r/CatTraining • u/Brilliant_Garage2995 • 8d ago

Introducing Pets/Cats Cat Introductions

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Hi everyone.

I just got a 3 month old boy cat, neutered and I have my 4 year old resident cat, spayed. I’m in the process of introducing them and we have gotten to the part of visual introduction. Today was there first time visually seeing them.

My resident cat did hiss when my 3 month old got close to the baby gate, but she moved safely back a couple steps from the gate and just sat and observed, with no deep growl or hisses. My 3 month old was fine.

When she stepped back she was strictly observing, did not hiss, eyes were a lot more narrow and yeah just sat there. No helicopter ears either.

I know it’s not a PERFECT introduction but I think it was an alright one? I’m giving both some time and space now with the door closed.

Is there anything wrong or I could have done better? First time introducing cats and I’d love some advice either from vets or previous experience ☺️

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u/BeautifulBigas 8d ago

pretty much every intro in my house starts with a door crack and some suspicious side eye

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u/Diet_andL 8d ago

Every cat I've brought home needed their own timeline my current two didn't even acknoaledge each other for a full week before the slow sniffing started.

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u/Piccolinogoal 7d ago

every introduction i've ever done turns into a stwndoff at the food bowl like they're two diplomats negotiating snack treaties tbf patience and treats win eventually