Introducing Kitties

[Arcane Kitty]

I adopted Cathulu this past Saturday and I'm trying to introduce him to my cat, Skye, who's lived with us for over a year now. They're relatively close in age. Tulu sleeps in a separate room than Skye, they stayed separated for the first few days. They know each other exist now, and dont really bother one another unless they get close enough to touch noses. I tried keeping Skye in his room while Tulu roamed the house, but all Skye did was cry and want out. So she didnt stay in his room for long. She's not used to doors being closed.

Tulu is very easy going. He doesnt mind being bothered with Skye, really. Skye on the other hand isn't too happy that she has to share space. She's been doing random things to let me know she's unhappy, like standing on top of my fishtank, or sitting on the kitchen sink and meowing for no apparent reason. I give them both attention separately, I spend time with them so that they get lots of love.

My concern is that they got introduced too soon? Or maybe I just need to give them more time. I've noticed these past few days Skye is more accepting to the fact that Tulu is now apart of our family. She's still her normal self as far as wanting to be petted, talking to me and tellin me about her day, things like that. I'm not too concerned with Tulu because he's not acting crazy. He's just happy to have a home. lol

I guess I'm just looking for any advice you guys might have? Ive never had to introduce cats before, theyve always been litter mates when I've had more than one.

[MoonDust]

some sites with info:
http://www.greensboro.com/arfp/feline_intros.htm (http://www.greensboro.com/arfp/feline_intros.htm)

http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/animal/Educate/cassidy/Cat/cat13.htm (http://www.metrokc.gov/lars/animal/Educate/cassidy/Cat/cat13.htm)

http://cats.about.com/cs/kittencare/a/kitten_intro.htm (http://cats.about.com/cs/kittencare/a/kitten_intro.htm)

http://www.perfectpaws.com/intro.html (http://www.perfectpaws.com/intro.html)

[winterrosewaitin]

I am introducing my new kitten to all of the dogs in the house. I have one chihuahua that barks at her all the time, so I seperated her from the cat. The other dogs and the Kitty and the birds are all adjusting nicely. Sometimes you just have to give things time and go slow. I'm sure they will be fine.

Winter Rose

[Catiana]

I've had my new kitten a month as of yesterday and I still can't have her in the same room as my big cat, they have to be completely separated all of the time. I have a feeling my big cat will never accept the kitten. :sadeyes:

[Arcane Kitty]

Thanks for the sites!

And maybe it'll just take a little longer for your big cat to accept the kitten. I guess there could be many factors as to why different cats take various amounts of time to get to know one another.