat. You would also like a new kitty as you remember how much fun you used to have in the old days when you would play with the kitten.
It is a common thought that cats like to have feline companionship when they live indoors. But before you get the new cat here are some tips on how to bring that new kitten home and introduce it to the exiting cat.
The best time to bring the new cat home is when you will be less busy and you will have some time to spend with the two cats. Do not bring the cat home during holidays or when you have friends over.
The new cat must also be taken to the vet before introducing it to the other cat. Make sure the cat is properly checked and that it has no diseases. Also make sure it gets the right vaccines. You can choose a cat of the opposite sex because in this way you will avoid the sex rivalry that sometimes appears. You can also have your cats spayed/neutered.
You can also bathe the cat at your friend’s house. This way you will prevent unsettling the existing cat. A small period of isolation is also proper. If you can, take the kitten into another room before introducing it to the other cat. Get the new cat its own food and water bowls and also its own litter box. This way it will be much more comfortable for both cats. If the cat is shy, it will try to hide under the bed or table for some days. If the cat is courageous, it will start to explore the new home. Never try to force the cat to get out and meet the other cat. Let things happen naturally.
Also let the kitten explore the new home at peace, while the other cat is in the other room. You can also bring the new kitten’s blanket to the older cat and let it sniff it a few times. This way the older cat will feel comfortable with the idea of a new cat. After introducing the two cats, let them spend some time together, little by little: a few minutes one day, a few hours the next day.
If you follow these steps you will have a stress free situation and both cats will get along well.
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