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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]Corgigal
(9,291 posts)17. purchase a small doggie crate
but the new cat in the living room, with all his food and a litter box. Old cat will come in and freak for a minute, then will figure out the new one can't get at her. Then the old cat will watch the new cat, new cat will watch the old cat. In 3 days, open the door.
I've done it several times, and it always works.
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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