Monday, January 3, 2011

Tips on introducing a new kitten to an Older cat at Home

Most cats are happier with the inclusion of another cat. Two cats with no previous links can usually be good friends ... the latter. Directions can be tough! And use an older cat kittens can be particularly difficult.
Bring New Kitten Home
Make sure he has seen the vet and tested for worms and diseases that can spread to your older cat.
Make sure the time is right. It is very stressful for both cats, so if you have something else on the schedule could create more chaos during the first few days (the party, the guest house home renovation , or renovation), perhaps not the right week.
Prepare a private space in a kitten for some time. Bedroom is ideal, but choose a room that contains a favorite sleeping older cat's spots. A quiet room where the door where you can put food and water and a litter box as the kitten wants to be there. How long depends entirely on the personality of a cat. Some are brave and outgoing, and can be excited to explore the rest of her new home. But some may want the whole day for the safe under the bed.
Once Kittens Home
Take the kittens directly to a quiet room. Spend time with him and get to know each other, but not on a regular basis so the puppy can be consulted on their own and begin to feel comfortable. If the cat hides under the furniture right away, do not press. Be warm and supportive, but do not force it out.
You have an older cat knows the puppy smell there, and maybe spend some time with a side of the door trying to figure out what is happening, and the puppy can do the same. If the reaction of either the cat seems hostile, that's okay. They came around.
Only when you open the door that separates them from their parents should depend on cat behavior. When you feel a big cat is ready, open the door and let them check each other from afar at first. Stay close and monitor if you need to intervene. Opportunity for them to get along immediately known is pretty thin, so do not be surprised if they seem to react to each other is clearly disrespectful manner. You can help along by making sure that either they do not necessarily feel threatened by others. Give them your feed container, and make sure there are plenty of toys to go round.
Remember to give your older cat lots of extra attention in the early days of the new kitten's arrival. Old guy needs to know that he is not more important than before, and this life is not going to change for the worse.

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