new cat

Samantha Hubbard · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: new cat

ok so lucy my balinese has been my darling for the past 3 years or so and am thinking of getting another one. but knowing how spoiled my lucy is.. i fear for war in my home!

tips anyone?

Kimelia Zingaff · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

I have three cats at home but I was fortunate to have 2 at the same time. the last cat, mi-miu, had to be introduced slooooowly to the 2 cats. yes, there would be world war 3 if you just mix them in an instant! so do it slowly. acutally, petshed has this vet advise section that talks about it. AHA! you are not reading that section! Laughing

here's the link: http://www.petshed.com/articles/introducing-a-new-cat.html

Tashika Roberson · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject:

got 4 cats myself and getting them to love each other and live peacefully was hell! but it all got worth it in the end. the key is to do it as slowly as possible. goodluck! Wink

Amanda Grey · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

that can be a problem. cats can be very territorial and if you get another cat, all hell might just break loose. Smile

anyway, maybe you can try it slowly by bringing another cat and see how your lucy reacts. hope i was able to help.

Smile

Joey Concha · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

luckily, i got my 2 cats at the same time. yeah, just introducin a cat rightaway would make hell break loose! do it slowly and it'll be all good.

Regina McKee · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:52 am Post subject:

LOL, yeah all hell would break loose if you just suddenly introduce lucy to a new cat! But y'know, it's not that tough. ya jus have to introduce them slowly. like show lucy the new cat for a few minutes. then do it again the next day and as the days pass, their introduction gets longer. g'luck! Wink

Melrose Clement · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:36 am Post subject:

i got my kitties together (good for me! lol!) but i know how you feel. yeah you should do it gradually and give em their own little territory so the lucy won't feel like she is being replaced.. good luck! you need it.. lol! Razz

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Cynthia Winstead · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

That question has been nagging me for a long time. See, Cassandra is 6yo. It would be too late for me to get another cat since she has been with me since she was a little kitten. I did not risk getting another cat because I live in a small place. It would be difficult for me to keep them separated.

Bern Eisendorf · Newbie Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 7 Location: Akron, Ohio

i've been thinking about getting a few cats but after what all of you said i think i'm just going to get me a new dog. i like cats too but i have some reservations, especially since they're not as social as dogs.

Amelia Bowman · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

If I were you, I'll just keep one cat as she already needs a lot of work from you. Just one at one time is manageable.

Libby Bowen · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:37 am Post subject:

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:00 am Post subject:

That's right, Libby. Balinese cats are a sociable lot. We must keep in mind though, as said in another thread here, that all cats have attitudes. They will need to adjust whenever you introduce a new element in their surroundings. So if you're thinking of buying or adopting a new cat, observe how your old cat behaves during the first few weeks.

Maia Shearer · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

harvey's right. observe its behavior and train it accordingly. Smile

Petmeister · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:25 am Post subject:

They may be uncomfortable with each other at first, but with time they'll learn to like one another. I have three cats. They get along fine. Just be patient.

Regina McKee · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:43 am Post subject: