I just moved into my sister’s house yesterday. I have my own room, and my 5 year old cat. She has never been around other cats, and my sister has 3 cats and a dog. Last night one of her cats got into my room by accident while I was moving in, and my cat freaked out. She started giving off some kind of meow that sounded like a siren and hissing. When I left for work, she was still under the desk. What should I do to integrate her into the rest of the home and the pets? I can’t keep her in my room forever. Please help I can’t move anywhere else.
2007-09-25 08:36:01 · 8 answers · asked by Lenka 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
See this article. It is best to introduce them to each other slowly. 3 new cats and a new dog can be very stressful for your kitty. The best thing to do is keep your door closed and let them smell each other from under the door. Then give your kitty a blanket or toy that belongs to the other kitties/dog and give the kitties/dog a toy or blanket that belongs to your cat. They need to be familiar with each other's scent. Do this for a while and then maybe introduce them one at a time. Soon they will be able to tolerate each other without a threat and hopefully become friends. Good luck!
2007-09-25 08:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stuff like this always takes some time. Let her stay just in your room for another few days, then open the door and let your cat explore the rest of the house and let the other cats and dog come into your room. There will probably be a lot of hissing, running, hiding, and angry growly noises, but all of that is normal. If the cats get into big fights where blood is drawn, you may have to separate them for a longer period of time and take it even more slowly, but they will eventually get used to each other. Have patience! It'll be okay!
2007-09-25 08:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Move slowly, in small steps. Feed your cat separately at first, but have her eat at the regular spot where the others do at some point, but without the others there.
2) Leave your cat in the bedroom (with food and water, of course) and let them smell each other under a closed door. They'll get the idea that there's something else in their world besides themselves.
3) After a few days, put your sister's animals in the basement, garage, wherever, and let your cat explore the house for 30 minutes or so. Then put her in another room, and let your sister's animals sniff in your room. This gets the smell of "the other side" into their territory.
here's the next steps. Do these one at a time, and have a "safe spot" for your cat to retreat if she needs to. That'll probably be your room. You'll probably get hissing and spitting and name calling, but as long as there's no "flying-ball-of-fur" fights, you're making progress - honestly. If things aren't working out, drop back a step, or wait longer to try this step.
4) Put your cat in a carrier, and let the others see her as well as smell. Then reverse the situation, so your cat is free to move around.
5) let them meet face to face, one at a time, for a short while. Be ready to break up a fight if necessary.
6) Let them all met face to face.
7) when you feed everyone, put your cat's food down sort of nearby - within sight of the others food. Let her adjust, and gradually move it closer every day.
Once you've got them all eating together, and using the same litter boxes, you've got them adjusted about as well as you will.
Speaking of litter boxes - my vet recommends putting down one for each cat, plus an extra if someone's feeling temperamental. You'll get used to changing litter.
2007-09-25 08:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can expect an emotional reaction from your cat. She may mess on your bed or show you in some other way that she is upset.
From what you say this may not be something you can fix.
Expect fights among the cats, they will find their own 'pecking order'.
Don't be too upset with growls, spits, spats. If it gets worse or she withdrawls and won't use her box etc you may have to find her another home. Cats are really difficult to change.
2007-09-25 08:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by Larry W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 20:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way to introduce cats is by putting her in like a cage. Those little travel kennel things. Leave her with the other cats to investigate. do this for some time. then release them.
2007-09-25 08:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by Tif 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a leash, or use your pet carrier. Then, take her/him out into the room with other animals, shorter periods first, then get longer as he/she gets more used to it. If anything happens, take her back to your room immediately
2007-09-25 08:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by Nerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
itll just take time, she'll get used to it, she'll probably even like it.
2007-09-25 08:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by Andria W 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋