Comments on: How to introduce a new cat into the family? http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/ A Feline Health Guide Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 05:17:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Kay S http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4838 Kay S Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:36:28 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/#comment-4838 The way we did it (successfully): obtain a protable kennel or cage or pet carrier that is large enough to hold a small litter box and water bowl. Put a fluffy towel in it for the cat to sleep on. Place the new cat or kitten in the prepared kennel and place the locked kennel in a central area of the house where all the other animals can see it. Give strict orders to the kids that they cannot go near the kennel for a couple of days, then sit back and watch. The other animals in the house will "sneak up" on the kennel and the new animal to investigate. Don't worry if there's lots of hissing and growling. Reprimand dogs for barking and encourage them to investigate the new animal quietly. Let the kids run and play so the new animal sees and hears them from the safety of the closed kennel. The resident animals will get a chance to check out the new family member without being too aggressive, and the new animal will have a chance to check them out while feeling protected by the closed kennel. Feed the new cat at the same times that you feed the other animals. It helps if you can put the pet carrier close to the area where the other animals are fed. Take the food bowl out of the kennel after a reasonable amount of time. Three or four times during the day, take the cat out of the kennel to hold it and pet it, BUT...do this only when there are no other animals or kids around (some quiet quality time). Be sure to give it human contact daily. After you have petted it for a few minutes, put it back into the kennel, then let one or more of the resident cats sniff your hands (they may growl at you because of the scent of the new animal...just be patient). After two or three days, allow the kids to hold and pet the new cat under supervision. Keep the new cat locked in its kennel for at least three or four days, then open the kennel door and let the cat take its own time about coming out and exploring. Leave the kennel door blocked so the cat can get in and out (it will probably seek out the kennel to sleep in for a few more days due to its familiarity and security). After the cat is spending more time out of the kennel than in, take the kennel away. It still may take weeks for all of the cats to really get along, but this method is a sure-fire "introducer" that causes the smallest amount of stress for both the resident pets and the new pet.<a href="http://bestluggageshop.com/blog/"> Kay S</a> The way we did it (successfully): obtain a protable kennel or cage or pet carrier that is large enough to hold a small litter box and water bowl. Put a fluffy towel in it for the cat to sleep on. Place the new cat or kitten in the prepared kennel and place the locked kennel in a central area of the house where all the other animals can see it. Give strict orders to the kids that they cannot go near the kennel for a couple of days, then sit back and watch. The other animals in the house will “sneak up” on the kennel and the new animal to investigate. Don’t worry if there’s lots of hissing and growling. Reprimand dogs for barking and encourage them to investigate the new animal quietly. Let the kids run and play so the new animal sees and hears them from the safety of the closed kennel. The resident animals will get a chance to check out the new family member without being too aggressive, and the new animal will have a chance to check them out while feeling protected by the closed kennel. Feed the new cat at the same times that you feed the other animals. It helps if you can put the pet carrier close to the area where the other animals are fed. Take the food bowl out of the kennel after a reasonable amount of time. Three or four times during the day, take the cat out of the kennel to hold it and pet it, BUT…do this only when there are no other animals or kids around (some quiet quality time). Be sure to give it human contact daily. After you have petted it for a few minutes, put it back into the kennel, then let one or more of the resident cats sniff your hands (they may growl at you because of the scent of the new animal…just be patient). After two or three days, allow the kids to hold and pet the new cat under supervision. Keep the new cat locked in its kennel for at least three or four days, then open the kennel door and let the cat take its own time about coming out and exploring. Leave the kennel door blocked so the cat can get in and out (it will probably seek out the kennel to sleep in for a few more days due to its familiarity and security). After the cat is spending more time out of the kennel than in, take the kennel away. It still may take weeks for all of the cats to really get along, but this method is a sure-fire “introducer” that causes the smallest amount of stress for both the resident pets and the new pet. Kay S

]]> By: Amin K http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4837 Amin K Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:02:13 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/#comment-4837 The cat obviously is still going through turmoil since it was captured and brought to the other family's home. If this cat was a stray it may have had some very traumatic occurences in its life and it needs to get over with and then it will be more willing to come out of hiding in your home. Do not force yourself on the cat no matter how much you are tempted to do so. The cat may not feel comfortable with dogs or younger children. Give the cat a chance and it will more likely be a very good companion for all in the family and I commend you for taking a stray rather than going to a pet store and buying one. This cat is very lucky to have someone care enough about it to be given a home with you and your family.<a href="http://www.ihearclear.com/starkey-hearing-aids.htm"> Amin K</a> The cat obviously is still going through turmoil since it was captured and brought to the other family’s home. If this cat was a stray it may have had some very traumatic occurences in its life and it needs to get over with and then it will be more willing to come out of hiding in your home. Do not force yourself on the cat no matter how much you are tempted to do so. The cat may not feel comfortable with dogs or younger children. Give the cat a chance and it will more likely be a very good companion for all in the family and I commend you for taking a stray rather than going to a pet store and buying one. This cat is very lucky to have someone care enough about it to be given a home with you and your family. Amin K

]]> By: Alex http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Alex Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:42:47 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/#comment-4836 Have a quiet room with blankets and toys to make him feel at home. As he gets used to it, gradually introduce him to other members of your family. After being a stray he might feel intimidated by a big house with lots of people.<a href="http://www.secretfinance.com/offshore/offshore-unit-trusts.htm"> Alex</a> Have a quiet room with blankets and toys to make him feel at home. As he gets used to it, gradually introduce him to other members of your family. After being a stray he might feel intimidated by a big house with lots of people. Alex

]]> By: Unicornrider http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4835 Unicornrider Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:16:16 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/#comment-4835 Cats needs to be instroduced to each other gradually, same goes for kids, whose energy can be scary for a cat trying to get used to a new environment. THis is how you introduce a new cat to other cats: 1. Keep the cats in different rooms for the first week. This will give the new cat time to explore without any threatening behavior and it will give both cats the chance to sniff out each other's presence and begin to familiarize themselves with one another. 2. Let them in the same room for short periods of time (with human supervision). Don't leave them to their own devices; you may need to act as referee. 3. Let the cats smell each other, and look at each other. If they start to hiss, put them back into separate rooms. 4. Every day, let the cats be with each other for a bit longer. Stay with them and let them explore one another bit by bit. 5. Introduce a shared love. Bring in treats! Lay the treats on the floor in the same room. Make sure there are adequate treats for both cats and make two separate piles. The cats will begin to learn that you intend on feeding them both the same good food in the same amounts and that there is no need to feel competitive over food. 6. Share toys and play with both cats. In the same room, try playing with both cats equally. The aim is again to teach both cats not to feel threatened and that they will be treated fairly. 7. Try leaving them alone for a brief period of time. If possible, keep an eye on them from afar. 8. Relax! Let them be. Sometimes they may need to sort out their pecking order alone and unaided by human intervention; once you feel you have done all you can to ease the transition, let go. Finally, the cats will be able to be together in the same room forever. [edit] Tips * Let the the new cat explore the house, but don't let it in to the rooms where the other cats usually hang out, because the cats will get jealous. * Most cats will relax around a new addition once they realize the new cat is no threat to the food supply. Make sure the cats that were there previously always get food, on time and that they never have to compete with the new cat for food. That can ease the transition. * Introducing a new kitten to a cat may be a little easier but be wary of the kitten's playfulness exhausting an older cat that has little tolerance. Gradually, very gradually. Stress and cats do not make good mates. You can read more at the sources I have cited.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Recruiting/Taf.htm"> Unicornrider</a> Cats needs to be instroduced to each other gradually, same goes for kids, whose energy can be scary for a cat trying to get used to a new environment.
THis is how you introduce a new cat to other cats:
1. Keep the cats in different rooms for the first week. This will give the new cat time to explore without any threatening behavior and it will give both cats the chance to sniff out each other’s presence and begin to familiarize themselves with one another.
2. Let them in the same room for short periods of time (with human supervision). Don’t leave them to their own devices; you may need to act as referee.
3. Let the cats smell each other, and look at each other. If they start to hiss, put them back into separate rooms.
4. Every day, let the cats be with each other for a bit longer. Stay with them and let them explore one another bit by bit.
5. Introduce a shared love. Bring in treats! Lay the treats on the floor in the same room. Make sure there are adequate treats for both cats and make two separate piles. The cats will begin to learn that you intend on feeding them both the same good food in the same amounts and that there is no need to feel competitive over food.
6. Share toys and play with both cats. In the same room, try playing with both cats equally. The aim is again to teach both cats not to feel threatened and that they will be treated fairly.
7. Try leaving them alone for a brief period of time. If possible, keep an eye on them from afar.
8. Relax! Let them be. Sometimes they may need to sort out their pecking order alone and unaided by human intervention; once you feel you have done all you can to ease the transition, let go. Finally, the cats will be able to be together in the same room forever.

[edit] Tips

* Let the the new cat explore the house, but don’t let it in to the rooms where the other cats usually hang out, because the cats will get jealous.
* Most cats will relax around a new addition once they realize the new cat is no threat to the food supply. Make sure the cats that were there previously always get food, on time and that they never have to compete with the new cat for food. That can ease the transition.
* Introducing a new kitten to a cat may be a little easier but be wary of the kitten’s playfulness exhausting an older cat that has little tolerance.

Gradually, very gradually. Stress and cats do not make good mates.

You can read more at the sources I have cited. Unicornrider

]]> By: Clinton http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4834 Clinton Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:37:11 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/how-to-introduce-a-new-cat-into-the-family/#comment-4834 well try being very gentle with her, i got a new cat about 17 years old and all u have to do is not move so ninja fast and spend a lot of time with her<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Job-Interview/Job-Interview-Horror-Stories.htm"> Clinton</a> well try being very gentle with her, i got a new cat about 17 years old and all u have to do is not move so ninja fast and spend a lot of time with her Clinton

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