New cat fears

Hello,

I am thinking about bringing a third cat into my home and am a little worried that he wont get along with my current cats. I have two 3 year old males and they arent terribly fond of each other so they occasionally fight. The one doesnt like the other, and the other knows it so he antagonizes him. Someone at work is looking to get rid of her cat, a one year old male siamese mix, and I am interested in bringing him home but I'm worried that this could be a disaster. Theyre all neutered and all have claws, but is it a bad idea to have three male cats in my home?

Thanks in advance!

No I dont' think it is a bad idea at all. I have 3 males, and also 5 females all altered of course.

I would buy some Feliway plug ins if I were you and get those going a day or so in advance at least.

Right now I have 7 male cats, and I do not think is a problem. I must admit though that one is more territorial than the rest and I've had the occasional catfight. But like in human families, quarrels happen.

Thanks for the info, I was worried about them fighting and marking territory and everything due to them all being males, I hope everything goes ok...

I think that as long as you introduce them properly (see the link below), it should work out fine!

http://www.thecatsite.com/Behavior/4...cing-Cats.html

Originally Posted by Jenny82

I think that as long as you introduce them properly (see the link below), it should work out fine!

http://www.thecatsite.com/Behavior/4...cing-Cats.html

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I agree. Proper introduction is the key to the success of them getting along.

so that link is a good process to follow? It mentions kitten, but doesnt say if this is ok for an older cat. I think it would be traumatic locking the new cat in a 10X12 room for a few days...

Originally Posted by r1david

so that link is a good process to follow? It mentions kitten, but doesnt say if this is ok for an older cat. I think it would be traumatic locking the new cat in a 10X12 room for a few days...

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The advice given in that link is good regardless of how old the kitty is. As much as you want them to meet and get along quickly, it's best to introduce them slowly.

As for locking them in a room; as long as you give them toys to play with, and spend some time with them, they'll be ok in the room. Sure they may meow, scratch, etc, but they'll be ok. When I first brought Nala in (she was a stray) I had to keep her in our spare room. I felt so bad for her being cooped up (especially since she was used to having the freedom of being outside), but I would check on her throughout the day and would go in and spend time with her.

Originally Posted by Jen

No I dont' think it is a bad idea at all. I have 3 males, and also 5 females all altered of course.

I would buy some Feliway plug ins if I were you and get those going a day or so in advance at least.

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