Introducing New Cat to Your Pets.
Bringing home a new pet when you have no other dog or cat at home is easy. But what if you bring home new kitty, when you have at home other cat or / and dog. In that case you’ll have to pay more attention and be patient wit both, the new and the old pets.
First think is never bring home a new pet without first visiting the vet for full check-up and vaccinations. You don’t want your pets to be infected . They should also be sterilized to prevent unexpected babies 
I am fostering cats for a rescue cat organization. I have my own 2 dogs and three cats, and i found out that like people, cats (and dogs) have different character . Some are very friendly from day one, others are shy or frighten. Some are used to other pets and others never had contact with other cat or dog. So taking all that in consideration is crucial for successful adoption.
Best practice is leaving the new cat in a room, behind closed door. Do not forget the litter box, water and food. Lot of action will begin on one side of the door. The “old” pets will be sniffing the unfamiliar smell , maybe some be little vocal. After a day or so, the new kitty feeling more comfortable, do the smelling too. With an easy going cats you can start introducing them to each other under your supervision. If fight starts, put her back to the room. Keep looking at both body language to identity what mood controls the meeting.
If things going smoothly, repeat few times a day for longer period and always supervised. Separate them at night. Keep doing it for few days. You’ll feel when it’s time not to use the separate room anymore.
Some times cats are very shy and frightened. They’ll hide under beds, won’t eat and just be “a furniture”, as one friend described it to me, with her new kitty. Do not despair, it just takes more time for her. Visit her, pet her, show love and be tender. Do not try to rush things.
Older cats you had at home, should get love and attention. This processes is hard and stressful for them too. They should have their familiar bowl, litter box and rest place as usual. The cat should eat in a separate area.
Dogs are not so gentle as cats are, they smell and jump and the cat can scratch them. Trimming the cats claws will help.
Remember, it takes time and patience, but it worth it!!!!
And what about your experience ?
