Originally posted by slleipnir
Do you think it would upset Smitts if she knew the kitten Sorry for stupid questions..Smitten was my first and only cat. I just want both kittys to be happy ^___^

Oh, how long does it generally take? Like for an extra nervous cat? (She flipped out at the 'cat' in the TV stand for atleast a week maybe more..and that was her reflection!!! :X:X:X And how do I know when I can introduce them? I planned to put the kitten in the carrying case first..to make sure...Do you think 8wks is to young for a 5 yr old cat?? K sorry again -_- I'm done this time..
There ARE no stupid questions

With a young kitten, I feel you can introduce them under supervision as soon as the kitten feels settled.) Maybe a couple of days)

(With an older cat we let them decide when they want to leave our cat room (spare room))

I would let you kitten settle in for a couple of days and then crack the door to your room a little to let both cats see each other.

Hopefully you'll be lucky like Kristen have have cuddling cats from the onset but I have found some hissing and bristling of the back is normal.

Try and stay calm and don't take sides and try not to interfer, they need to learn to get on.

Let them look at each other for 5 minutes after a couple of days and increase slowly.

I wouldn't let them interact while you are not there for at least a couple of weeks, maybe longer. Until you are positive they are getting on all the time.

Don't forget that it can take up to six months for a cat to settle completely but as Mittens is young, I'm sure she'll come around quickly.

Don't forget to post photos of your new furbaby asap. Are you keeping her name ?