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| Date: Oct 11, 2007 | |
| Question: My cat Peaches wont let me let another cat in the house.What should I do? Bridger Cats are territorial animals and might feel threatened if another cat is brought into "their" territory - especially if the existing and the new cat are both male. It it easier to bring a female cat home when you already have a male cat. In order to introduce your new cat to the old one and make them friends (or at least tolerate each other), you need first of all patience. Take one small step at the time. Start by keeping the new cat in a separated room until it has gained confidence (especially if it is a kitten) and your existing cat has got used to its presence in the house. The newcomer is probably unsure and may be frightened, and it is moving into new and unfamiliar territory which is already occupied (and may be defended) by the current feline inhabitant. Feed them separately to reduce competition for food, and make a fuss of your existing cats so that they do not feel neglected because of the new incumbent. In the beginning, your first cat may hiss and yowl at the cat on the other side of the door. Just ignore him and walk away. Never punish him for vocalizing aggressively, it will only cause trouble between the two cats. Be sure to praise and pet your first cat when he acts calmly when near the new cat's room. Before you let the cats have full access to one another, let them come face to face in a safe situation. Use two hard plastic doorstops to jam the door to the new cat's room open a mere 2-3 inches. Check that the door can't be pushed open any further, and that neither cat can get its head through the opening. The object is to give them a chance to swat paws at one another and even go nose to nose without the opportunity for full body contact. Feed each cat on their respective side of the door. Once they no longer hiss or growl at one another, you can try playing with both of them in the same room. |
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