New fur baby

[mistyandabby]

Thank you so much I am willing to try anything to make this as painless as possible for Misty. I am a housewife so I have plenty of time to make this work and willing to do what it takes. Thanks

[Felix]

Welcome to PT.Congrats on your new furbaby Hope to see pics soon.

[Lizzie]

Just one more thing to add to all the good advice you have received already. Sit with Misty and talk to her as you both watch Abby play by herself. If Abby approaches during this special time with Misty, ignore her and focus on Misty. You want Misty to know that she is the most important cat to you (until she has accepted Abby), and that you won't allow Abby to rob her of your attention. It's so easy to focus on the new and younger arrival, but your older cat is watching you and assessing your response to the new cat all the time. I know this approach has helped ease a new cat into my household many times.

[catmandu]

Thats good advice,to let the Cats choose thier own time and way to amke Friends.
Even if theres a little hisssing and spppittting at first,Your Cats will eventually learn to co exist,if not be the Best Of Friends.

[mistyandabby]

We want to thank you all for all your great advice and so far things are going slow but we will get there. Thanks!!

Misty and Abby's Mom

[kimlovescats]

Congratulations on your new addition! Things will settle down before long! Can't wait to see some pictures!

[wolflady]

Look everyone, it's my aunt! She's the reason I started on PT so many years ago. Welcome back to PT!

I can't believe Misty is 10 years old already! I remember when you first brought her home as a little fluffball of a kitten!
I'm sure Misty isn't happy about the new addition, but the advice given on this thread is all good advice, so you're definitely off to a good start.

Also, to ease Misty, I would suggest getting a feliway plug-in. It releases a "happy pheromone" which can help calm stressed out cats.

Also, like others have suggested, keep them separated with only limited "face-time". Spoil Misty like crazy, and praise her and give her treats when Abby is around. That way she'll associate good things with Abby being in the room. *snicker*
I can't wait to see a picture of my new "cousin"!

**hugs**

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thank you so much I am willing to try anything to make this as painless as possible for Misty. I am a housewife so I have plenty of time to make this work and willing to do what it takes. Thanks

Such lucky pusscats - what a great meowmie you are

[mistyandabby]

Not sure if I am doing this right but I hope you can see my babies on this site.

http://www.catster.com/?250011 Abby

http://www.catster.com/?249999 Misty

[wolflady]

Oh my gosh! Abby is a furry baby like Misty is! I just love those big fluffy tails! So nice to see my new "cousin"!

I'm so glad to hear that things are progressing in a positive way.

**hugs**

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I don't believe very much in the "slow" introduction.
This is how I do it: 1)we let the newbie in the livingroom, together with us and all the other cats. Attention: supervising from humans is absolutely necessary. 2)Whenever we pan to leave for a while (shopping, etc. ), we seprate them again, and put the newbie in the bathroom where she loves to be. 3)Feeding time: I fil all bowls, then I call the cats, and show the newbie her bowl. 4)I let them be together all day long . There is some hissing, but that is only normal! 5) Once that the "oldies" accept the little one completely, I let them all sleep together in their cat-room

I know that most people use the "slow" introduction. But I have done this with all my cats, and it DID wok very well, right