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dixiegrrrrl

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1. Do you have a screen or something to block off the room he is in?

Reply to nikto (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2015, 07:16 PM

Jul 2015

Usually cats sit around at some distance from each other for a while before they get up to touch noses.
If your cats can see each each other but not actually make contact, that might be a way to introduce them.

Making sure the new guy has his own quarters is good for him, he can retreat there if and when he is stressed out down the road..
so maybe just visual access for a bit.
they will make enough sounds to let you know how the meetings are going.

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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

Do you have a screen or something to block off the room he is in? dixiegrrrrl Jul 2015 #1

I have done this a few times. Curmudgeoness Jul 2015 #2

can you leave the door open a crack? ginnyinWI Jul 2015 #3

A couple of things you can try before introducing them face-to-face... City Lights Jul 2015 #4

Lost count tencats Jul 2015 #5

Wonderful idea, and photo. Beautiful, healthy looking cat pals! Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2015 #7

Squee! shenmue Jul 2015 #11

Great idea ---- I have set-up a similar situation to the suggestion nikto Jul 2015 #6

One thing I did was close the resident cat in the bedroom Warpy Jul 2015 #8

My sister did that a couple times 47of74 Jul 2015 #9

my 12 year old and my 1 year old. ginnyinWI Jul 2015 #10

Yep, they do the full play tumbling too. 47of74 Jul 2015 #12

REPORT: It's 3-weeks later, and I am worried nikto Jul 2015 #13

For anyone who followed the "Cat-Whisperer" thread--A cat story still seeking a Hollywood ending ... nikto Sep 2015 #14