My old cat hisses at new kitten and me. How can I introduce them?

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Hello I just recently got a kitten two days ago and she is approximately 2 months old, the only thing is I have a major problems. Number one is I already have a cat that I had for almost 2 years now and I want to introduce them since they are so similar to each other however my old cat hisses at the kitten most time which I know is normal but he has even started hissing at me and I'm worried it might hurt our relationship somehow,what can I do to make them get along ?.My old cat even hides now. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Here is a great article on introducing a new cat to the household. https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-steps-to-introducing-your-cat-to-a-new-feline/ You might want to back up a few steps and try to start the introduction over from the beginning. The second thing you can try is to help Fiona deal with the anxiety of the new kitten by using Feliway, which is a cat pheromone that can be calming. It is available in a diffuser that is plugged into an outlet and is great for a room in the home. It is also available as a spray, which can be used on towels, or the most common locations Fiona likes to spend time. https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8906 https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37241 Another product I like is Composure, which is available as a little treat. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetri-science-composure-feline-bite-sized-chews If these do not help, you might consider discussing prescription medication for anxiety with your veterinarian. Thanks for using PetCoach.

My old cat hisses at new kitten and me. How can I introduce them?

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