Q 

How do I introduce a new cat to my existing cat?

Amanda, Pennsylvania

A

Hi Amanda!  Glad to hear that you’re looking to bring another kitty cat into your family.

Introducing a new cat to a household is certainly something that requires patience and planning and it’s nice to see that you are giving it some thought.  Introducing a new cat can stress out the new cat as well as the established cat and can even lead to unwanted behavioral and medical problems.  First of all, take your new cat to your veterinarian for a complete physical examination and to be checked for parasites and contagious diseases such as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).  Also ask your veterinarian about feline facial pheromone diffusers