What is the best way to bring two new cats into a household with a cat and a dog? All the animals are about 6 years old.
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Start off by confining the new cats to there own room. The biggest mistake pet owners make is automatically throwing the cats together. You want to allow them to gradually get to know each other's sounds and smells. Cats are extremely sensitive, especially to changes in their environments, so move slowly. Separate the cats for at least one day. Ideally, sequester your old companion in the room for a few days and allow the new cat to explore the home.
Step2
Let the cats "duke it out" in the early stages of the relationship. (Well, up to a certain point.) This is a natural part of acclimating to each other. However, cats can also be extremely vicious and "go for the jugular" during fights. Monitor this behavior closely. If you have taken the appropriate measures so far by gradually introducing the cats, this fighting should not go on for longer than three weeks.
Step3
Allow the cats to each maintain their own space. For example, each cat should have a separate space for its own water bowl and its own food bowl. You can slowly move the bowls closer together; but just as you have your own sanctuary, cats should, too. Litter boxes should always be kept at a
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