How To Introduce Two Cats

Your results may vary, but this method worked well here at the Playhouse =o)
PlayhousePalssays...

>> ^Boise_Lib:

I'm curious about the time frame.
How long did it take to make friends?


I'm not sure about about these two but, when I brought Jake home last August, it took about 6 or 7 days. Patience is a must. It is so worthwhile =o)

Chaucersays...

When I got my Siberian, I let them talk thru the door for a couple of days, then the 3rd day I let the kitten peak out. In the meantime I would brush the kitten and put the fur in various parts of the house. Days 4 - 5 I would bring the kitten out to play. Day 6, I let the kitten roam the house and I also put their kitty litters next to each other. Day 7, I let him out unsupervised.

Deanosays...

I was prepared for major issues when introducing my new cat but they seemed to click really quickly, within a few seconds with no problems. Super lucky I guess.

I did delay having them meet by obeying various bits of advice on the web i.e separate rooms, gradually introduce via a door etc against the advice of the lady in the shelter who said "just let them get on with it".

PlayhousePalssays...

>> ^Chaucer:

When I got my Siberian, I let them talk thru the door for a couple of days, then the 3rd day I let the kitten peak out. In the meantime I would brush the kitten and put the fur in various parts of the house. Days 4 - 5 I would bring the kitten out to play. Day 6, I let the kitten roam the house and I also put their kitty litters next to each other. Day 7, I let him out unsupervised.


Purrfect! It really pays off when you do things right =o)

PlayhousePalssays...

>> ^Deano:

I was prepared for major issues when introducing my new cat but they seemed to click really quickly, within a few seconds with no problems. Super lucky I guess.
I did delay having them meet by obeying various bits of advice on the web i.e separate rooms, gradually introduce via a door etc against the advice of the lady in the shelter who said "just let them get on with it".


Hmmm ... I'm surprised at the advice you got from the shelter. That wouldn't have worked for me since there is such a big age difference between my three cats [16 yrs, 8 yrs and the *baby* just turned 1]. The two older ones would have freaked out for sure at the sudden arrival.

I'm glad that it was such an easy transition for you =o)

siftbotsays...

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