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Introducing Cats to Their New Family
The planning and care taken in introducing a new cat to the family unit can set the groundwork for a cohesive and friendly pet family. Although two or more cats may never be "best friends," if properly introduced, they can at least learn to co-exist peaceably. Learn more with these articles on cat introduction by Amy Shojai, CABC.
New Cat
Introducing new cats to a family can be the source of several behavior problems, if the new cat is not introduced properly. Slowly and carefully are the best guidelines for a gradual introduction of a new cat. These articles will guide you step-by-step in how to introduce new cats, as well as pinpoint trouble areas where things may go wrong.
Babies: Cat-to-Baby Introductions
Learn how to introduce babies in this cat-to-baby introduction how-to article. Introducing cats and babies is explained in this how-to article by cats.about.com contributing writer Amy Shojai.
Introducing Cats to Dogs
Learn about introducing cats to dogs in this article on keeping the peace between cats and dogs. This how-to article offers tips for cat to dog introductions.
How to Introduce a New Cat
Refer to this guide on how to introduce a new cat to learn ways to keep peace with your resident cats. Learn about the importance of cat social structure when you introduce a new cat to resident felines.
Ask Amy: Introducing A New Kitten
This Ask Amy article explains how to introduce new kittens to your older kittens and why step by step slow introductions are necessary.
Toddlers: Introducing New Cats
Refer to this article on toddlers and introducing cats to toddlers to learn how to build loving pet and toddler relationships.
Ask Amy: Adult Cat Introductions
This article describes how to introduce adult cats. Learn about introducing adult cats. Avoid cat aggression and cat behavior problems with these tips on introducing adult cats from Amy Shojai, CABC, for About.com.