Taking Care of Cats

Tips For Introducing Cats

If you are introducing kittens to solitary another, the entire introduction suit can be short, lifelong as little as 10 -- 15 days. Introducing cats to each other integrated depends on their temperament and their personality. When you introduce a new cat to your current cat, you should always make perfect that you provide your current cat plenty of love and attention. This way, your cat will feel secure and know that he isn't in competition with your inexperienced cat for affection.

At premier, your run-of-the-mill cat may howl and hiss when he stands at the door, trying to tell the other cat that he doesn't belong. When this happens you should pass over it, as punishing your cat for his behavior will only lead to more problems. After a while, the first cat will start to effect calm when he is planned the new cat's door. As he starts to act calm, you should pet him and give him praise.

Once both cats have got used to the scent, you can begin to feed them closer together. To do this, you should keep your new cat in the safe room with the door closed, and your first cat on the other side of the door with his food dish. This time, feed both cats at the same time. After observation this a few times, they should start eating without any hissing or growling. At this point, they are ready to be introduced to one another.

It may catch some time to get them fully used to one another, although once they do -- they will become playmates for life. Cats love to be social, although sincere may be a bit rough at aboriginal, especially for your first cat. Cats can be very territorial, especially if you have a kitten around. If you get both of them used to each other early on -- it will be a lot easier to inject future cats to your home.