How to introduce a new kitten to my resident cat without issues?

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I’m getting a new kitten but I already have a young cat and I’m worried about how they will get along. Is there a certain way I should introduce them to each other? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting! Congrats on your new kitten! A good way to first introduce them is have them 'meet' eachother behind closed doors. Have each cat on either side of the door. Allow them to smell eachother and eat a few meals this way. They will associate eating (a good thing) with the other cat which will help make the real introduction easier. After a few times doing the closed door technique, place both of them in room where they can be supervised by you. Get them to play with the toy and interact with you and the toy together. Do a few short session of this. If they seem to get a long fine after a few sessions, then you may allow them to interact with one another normally in your house. I hope this helps and thanks again for posting- best of luck!

How to introduce a new kitten to my resident cat without issues?

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