How do I introduce a new kitten to my existing cat and dogs?

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Do cats and kittens get along? When I bring my kitten home to my cat and 2 dogs,should I have kitten and cat share the same litter box and same food and water bowl? And since my cat has already gotten along with my dogs,do think the kitten will get along with dogs just as well as the cat does with the 2 dogs? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | 3 months and 29 days old | 3.1 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

This will depend on the individual animals. A gradual introduction would be recommended for any new additions. Allow them to hear and smell the kitten but not see it, then allow sight but not physical contact and finally, allow short periods of supervised physical interactions until all parties have accepted one another. Ideally, there should be 1 litterbox per cat plus an additional box in a neutral location. Use separate food bowls to prevent food aggression. Provide additional beds, toys and scratching posts to prevent resource protection. A pheromone product, such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety or aggression between the older cat and the kitten.

How do I introduce a new kitten to my existing cat and dogs?

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