Can I introduce my new kitten to my resident cat on the first day?

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Hi. Oliver keep trying to find his playmate outside so that's why I am gonna adopt a kitten tomorrow. Since he's enjoying when the stray cats around him, is it okay to introduce my new kitten to him in only one day but in a very gentle way? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 29 days old | 9 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what "in a very gentle way" means, but taking your time is ALWAYS best with a new pet in the household. You will also want to make sure both pets have access to food, water, litter, bedding etc that is separate from the others to prevent competition or stress over these resources. A pheromone diffuser may also be useful to help reduce inter-cat stress during introductions. I highly recommend taking a few days to just keep your cats in separate rooms. Adding a cat to a new location PLUS introducing other cats may be overwhelming, so letting your new cat get used to the environment FIRST is best. You can then let the two sniff each other through a door or barrier, and then introduce them together. If they fight or seem uncomfortable, separating them and trying again once both are calm is best.

Can I introduce my new kitten to my resident cat on the first day?

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