Introducing A Cat To A New Home

Your current cats will be naturally curious about a new smell in a closed room.

Introducing a cat to a new home. When you bring your cat home you may need to make a few introductions to other cats dogs or children who live in the house. Before you bring your new cat home prepare yourself for the introduction. Two altered adult cats often become friends in the same home.

Before you bring a new cat home talk to a veterinarian and schedule an appointment so s he can do a full body exam and talk to you about vaccination it is important that your new cat gets a clean bill of health before you introduce her to other family members and other pets. Read more about introducing your new cat to your resident cat. Spend time with your cat in his home base room at first doing low key activities like reading or watching tv.

Make sure everyone is on the same page. Then after a day or 2 let your cat out to explore its new home. Many cats are fearful when introduced to their new home.

Some cats will be completely comfortable right off the bat acting as if they own the place the minute they step in the door. Keep her door closed and don t let your other pet race in unexpectedly. Birds rodents and fish should be adequately protected from possible harassment by the new cat.

New cat to other resident animals. Cats can be very territorial creatures so if you re introducing a new cat to an existing one be sure to make it a gradual process. She has seen a lot of.

You may consider setting up an adjustable door strap like door buddy to create a safe barrier between your new and existing cat. Move the new cat to a small room e g a spare bathroom and open the cage. If you re adding a new cat to a home where there are existing pets please see introducing your dog to a new cat or introducing your cat to a new cat.