How to integrate a boisterous cat who bites into a multi-cat home?

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Lucky was a stray that I took in in Dec He had been hit by a car and had a broken jaw and other injuries. He recovered and I am now trying to integrate him with my other 4 cats. At the moment I keep Lucky seperate with supervised play. Lucky is very boisterous in his play with them and with me. It is very much 'play' but he bites and when and sitting will even leap up to grab my head. I encourage him to play with appropriate toys and he does calm. Anything else I can do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 5 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

Lucky is indeed a lucky cat to have found you! Lucky is still a young cat so he should outgrow these behaviors with time. Using a Feliway diffuser in the room where the other cats are could help to calm him down. Positive reinforcement using treats when he is calm may also encourage him to not bite. Good luck! I hope Lucky integrates well into your household.

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