I have a Persian that doesn't go out ever because my last cat, a normal and timid (with people) cat disappeared just over a year ago. I was heartbroken and got my Persian several months ago. My domestic cat turned up yesterday... he is in good condition although was very hungry and in need of my affection, also wanting to come into my home again. I've done all I can to ensure his comfort and needs, but am afraid to allow him in because of my persian.... who is a real baby in case he attacks my persian..... he did fight other cats prior to going missing..... I feel loyal to them both and so sorry for my domestic, I'm giving him all the love I can in my porch, but I feel I'm not looking after as I should and that it's not good enough. I must add that he's always had a wildish streak, but is so affectionate with me...
Has anyone else with cats experienced this senario? Could I introduce them and them get on? Or should I keep them apart at my domestic cat's expense??? Help!!!!
2006-12-13 07:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Keep your domestic in a separate room for a while after you take it to the vet for a combo test to make sure he didn't catch anything while meandering the countryside.
2006-12-13 07:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There us definatly a chance that you can introduce them. Take it slow, try starting by having them in different rooms only being together for a short time (a few min. w/ your supervision) then just increase the time they aren't seperate little by little. This way you will be there to to watch them and make sure that they are getting along. If they are okay for 10 minutes the next day try 15 minutes or whatever you see fit. They may try to battle it out the first week or so, but they might get used to each other so don't give up at first.
2006-12-13 08:18:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a piece of the resident cat's bedding into the new cat's room. Take some of the new cat's bedding and put it where your resident cat can smell it. Keep exchanging and rotating their beds or a towel that covers a favorite sleeping area. Let the cats sniff each other from under the door. Give both cats plenty of opportunity to adjust to each other's scent. If neither cat acts like it wants to break the door down and kill the other, then it is time to begin leaving the door open. Best of Luck!
2016-05-23 20:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by Rosemary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would introduce them to each other slowly. I am sure the scent from your cat that was missing is still in your house and your persian has smelled it, so it should not be that much of a surprise for him. But do take him to the vet and have him checked and given his shots first.
2006-12-13 07:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by digorbat11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen with 2 adult female spayed cats. They tolerated each other once they realized neither was leaving. After a while, it almost seemed as though they took turns being the dominant one. They aggravated each other more than they fought. They'd hiss at each other once in awhile, but for the most part they barely acknowledged each other.
2006-12-13 08:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by georgiarose_01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress them in leather, buy them tickets to a scissor sisters gig and book them in for a nice romantic dinner at a gay cat resteraunt.
2006-12-13 07:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
f.u.c.k. introducing them to each other i know some korean folks who lives near me like they cat food eaters as in the cat he hehehehehheeheheheheh!
2006-12-13 07:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
after a year you won,t let him in..do,t be so cruel...of course they will be wary of each other at first..don,t leave you moggie out...
2006-12-13 07:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋