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From YouTube: Adopting a Second Cat.
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Getting
a
second
cat
can
be
a
great
idea:
it
can
provide
enrichment,
companionship,
etc
for
the
cat
at
home,
but
there's
a
process
to
getting
them
acclimated
to
each
other
should
be
taken
one
step
at
a
time
and
there
can
be
some
fear,
anxiety
and
stress
involved
both
for
the
cat
that
you're
bringing
home
that's
going
to
be
new
to
the
environment
as
well
as
the
one
that
is
already
living
in
the
home.
It's
not
difficult.
It
should
just
take
about
two
to
four
weeks
and
here's
how
you
do
it.
We
call
this
process.
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The
first
test
is
separation,
so
you
want
to
keep
the
new
cat
separated
behind
a
closed
door
for
at
least
the
first
two
weeks
do
not
introduce
the
cat
to
your
resident
cat
during
this
time.
You
want
them
to
acclimate
to
the
new
environment,
the
sounds
the
smells
etc.
Give
them
everything
they
need
in
that
room,
including
food
and
water.
Litter
box,
toys
bedding
somewhere
appropriate
for
them
to
hide
it's
possible.
They
might
hide
under
furniture
as
well.
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You
want
to
spend
time
with
the
cat
during
this
time,
as
well
as
your
resident
pet,
make
sure
you're
spending
equal
time
with
both
animals,
and
then
you
can
also
start
to
swap
scents
between
them
as
well.
The
second
s
is
swap
sense.
So
during
the
two
week,
acclimation
period,
you
want
to
take
a
blanket
towel
sheet.
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Whatever
your
cat
uses
it's
bedding
and
put
it
in
the
room
with
the
other
animal,
so
you'll
take
your
resident
cat's
bedding,
put
it
in
the
room
with
the
new
cat
and
take
some
bedding
from
the
new
cat
and
put
it
with
a
resident
cat.
You
want
to
swap
these
blankets
every
two
to
three
days
that
they
keep
the
other
animals
sent
around
and
that'll
help
them
introduce
to
each
other
by
smell
first
before
they
ever
see
each
other
face
to
face
all
right.
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The
next
step
is
sneak
a
peek,
so
once
they've
exchanged
the
scent
blankets
over
the
course
of
the
first
two
weeks
or
so,
both
animals
are
doing
well.
There's
no
major
behavior
concerns.
There's
no
illness
we're
not
seeing
any
diarrhea
or
cause
for
concern
to
go
to
the
vet.
Then
you
can
start
letting
them
see
each
other.
So
a
good
way
to
do
this
slowly
and
at
their
own
pace
is
by
either
cracking
the
door
to
the
room
where
the
one
cat
is
acclimating
slightly
or
even
put
a
baby
gate
in
that
door.
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So
they
can
see
each
other,
but
there's
still
some
kind
of
a
barrier
to
keep
them
from
coming
nose
to
nose
right
away
when
they
do
see
each
other.
You
want
positive
reinforcement
immediately,
so
that
can
include
high-value
foods
such
as
canned
cat
food
or
treats
that
they
really
like.
Basically,
you
want
them
to
associate
positive
feelings
and
interaction
with
the
other
animals
so
that
they
start
to
think.
Oh,
I
see
you
and
I
get
a
treat.
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The
next
step
is
to
scope
out
the
surroundings.
So
during
this
stage
you
want
to
open
the
door
to
that
room
where
the
cat's
been
acclimating
and
let
them
start
to
explore
the
rest
of
the
inside
of
the
home.
Obviously
they're
going
to
meet
the
resident
cat
while
they're
doing
this.
So
you
want
to
stay
close
to
them
at
all
times,
just
in
case
any
kind
of
you
know,
little
fight
breaks
out
or
what
have
you
keep
a
towel
with?
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You
may
be
held
over
your
shoulder
just
in
case
you
have
to
separate
them
really
quick.
You
can
just
cover
them
with
the
towel,
really
gently
and
just
put
the
one
cap
back
in
the
room
if
needed,
go
slow
with
it.
Give
them
some
time
out
together,
maybe
keep
it
to
10
to
15
minutes
and
then
separate
the
cap
back
into
the
room
again
and
then
continue
trying
this
over
the
next
few
days
and
see
how
it
goes
all
right.
So
the
next
step
in
the
process
is
called
settle
in.
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You
want
to
still
continue
to
monitor
their
interactions,
to
only
do
it
when
you're
home
and
able
to
keep
an
eye
on
them
and
what's
going
on,
if
you're
going
to
leave
the
home
to
go
to
work
or
grocery
shop
or
whatever,
if
you're
you
know
making
dinner
and
can't
monitor
or
you
go
to
bed
at
night,
separate
the
cat
back
into
the
room
just
until
they've,
you
know
fully
gotten
used
to
each
other.
At
this
point
it
should
be
about
three
weeks
since
you've
adopted
the
the
new
animal.
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So,
as
the
cats
are
getting
used
to
each
other,
you
want
to
make
sure
not
to
punish
them
if
they
have
negative
reactions.
So
if
you
see
them
hiss
or
growl
or
get
into
a
little,
you
know
spiff
together.
What
have
you
do
not
punish
the
behavior,
because
then
it's
going
to
make
them
associate
negative
things
with
each
other.
Another
point
to
touch
on
is:
don't
use
a
squirt
bottle,
because
they'll
have
negative
association
with
you,
as
well
as
the
other
animal.
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So
don't
do
those
things
instead
use
positive
reinforcement
and
just
separate
them
if
necessary
and
go
slower.
This
may
seem
like
a
long
process,
but
it'll
really
be
over
before
you
know
it.
Take
your
time
go
through
the
different
steps,
using
positive
reinforcement
to
reduce
their
fear,
anxiety
and
stress,
use
food,
treats
love,
affection,
toys,
etc.
This
will
set
them
up
for
success
to
get
along
perfectly
in
the
end.