Introducing Your Cats: A Purrfect Paws University Guide
- Christian Flournoy
- May 12
- 2 min read
Wondering how to introduce your cats to each other? Whether it is for the first time or you are needing to reintroduce them, we have the purrfect guide for you. Read a few extra details here and then check out our detailed video guide at the end of this article.
Expectations
Before beginning the introduction process, here are some key things to remember:
Each cat and household is unique and may require modifications to this plan
Only your cats can determine how long this process will take. It’s crucial to go at their pace and not rush this.
Most introductions take at least 3 weeks before the cats are comfortable being around each other, and many can still take more than 3 months.
If significant behavior problems arise or the cats accidentally meet each other too soon and fight, this can cause more delays in the process.
Seeking Professional Help
Here are some signs you may want to seek professional help introducing your cats to each other:
Your resident cat has started house soiling.
The cats keep breaking through the barriers and getting into fights.
You try progressing to the next step, they fight, and you have to go back again- over and over.
Your new cat has been hiding in the safe room for months and won't come out for training.
If it is available to you, seeking professional help with introducing your cats can always helps things go more smoothly. Involving a qualified professional before you even bring home your cat is a great idea. To help lower the barriers to receiving help, we offer phone consultations at a reduced rate if you just need to troubleshoot a few things. Head over to our services page or reach out to us to learn more.
Christian Flournoy, CPDT-KA
Christian is a professional trainer and behavior consultant for Purrfect Paws University and Wiggle Butt Academy. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional who offers training and behavior consulting for dogs and cats of all ages. Christian enjoys working with pets experiencing fear and clients with disability and illness that make living with pets more complicated. She is passionate about making low-stress pet ownership accessible to more people.
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