Introducing two young cats!

pennyenvy

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Hello all! Any tips for introducing two younger cats? I've seen plenty on introducing two adult cats and adults to kittens..

I currently have a 7 month old boy kitty (Meeko) and I'm adopting a 8 month old girl kitty (Blu) this weekend.

Meeko was a barn kitty who I adopted about 4 months ago and he's been the only cat since, but he gets along very well with the ferrets my friend brings over for play dates and also once made a dog friend. He's not afraid of any human or animal he's come across... He's very much the "all I want to do is play with everything!!!" type.

Blu, the new kitty, has been around other cats for the past month or so. Her temperament is a little more docile than Meeko but she's still a playful kitten. .

There will be a special designated room for the new kitty so they can be separated for a time. However it's a small bathroom so I'm going to feel bad leaving her in there.

So! Any tips? Do "teenager" cats who are still in the play stage tend to get along easier than adult cats?
 

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In my experience it is easier, but others may well disagree!

Generally, the same introduction procedure is the way to go.. it may just go a little faster.


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The cats may get along just fine after you follow the typical introduction tips
My cats were 6 months old when they were introduced. My Aby is extremely  high energy and literally bounces off the wall. The one I adopted was more quiet and reserved. My Aby wanted to play as soon as I let the new cat out of the carrier. She didn't like it of course so I put her right into the bathroom which I had set up just for her. She settled in pretty quickly and didn't need to stay in the bathroom for more than a few days. There was some hissing on her part when my Aby got a little too excited about wanting to play but they both worked it out with no fighting.

Hopefully your two cats will get along just as quickly
But go at your cats' pace. Some cats may take awhile to warm up to a new friend.
 
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