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My kitten wants out. How to safely introduce him to my cat Toffy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Hi I’m gonna continue from previous. The cat got their own things and room. I have done scent swap my cat hissed. I want my cat and kitten to be friends. My kitten is in a room he wants to come out and explore but I don’t know how toffy will react

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2019

I'd let the kitten out and see how Toffy reacts. Praise her and give her treats if she reacts appropriately. Get a cat tree so she can escape the kitten as needed. If Toffy becomes aggressive to the kitten, separate them and try again the next day.

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