Health & WellbeingI have recently brought a new cat into the house and the existing cat is not happy about it. She hisses at him and has taken a couple of swipes at him as she walks past, but they do seem to eat together until she gets mad again. What can I do to get
Moving a new cat into the house is stressful for both cats, and I have a method to help ease the transition. I would slowly introduce them to each other. Take the new cat, and put him in his own room with his own food, water, and litter box. Keep the door closed, and for a few days, feed them both treats on other side of door so they associate each other's smell with a good experience. Then let Trixie in the new cat's room while the new cat is in a cat carrier. They can smell each other, but not be in contact. If either becomes upset or show signs of aggression, remove the Trixie from the room, and try again later. Praise them when they interact appropriately. When they are interacting well with each other through the carrier, you can let the new cat out of his room, and see how he interacts with the other cat. Praise them when they interact appropriately, and separate them with any sign of aggression or upset. I would get a cat tree with lots of shelves to give the cats vert
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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