Multi cat behavior problems

Multi cat behavior problems are very common, when a new cat or kitten is introduced into an established environment. Our single cat home was turned upside down, when we brought home our new kitten Thomas. Riley was four years old at the time and she had become very accustomed to being the only cat in our house and was not willing to welcome a new member to our family.

We were not looking for multi cat behavior problems or to turn our happy home, upside down. The acquisition of Thomas was more of a rescue mission. Thomas was the runt of the litter and the last kitten remaining and had some health problems. We feared for his life and decided a rescue mission was necessary.

Before we've brought Thomas home. We took him straight to the vet, where he was treated for ear mites and checked for contagious diseases. Thomas was already shaken up from his vet visit when we brought him home for the first time.

Reilly immediately began to his and howl. We made Thomas comfortable in his own room and shut the door and providing him with litter, food and water.

Multi-cat behavior problems research

After doing some research on multi-cat behavior problems. We deployed a very popular method of introducing a new cat to an established cats home. It went like this; we established a room just for Thomas. We kept the door closed, and let the cats sniff each other through the closed door.

Every other day, we would switch positions and put Riley in Thomas's room and give Thomas an opportunity to roam around the house while Riley was confined to Thomas's room.

This allowed Riley to sniff and get used to her new brothers sent. This also allowed Thomas to get used to his new environment without the pressures of Riley, staring him down or showing aggressive behavior. We continue this for about eight days without the two cats actually making direct contact.

Multi cat behavior problems solved

When we open the doors after the eight days. The two cats had already sniffed each other scents extensively and got the idea that they both had to live together. It wasn't all smooth sailing but gradually, they became used to each other.

We kept their food, water and cat litter, separate for a couple of months. This seemed to have a positive effect on the behavior of both cats. Now the two cats get along very well and at times even enjoy each other's company.

Cats can be very adaptable to their environment. Every once in a blue moon, there maybe a breakout of multi cat behavior problems, but we snap into action and provide both cats would love support and attention in an equal amount.

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