How do I properly introduce my cat to new cat?

[Katie]

I have a year old tabby and I would like to get another tabby of a different color so he will have a play mate.

 

[Megan Keogh]

Introduce them slowly and for short periods of time. It will take time for them to get use to each other.

 

[CF_]

How good of you to consider getting a pal for your cat!

I would not do this unless your current cat is spayed/neutered and vaccinated, also I would suggest selecing a cat that is also vaccinated - such as adopting one from a shelter, and their age should be fairly close - too young means you still have to feed seperate because kittens need kitten food and sometimes older cats beat up kittens!

You will need 1 litter box per cat, set it up in a bathroom or small room, with food and water - new cat will need to live in there for a week or two, so they can get to know each other by sniffing paws under the door and such.

here is a link with more info
http://therealowner.com/cats/introducing-a-new-cat/

 

[KittyKatLuv]

Okay, here's how I do it all the time.

Put your new cat in a separate room for a few days before introducing them, preferably somewhere your other cat can't see him/her.

After a few days, put both cats in one room, but put a small gate in between them. They only get to sniff one another. Separate them for another day, then try it without the gate. If things get serious(Serious fighting, snarling, hissing, etc.) get them away from one another immediately and try again later on. Keep doing this until they are comfortable with one another. Then, get them engaged in playing a game with a toy or something. This 'bonding time' will make them good friends ^^ After that they'll be okay, as long as they aren't trying to murder each other every seven seconds.

 

[Nina ?]

KEEP THEM SEPARATED.
It's always a good idea to introduce them gradually, so they can have time to get used to each other. When we got new cats, we would put one in a room for a few days, secluded from the other(s)