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How should you introduce a new cat to a resident cat?

Go slow and start apart.

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  1. Put them together right away
  2. Slowly, starting in separate rooms ✔
  3. Let them fight it out

Why: International Cat Care says cats are naturally solitary and slow, careful introductions give them the best chance of accepting each other. Don't force the cats together.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care suggests settling in time can vary from several days to a week or two.

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Answer: Slowly, starting in separate rooms. International Cat Care says cats are naturally solitary and slow, careful introductions give them the best chance of accepting each other. Don't force the cats together.

  1. International Cat Care, Introducing cats icatcare.org/articles/introducing-cats
    Slow, careful introductions give both cats the best chance of accepting each other
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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