If you already have a cat and you are looking to bring a new one home, you'll soon realize that there are many things that you need to think about. When you introduce two cats, no matter how sweet-tempered or shy they are, you might be surprised at how vicious they can be and how bitterly they can react to each other. If you are looking to make sure that the introductions go smoothly, you'll find that there are several things that you need to keep in mind.

When starting out, you want to introduce them slowly to each other. This will ensure that the introduction is safe, and with as little stress as possible. Prepare a small room, such as a bathroom, or bedroom where the new cat can be for a few days. The cats can interact through the door and that is the only way. They need time to get used to each others scents. Plus, the new cat will see this small room as their safe place, and since it already has the new cats scent in it, the other cat will get the idea with little resistance.

After they have spent a few days being separated by a door, bring the new cat out for a small period of time. You might find that you need to step in if things start getting a little too rough, but the truth of the matter is that you should be able to step in without too many problems. Most cats will be more interested at this point in investigating each other rather than wanting to hurt each other, so take some time and let them play together for a bit.

If they are being to aggressive towards each other at this stage, then take the extra precaution and put the new cat in a cat carrier, and let them explore each other that way. The new cat will feel secure, and the other cat will see them as less of a threat. Once they seem comfortable with each other in this situation. Then, open the door to the cat carrier, and let the new cat come out at their own pace. Don't rush either one into a situation they are not ready for. Be patient.

Start with the meeting being a few minutes at a time. Then move on to a few hours at a time. When introducing a new cat into your home, you'll need to be patient. It will take some getting used to on everybody's part. However, if done properly you'll have them getting along in no time.