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1. Put them on either side of a closed door. They'll

Reply to TheGreatConspiracy (Original post)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 03:33 AM

Jun 18

be able to sniff each other and get acclimatized that way, and it will feel safe for the older cat. Pretty soon little paws of the younger one will slip under the door and the older one will not be able to resist playing with the moving and disappearing paws. Once they start playing paws, keep them on either side of the door for a day at least. They'll be dying to see each other and the smells will be normalized. Worked for two cats of mine. I think it was 3 days that I kept them separated by a door.

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Cat problems [View all] TheGreatConspiracy Jun 18 OP

Put them on either side of a closed door. They'll applegrove Jun 18 #1

And this TommyT139 Jun 18 #2

Also, along with reply #1 TooMuchTelly Jun 18 #3

Check out Jackson Galaxy's website. He is the cat behaviorist... 3catwoman3 Jun 18 #4

I second this suggestion! ShazzieB Jun 18 #5

Let them be together Figarosmom Jun 19 #6