new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS!

Tasteofink · 04-17-2010, 09:07 PM

my new cat who is 7 years old is sitting on the bed staring at my other cat and growling.
he lived with 6 other cats before so he does like other cats i just think its territorial.

my cat loves other cats.

I am keeping Twiggy out of my room and I feel very bad because she always stays in my room, I have a new litter box and food for my new cat and he stays in my room only until he gets used to the house.
Lately ive ben just leaving the door open a crack so they just stare at eachother but he growls, he also smells everything and rubs against it and his tail shakes. But he is not leaving anything? why does he do this? he is neutered. He is very sweet and he loved other cats where he used to live. I am letting twiggy in once in a while but I keep it supervised, she doesn mind him at all.

**marie73** · 04-17-2010, 09:24 PM

A slow introduction is best.

Here's a great link

http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?a ... roductions

Tasteofink · 04-18-2010, 09:11 AM

I am trying to pay lots of attention to twiggy because she seems unwanted

Susan · 04-18-2010, 12:36 PM

Hi Tasteofink: Just because your new cat lived with 6 other cats before does not mean he'll instantly like Twiggy. It will take a while for him to adjust to both his new home and Twiggy. However, the fact that he has lived with cats before, along with Twiggy's apparent response, suggests that the two will be friends in time. Marie has given you a link to a very good article, and if you follow those steps, you should be ok.

He is smelling everything simply in order to get used to his new home, and he is rubbing against things in order to leave his scent on them. If the end of his tail is shaking quickly, it likely just means he's excited...so that's good!! Have you figured out a name for him yet?

Dave_ph · 04-18-2010, 12:41 PM

Keep paying attention to Twiggy!

It takes time. I didn't think I'd be able to keep Mia with Fay until after a month passed. Now they're frenemies. Fay bathes Mia constantly but gives her a little nip ocassionally wen Mia wants to play and Fay doesn't. No major problems at all.

Tasteofink · 04-18-2010, 02:19 PM

Thank you susan, i did not know that the shaking was excitement. I thought he was peeing or something. I have not found a name for him yet

He is a very good cat!

I have ben paying attention to twiggy very much but since the new cat is in my room she will not come in anymore and she loves to sleep with me. I feel very bad..

04-17-2010, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tasteofink Cat Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 154	new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS! my new cat who is 7 years old is sitting on the bed staring at my other cat and growling. he lived with 6 other cats before so he does like other cats i just think its territorial. my cat loves other cats. I am keeping Twiggy out of my room and I feel very bad because she always stays in my room, I have a new litter box and food for my new cat and he stays in my room only until he gets used to the house. Lately ive ben just leaving the door open a crack so they just stare at eachother but he growls, he also smells everything and rubs against it and his tail shakes. But he is not leaving anything? why does he do this? he is neutered. He is very sweet and he loved other cats where he used to live. I am letting twiggy in once in a while but I keep it supervised, she doesn mind him at all.

04-17-2010, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
marie73 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27,439	Re: new cat introducing to old cat... A slow introduction is best. Here's a great link http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?a ... roductions __________________ Marie, and Always in my heart, my lovely Cinderella, running free at the Bridge. http://www.catforum.com/forum/member...signature2.jpg

04-18-2010, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tasteofink Cat Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 154	Re: new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS! I am trying to pay lots of attention to twiggy because she seems unwanted

04-18-2010, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Susan Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,632	Re: new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS! Hi Tasteofink: Just because your new cat lived with 6 other cats before does not mean he'll instantly like Twiggy. It will take a while for him to adjust to both his new home and Twiggy. However, the fact that he has lived with cats before, along with Twiggy's apparent response, suggests that the two will be friends in time. Marie has given you a link to a very good article, and if you follow those steps, you should be ok. He is smelling everything simply in order to get used to his new home, and he is rubbing against things in order to leave his scent on them. If the end of his tail is shaking quickly, it likely just means he's excited...so that's good!! Have you figured out a name for him yet? __________________ Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.

04-18-2010, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave_ph Cat Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 3,460	Re: new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS! Keep paying attention to Twiggy! It takes time. I didn't think I'd be able to keep Mia with Fay until after a month passed. Now they're frenemies. Fay bathes Mia constantly but gives her a little nip ocassionally wen Mia wants to play and Fay doesn't. No major problems at all. __________________ The last time people tried to elimate free roaming cats it resulted in The Black Plague.

04-18-2010, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tasteofink Cat Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 154	Re: new cat introducing to old cat...LOTS OF QUESTIONS! Thank you susan, i did not know that the shaking was excitement. I thought he was peeing or something. I have not found a name for him yet He is a very good cat! I have ben paying attention to twiggy very much but since the new cat is in my room she will not come in anymore and she loves to sleep with me. I feel very bad..

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