Introducing a new senior female cat to my 2-year-old male cat?

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Hello I have a 2 year old male cat and I may need to introduce him to a 17 year old female because she was being bit by a dog at her current house. I am not sure how socially accepting he would be but i am not happy with her current condition. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 13 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Do it gradually. First, allow them to hear and smell one another but not see each other. This is best accomplished by keeping her in a small, closed room. Once your male has accepted her presence, have them see one another form a distance for ever increasing periods of time. The next step would be to place her in a closed carrier in the same room as your male. The final step step would be a supervised physical introduction. Use leashes on both for safety. The entire process may take days to weeks. A pheromone product, such as Feliway Spray or plug in diffusers, may decrease any anxiety or aggression. Ideally, you will also need to provide a litterbox for each cat plus an additional box in a neutral area. Extra bowls, toys and beds should also be provided to prevent resource protection.

Introducing a new senior female cat to my 2-year-old male cat?

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