Introducing a new cat or kitten into the home

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or kitten into your home can sometimes be very stressful to you, your

current pet residents and of course the new kitty. Here are some tips to

help this task go smoother and keep all your pets a bit safer and stress

free.

Always see your vet as soon as possible after bringing your new kitty

home, within 24-48 hours if possible.

Always quarantine your new kitty for at least 5 days to a week in a

separate room. This protects your new kitty and your existing kitty

residents from contracting a disease if air max bw pas cherthe new kitty has brought some germs

into the home. The other pets and the new kitty will be able to smell

each others scent under the door of the separate room which will let

them become familiar with each others scent. Alway give your new guy his

own food and water dish and of course his own litter box. A good rule of

thumb is one litter box per cat in the home.

Next take a clean washcloth and gently wipe the cloth on the new kitties

cheek area. This is where the cats pheromones are released. So when your

cat is rubbing your face with his cheeks he is leaving his scent on you

saying "I now own you!" Take the washcloth a
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it on low lying areas of couches or if you have a cat house or carpeted

scratching post, rub a little there as well. This gets the scent of the

new kitty around the house so the other pets will become familiar with

the new guys smell.

Use a toy with the new kitties scent after she has played with it for

awhile and then use that toy to play with your current kitties and have

them become accustomed to the new kitty's scent off of the toy. this is

a good way to get the scent out there and to the other cats in the

house.

A day or two before the actual "introduction" put up a gate or slightly

crack the door to the room the kitty is in to see the reactions of of

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wait another day or two.

The next step is the "meeting." When you feel comfortable- plan to have

the meeting in a controlled environment like a room with all doors

closed and maybe perhaps a helper or two. A good idea is to get a plate

of tuna for each cat, bring the new guy in the room and have them all

enjoy a little tuna together. Give it to the new guys first as sort of a

pleasant distraction-It makes the "meeting" or introduction" ugg boots

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much as you would like and feel comfortable moving to the next step.

Then the next meeting would be sort of a play date where you have a few

toys, wands with a feather at the end work best. Also have this

"meeting" in a controlled room with some helpers if needed. No tuna at

this meeting. Have fun and entertain all kitties together, again it

makes the "meeting" seem pleasant and fun. sort of a fun distraction so

all the attention is not on the new kitty. It could take some time, but

your love and patience and will eventually pay off.

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