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How to Help a New Cat and Resident Cat Get Along
How can a new cat and old cat coexist harmoniously?
How to Help Your Resident Cat Accept a New Cat
Many think cats are solitary and need no company; that's wrong. Cats, like people, can socialize, and house cats can socialize like cats in nature. So how to make resident and new cat coexist harmoniously?
New Siamese cat not eating after arriving home, with a resident cat
A new cat not eating is common; with food and environment changes it may have no appetite for 2-3 days. But long refusal can cause low blood sugar or dehydration, so keep feeding its old food and add nutrition until it adapts and recovers appetite.
What should I do if my resident cat and new cat fight?
Conflict between resident and new cats is common but shouldn't be ignored. Give each its own space, separate beds and bowls, and feed separately; for intense conflict, isolate the newcomer in a cage or room until they adjust.
A newly introduced cat keeps fighting with the resident cat
Cats are solitary with strong territory instincts and keen smell, so fighting between a newcomer and the resident before they know each other is common. For serious fights, separate the newcomer in its own room to adjust, then let them see and smell each other through a door gap or safe barrier, gradually increasing contact until they adapt, then remove the barrier.
Should You Stop a New Cat from Hissing at the Resident Cat?
A new cat hissing at the old one likely shows dislike or jealousy — stop it promptly to prevent a fight. Crate the new cat at first until they know each other. This article explains why one cat hisses at another.
I have a female and male cat; a new male I brought home triggered fighting, and even after removing it the female attacks the resident male whenever she smells a male—now separated, what should I do?
The female may attack from a strong territory instinct feeling threatened, and may hold a grudge; she may also be in estrus. Separate them but not too far, let them hear and sense each other to get used to scents; reunite when she calms. If from estrus, it ends after heat.
How to Prevent Middle- and Inner-Ear Infection in Cats
Cat middle- and inner-ear infections usually start with an untreated respiratory infection or trapped moisture, so prevention means prompt care of sniffles, dry ears, gentle cleaning, and a clean, low-density home. Quarantine any new cat before it meets the resident crew.
What to Do When a New Cat Won’t Use the Litter Box
A cat arriving in a new home is stressed and may ignore the litter box, mostly because the box carries no familiar scent to mark it as a toilet. The fastest fix is to keep the cat's original box, or — for a cat that was shipped — confine it with a box in a small space so it learns by scent. Also make sure the box sits somewhere quiet and private, holds the litter it knew before, and is not shared with a resident cat.
Why Does My Cat Sneeze Every Day?
Frequent sneezing signals a problem — from a harmless ongoing irritant like dust or perfume to allergies, infection, or dental disease reaching the sinuses. Skip the antibiotics unless a vet confirms infection; human meds are toxic to cats.