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In reply to the discussion: Seeking "cat-whisperer" advice ---- RE: New Cat in the house, compatibility with my older cat, etc [View all]LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)7. If they're both
spayed or neutered, the chance of fighting is less likely. There will still be some territory issues they have to work out and you generally should let that happen. Other posters suggestions are all good, esp let them get used to the others' scent by rubbing a towels or some such over each and let the other cat sniff it. I've kept a new cat cooped up in the bathroom for up to a week. (I live in an apt.) The others figured out they were in there anyway...
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Seeking "cat-whisperer" advice ---- RE: New Cat in the house, compatibility with my older cat, etc [View all]
nikto
Jul 2015
OP
If you've had you new fur baby Opie only in the den since she arrived, I would let her out
Fla Dem
Jul 2015
#9
Make sure they both have their own spots to hang out privately - spots on shelves are good
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#18
Just a warning, I don't know any cat that wouldn't go right over a baby gate
riderinthestorm
Jul 2015
#23
I was going to post/smart-ass, but seeing "my beloved elderly Ragdoll male died," just: condolences
UTUSN
Jul 2015
#33
When the elderly female tabby my sister had adopted wound up at my folks' house, our male Siamese
nomorenomore08
Jul 2015
#34