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Ziggysmom

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2. Try one of the cat pheromone plug in diffuser, similar to the brand Feliway. I had a lot of

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 01:42 PM

Nov 2024

success blending cat families when using these. Congrats on the new baby. It takes older cats a long time to adjust. Keep the introductions supervised until they are safe with each other.

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Advice from Experience: How long does it take an old house cat to deal with a new kitten? [View all] NNadir Nov 2024 OP

One thing I highly suggest is to keep them separated at least until vet does Fe-Leuk / FIV test SheltieLover Nov 2024 #1

Try one of the cat pheromone plug in diffuser, similar to the brand Feliway. I had a lot of Ziggysmom Nov 2024 #2

Short Answer montanacowboy Nov 2024 #3

Had same Rebl2 Nov 2024 #11

Probably yes, but it will take time and patience Ndp5 Nov 2024 #4

All of the previous responses are great biophile Nov 2024 #5

Pets SuzyandPuffpuff Nov 2024 #6

The kitten needs a kitten. They will play with each other... 3catwoman3 Nov 2024 #7

See if you can get her comfortable with the kitten's smell Ponietz Nov 2024 #8

New kitten should be bathed Figarosmom Nov 2024 #9

We took her to the vet yesterday. She seems to be perfectly healthy. NNadir Nov 2024 #10