How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Home

Steps to Introduce a New Cat at Home

Cats are territorial animals and introducing them to a new environment takes patience. Follow these steps:

  1. Prepare a Safe Room: Keep the new cat in a quiet room at first.
  2. Give Time: Allow the cat to adjust to smells and sounds for 2–3 days.
  3. Slow Introduction: Use a baby gate or keep doors slightly open for visual contact.
  4. Use Scent Exchange: Rub cloth on each cat and swap to share scents.
  5. Supervised Meeting: Start short interactions and observe behavior.

Be calm and patient. It can take a week or more to fully adjust.

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