How To Introduce Your Cat to a New KITTEN!

[@laviniameek]

Just wanted to let you all know that in the last 2 days it was the first ever time that Charlie and JJ curled up next to each other... More to the point, Charlie moved to curl up ON TOP of JJ in their Cat Tree House. Today I posted a little video where she lets him wash her for a few seconds.... We are doing great and hoping that all you guys with the new kittens are doing so too!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tranquilityescape7146]

That’s great they can tolerate each othe now. I’m getting my 1 year old cat a kitten 11 weeks old. I’m going to try all the video said. I hope they get along.

[@Michael-lt3zb]

@@tranquilityescape7146 how’d it go

[@tranquilityescape7146]

@@Michael-lt3zb it’s been going great 👍🏽 they are getting along so well. Thanks for the great tips and all the videos that help us with our fur babies.

[@gma904]

@@tranquilityescape7146 Thank you for sharing. It’s very encouraging 😀 I am also thinking about getting a kitten for our older cat and am in the research phase.

[@energiesandvibration]

@@tranquilityescape7146 did they get along right away or how long did it take

[@laviniameek]

Hi Jackson, this is Lavinia from Budapest!!! Thank you so much for the video today!! We are nearly 6 weeks in with JJ and it is a success. Based on other videos of yours we have tried different tricks: I did what you actually suggested and emotionally detached myself from guilt, with my husband we both played with the cats at the same time in the same room, tried to give them treats at the same time (Charlie has never been stimulated by food, she likes strong cheddar but if she is in a mood no food works!), I have fed them at the same time patiently waiting to see if the distance from each other would shrink, and after JJ trying his smart loving movies to win Charlie's heart, a week later, something happened.... I will send you the new videos with the latest updates on them, worth watching! 😃😁 Thank you again for your brilliant suggestions as always! We are still learning from them both, at times 😊😁👍. Keep in touch!

[@Stacymc2012]

Ahhh! Thank you for the update, Lavinia! I would love to see how they’re getting along! Awesome job!

[@JacksonGalaxy]

Lavinia! So glad there is progress and much love to al of you - thanks for all the love you show your cat kids! ❤️

[@trishpipkins]

Yaaaaaay!!! That's great! So happy for all four of you. 💖 💖 💖

[@helmyibrahim858]

Share to all of us Lavinia please!!

[@Amarianee]

Thank you for this update!! I've only seen closure on one other video; it's so great when the submissions reply to the video!! Yes, please upload your progress to your channel so we can all watch!!

[@ArielManxx]

I simply love JJ's attitude in all this: "whatever, I'm a kitten"😂 So adorable!

[@laviniameek]

Yep he is a real lover... ❤️

[@lyndahammond8883]

Sweet and funny!

[@saras6634]

Presently in the process of introducing a kitten to the resident feline. During one of their meetings we got a stand off where the resident just stared and growled. The kitten, being a kitten, got tired and just tucked himself in to sleep in front of the resident cat. She looked at me as though kitten had broken about 60 cat laws and got so confused that she stopped being upset and turned into a purr ball.

[@mandyinseattle]

How did yours go? Did it take much time?

[@saras6634]

@@mandyinseattle Heyo! Going great, actually! It's taking its sweet time, but kitten is very kind and accepting of the grumpy old cat, who sometimes comes up to kitten and just yells at the top of her lungs at the lil peanut. Time and good routines have worn down older cat's will to anger and she doesn't mind him so long as he keeps a foot of distance.

[@roseannschweikert2960]

I'm so afraid that my 27lb cat is going to jump on my tiny Peanut and hurt her. He hisses at her and so does my other cat who is 8lbs they seem to be nasty to her.. my 27lb cat is snubbing me seriously when I talk to him he literally turns his back and ignores me! I'm still showing him love but he's not sleeping on my bed because new kitten is sleeping under my bed still being frightened in her new home litter box p.u.! food and toys are all in my room until she feels safe. I feel so bad but each cat I got did not like the new one. I just hope she doesn't get hurt

[@summerssanctuary]

I have to pause halfway through and thank you so much for addressing the human narration aspect of this. Im one day in to introducing the new kitten to my 3 year old boy and I’m so tied up in guilt over thinking my boy hates me now. It honestly made me cry hearing that I have to detach myself from the guilt, because it’s not helping the situation. This video really helps in something I never knew was going to be an issue in introducing a new kitten to the house. Thank you so much.

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

How's the introduction going?

[@summerssanctuary]

@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 better now!

[@emsa5034]

How’s it been?

[@summerssanctuary]

@@emsa5034 they’re besties now !

[@runningdeerlover8521]

This is me right now! I didn’t know how much I needed to hear that, made me burst into tears😂

[@mendiinthesky]

Watching this video after bawling my eyes out because I feel exactly the way you described. It's good to hear that my cat doesn't hate me or feels miserable in this situation Edit: just coming for an update no one asked: my two cats like each other :) they play, give baths to one another and sleep together. After just one week my cat already accepted the new member of the family

[@romz11khan]

This gives me so much hope!! Thank you for the update!

[@Tocacurlyfrygurly_Vale]

Y’all!! We are going through this with our resident cats 😭😭! They’ve been siblings for 4 years and one got stuck in the garage for 8 hours. He opened the door WE mistakenly didn’t shut and our girl just went after him after we brought him back inside! Now she hotels and hisses. It’s like a brand new cat. So we’ve been patiently following Jackson’s advise. Some lies and some highs but crossing our fingers we can work it out.

[@hannahheiskell]

I bawled my eyes out last night because my cat hissed at me for the first time EVER over the new kitten :(

[@splendidcyan]

I'm so happy to read that update!!! I also felt soooo guilty-- my two resident cats are my life, and one of them is very clingy. But this younger cat has followed me home and currently shes curled up in my lap. We have the space for her, but I felt so bad kicking the other two out of my bed so my room could be base camp. I hope our cats can be amicable to each other soon!

[@loganr7108]

@@hannahheiskellThat just happened to me. I don’t know what to do with this.

[@KaitlinChristel]

We just adopted a kitten today, and I’ve been feeling SO GUILTY😅 this video helped us so much, thank you!!

[@AnemicRoyaltyRX]

OMG me too 😂

[@aLovelessGeneration]

Same I’m like trying to love my first fur baby and my new kitten and I’m just heart broken but I know she loves me

[@spiralflame88]

Currently 36 hours into bringing my new kitten into the home. I'm laying down in my walk-in closet with said kitten and watching this video. 1 year update: It took about two weeks until they both felt comfortable around each other. They don't cuddle together since the younger cat has much more energy than my other one. Older one still hisses when the younger one gets a bit rowdy. They both eat next to each other and they sleep at the same time. Overall, it has been very good.

[@bonghitsandheavyriffs]

the things we do for our babies 😭💕

[@theheidivariation]

I am in the guest bathroom doing the same thing 😂

[@TheGhostInYourAttic]

I’m two hours into adopting a new kitten. I’m in my bathroom haha

[@bellabean67]

i’m two hours into adopting a new boy with an already 3 y/o female - were stuck in the spare room and i’m slowly regretting my impulsive decision 🤣 how long did it take your guys existing cats to get acclimated??

[@briannewoods5054]

​@prestigious_salad I just got a new kitten 2 days ago and my 2.5 year old cat is very unhappy. Just wondering if you have an update on yours 😊

[@dinosaurxxxx]

This is exactly how my 10 year old cat is acting towards our new 6 month old kitten we just got 5 days ago. I have hope they will get along soon!

[@savlleo]

how is it going

[@OhsoWoobie]

Any update?

[@alexisvirgelaladad2559]

Any update? Mine is been 4 months they still not getting along with each other

[@ShovnarineRomulus]

I'm dealing with the same thing. I've been trying for 3 months; the kitten is now 6 months old and my senior cat is 6 years old. The kitten constantly antagonizes my older cat! I don't know how to get the kitten to behave or just chill. He's got too much damn energy.

[@farzana3233]

Omg I needed this! We just adopted a 10 week old kitten and are currently in the process of introducing him to our two resident cats. Can't wait to tune in. Update: We are 8 weeks in with the new kitten and the cats all tolerate each other. My male tabby allows the kitten to cuddle with him sometimes and even grooms him. But he still growls/hisses at the kitten when he is too playful. I hope this will go away soon.

[@sashaprettyeyes2052]

HOW DID IT GO?

[@farzana3233]

@@sashaprettyeyes2052 Its been about 7 days since the new kitten's arrival. I have started the site swapping process. Both cats still growl when they go in but I guess that's normal. My resident cats have different personalities, the female is very sassy lol. The male cat is the sweetest but he growls also when we take him to the kitten's base camp. But he seems a bit more relaxed than my other cat. I hope it all works out!

[@lucyk6396]

We adopted a 9 week old kitten and she’s fully integrated now. Although she chases her older cat brother around the house and hates it. 🤷‍♀️ the other adult cat wants nothing to do with the kitten but she honestly was the same with my other two cats (one passed away)

[@farzana3233]

@@lucyk6396 I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your new kitten is integrated, that's amazing. How long did it take you to integrate the kitten? I don't want to rush things, but trying to get a general idea.

[@lucyk6396]

@@farzana3233 two weeks. Still working on channeling new kittens energy though but she’s roaming around freely.

[@debbie4503]

I have only had two adult cat's that I have introduced 2 kittens to. At different times in my life. I was very lucky with the older cat accepting the kitten in just a couple of hours. Sounds like I got really lucky!

[@thedestiney88]

I used your methods to introduce my 2 year old to a new 4 month old kitten. It only took a few weeks before they could eat next to each other, no hissing, no growling, etc. Now they play like crazy and take naps together and I know they're confident and comfortable with each other! I mean, obviously the kitten was fine and just wanted to play but my older boy needed his time and space. :) Anyway, by following your tips @Jackson Galaxy we had a successful introduction and they are super close brothers from another mother! Thanks for doing what you do! I think more people need to understand cats better and realize that they are amazing and perfect when you give them everything they need. A happy cat is a non-destructive cat!

[@aylabelle3036]

I have an established adult cat (she just turned 1 on the 3rd) and I adopted a kitten 4 days ago. At first she didn't like the kitten. All she would do was hiss, growl and grumble. But now they are laying beside each other and sleeping. I'm so happy that they're starting to get along. Occasionally the older one will raise a paw as a warning when she's uncomfortable, but she's chilled out a lot with her baby brother and I'm happy.

[@teenaj101]

I can’t wait for mine to be like this😭

[@aylabelle3036]

@@teenaj101 I can say that now they're inseparable! They run around and chase each other and clean each other. They'll play fight and Serenity will become defensive of her baby brother, Heleos, if another animal scares him. They just need time and you need to let them get to know each other. If they fight separate them until they've calmed down. But they need to see each other and have exposure to each others scent and see that neither is a threat. It takes time. Heleos begins to cry if he's alone now. He hates being alone and so I always have them together and I'm glad that they've made it to this point. Your cats will get to this point, you just need to give them that time. I wish you luck!

[@SignedNaz]

@@teenaj101 Any updates? (:

[@cloudstrife8596]

I really need help I have a kitten about 2 months she was the first we brought them we got an another one I think she's either an adult or 2 years but the kitten is very territorial and so is the other one I'm scared they will fight

[@aylabelle3036]

@Cloud Strife In my case, I live in an apartment and my cats couldn't be separate when they first met. They essentially had to get used to each other but I made it a point to love on both of them equally so neither feels that I favor the other. The younger one, Heleos, isn't territorial. Serenity is however but became comfortable with Heleos because he isn't. I'm not sure how it would work with two territorial cats but I'd suggest doing it as Jackson Galaxy suggests, slowly introducing them and allowing them to get used to each others smells. Maybe get them their own cat trees so that they have their own little towers they can "control."

[@mandypdx]

I followed all your steps from previous videos. I adopted a 9 week old in April, I already had a 1 year old. In 5 days, they were grooming each other, cuddling and playing. They are inseparable 😻

[@justicetexas9492]

Wonderful! We have 2 siblings, age 3, adopted at 4 months. Plus one senior, 17. We just adopted a 6 week old kitten someone with all dogs found and couldn't possibly keep. Thank goodness for base camp. We're on day 6. I've have had free feed high quality dry, for the siblings, solo wet food for the elder. Switching all to schedule and big emphasis on wet food over dry, slowly transitioning, but especially for the feeding near the kitten. I love the idea of "all the best things happen near the kitten." Also have a small dog, well conditioned to his cats, via treat training. I've enjoyed base camp so much and now need to go into action with the feeding on each side of the bedroom door of base camp. Sibling pair first, then elder fellow, who is magnanimous always. His name should be Justice, he is so fair to all.

[@2CheekyRabbits]

Pray for me, y’all! I found a tiny kitten in a busy street today and snatched him up quick! He’s in the bathroom quarantined until the vet tomorrow. I have three adult cats, all rescues. Really hoping I can do this correctly again. I’m guilty of letting them free feed and sharing 2 large litter boxes has never been a problem. I have some things to sort out adding one more to the mix.

[@mandyinseattle]

OMG, that same thing happened to me two weeks ago! It was a traumatic experience, isn't it? Fortunately I had some supplies, having 2 cats, but I sure laid out some $$ for supplies, but now he has a good pen, and room, is probably 8 weeks old, seen the vet already, so we're good. The cats can see him but everyone has their own space. I hope in a week or so the intros can start. I sure hope it worked out for you all. Will you drop and line and let us know?

[@veryberry39]

The answer is "Mush their faces together and say 'Now kith,'" right? (I'm joking!)

[@SmilerORocker]

Kith Kat 😆

[@chenoamccormic4906]

I followed your recommendations to introduce our newly adopted 4 month old kitten to our shy 12 year old cat and it worked so well!! I was so nervous about how our cat would react to a kitten but with time and a lot of patience they’re now friends and they even play together!

[@nataliemadisondronne]

How much time?

[@vrrrrrr6872]

Please tell me what you did to make it work and how long it took you❤

[@countrysidecat-2088]

Hello from Japan! I have 2 cats and welcomed one young female cat 2 years ago. We had a very hard time for the first year (fighting, bullying, spraying etc.,). Your TV programs, videos and book gave us a lot of hope and courage and we were able to believe they would get along some day...And they are now!!! They are not super good friends but they can live together. Thank you very much!!!

[@amyjiang4223]

What did you do to get the 2 cats get along? We adopted 2 female cats for about 4 months now and they are in separate rooms but everytime the older cat sees the other cat she will attack 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@countrysidecat-2088]

@@amyjiang4223 I am sorry you are having a hard time. I did everything what Jackson suggested. It is hard to explain here only. Reading Jackson's book and his TV program (My cat from hell) is the quickest way. Learn about cats from Jackson, try and error what he suggested, be patient and never give up! Good luck, Amy!

[@nftbandit9645]

I followed your instructions from your old videos. We successfully introduced an 8 week old kitten to my 8 month old baby. They are now literally inseparable and obsessed with each other. The new kitten is a female and the existing cat was a male. Thank you so much for all of your videos and tips! The main thing is to take it slow and to not let them see each other, only smell each other. Positive associations are also huge!

[@bettypark3547]

Oh my god i just needed to see this video! I’m adopting a rescued cat in a week and i felt so guilty already towards my cat that i have, idk why bc i felt like “Uh oh i’ll stress her and maybe she won’t feel loved” but it’s silly from me to think that she’d hate me. She needs a companion since she just HATES being alone when i’m off to work. 🥺 My cat is a little over a year old and the rescue is like 5 months old by now! I’m excited and ready to try my best. Thank u

[@Foxxy495]

Omg thank you so much!! Im adopting a kitten next week. Puuuuurrrfect timing! Thank you Jackson, much love to you!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@naturalthemelodious]

Jackson, you need to stop reading my mind. First you posted your video all about kittens the day I brought my two new kittens Apollo and Crepes. Then you posted this video right before we started introducing them to my older cat Pepper. Well done

[@Tina2tu]

The comments are encouraging. Today my two feisty babies played and took treats for me together. Fingers crossed it will get better .

[@donnap8908]

Hi Jackson. You are a godsend!!! Thanks so much for your posts about introducing a new kitty. We adopted our Ragdoll/Burmese kitten Peach (very very timid girl who wasn't socialised with humans) about 12 weeks ago. We kept her separated from our male tuxedo cat Mario for a long while because he has had a tendency to be a bully. It seemed like we were keeping them apart for so long, but it is now working out beautifully. It was a gradual introduction and I did a lot of your recommendations for introducing them to each other. They are playing with each other now and all the hard work has been totally worth it. I am so excited for their relationship now!

[@farzana3233]

Congratulations! I am trying to introduce our 10 week old to our two resident cats. We only adopted him a week ago but its a little more challenging because our resident cats have different personalities. When they smell the new cat, one of them gets aggressive with the other. So I'm trying to focus on one cat at a time, but not sure if that's the right thing to do.

[@donnap8908]

@@farzana3233 All I can say to you is don't rush it. We have been very slow at getting them acquainted. If there has been any sign of hostility, we just take a little step back and try again the next day. It's a slow process, but it's worth it in the end :)

[@farzana3233]

@@donnap8908 Thank you!

[@helmyibrahim858]

Hi Donna, I am curious how long did that take you?

[@donnap8908]

@@helmyibrahim858 We have had our kitten for 12 weeks now. She is 5 months old. For the first 8 or 9 weeks, all we did was let them get accustomed to the smell of each other with the occasional sighting through the gaps in doors etc. It was tricky, because our adult cat was itching to see what was behind the door haha. As it stands, for the past three weeks, we noticed a big change in the kitten. She wasn't as scared as we had anticipated and it looks like it's just the humans she is a little bit scared of. She will go right up to the adult cat and play with him and sniff him. I am so glad we took it extra slow, because just in the last two days, I have had both of them snuggling up on my lap... not cuddling each other yet, but still both on my lap at the same time. It's very exciting to see and worth the couple of months heartache, because in the long run, all that matters is that they get along. Best of luck :)

[@raedaily9854]

I must say that our ginger kitten at 6 weeks old tried to take over the house (and all three of the poo boxes). JJ is being a good little kitten. Ours was like Hammy in "Over the Hedge"!

[@sbkmarkel]

Same! What to do if the kitten is zooming all over the place and wants to initiate play constantly and the resident cat just swats back, unenthused?

[@raedaily9854]

@@sbkmarkel Our situation was a bit worse. The resident cat was a senior and not feeling well. She decided when the kitten came that she had to move out. So I decided I had to be the big cat and put the kitten in her place. I demanded that she respect our senior cat. Gradually the senior perked up and started being more confident. They used to eat side by side and try to swipe each other's food (they obviously ate different food). It was a lot of work to make the senior cat feel comfortable and they were never friends. I figured it was enough to make sure they didn't kill each other until one day the senior cat had a massive heart attack and passed away.

[@Beetlesdustfan]

This worked perfectly, it took two weeks now they are playing together, thanks 👍

[@_bluephoenix_]

Cats are no different to any other animal when it comes to relationships- they take time and sometimes, they just don't like each other enough to snuggle but, will happily coexist if they have their own space and attention times. As long as they aren't ripping each other apart or shutting down completely- let things happen in time and allow time for trust and adjustments to a new room-mate form.

[@joypomeroy1452]

"That's right, we are in Budapest and not the Wild West" I wasn't prepared for that 🤣🤣

[@vrios6579]

This came at the perfect time!! I just adopted a shelter kitten a few days ago and have had major anxiety about introducing him to my 1 year old Tortie. She's all hisses right now through the crack under the door so I was anticipating the worst, but this video gives me peace of mind and optimism for the future!

[@briannawhite9307]

My tortie hissed at my former roommates' cat for 2 days straight when she first adopted him. Once she was done with her 2 days of anger, she only hissed when he did specific things to annoy her. They ended up becoming annoying siblings to each other, and my cat was depressed when they moved out. The fact that she's VERY food motivated really helped make her more relaxed around him.

[@yesyes9698]

I got one as well last night. And I haven’t let them see each other, but they’re calling through the door crack, the haven’t hissed at all. My 1 year cat is just trying to push open the door. So excited and nervous. Good thing that we have a guest these days whom likes cats so the kitten is not alone in its room

[@TikaaniWolfos]

Any update on this? I just got a 4month old and my 9yr old hisses/growls at him underneath the crack in the door too! I'm following his cat introduction video instructions and am still on the first step of waiting till new kitty shows signs of wanting to explore (he was a stray)

[@yesyes9698]

@@TikaaniWolfos mine went beautifully. The first times I let them together, I did it through a glass door and then put her in a basket for protection hahah. And they did hiss a little bit. But after a while the resident cat started playing and the stray one was still a bit careful with the days they have been playing and sometimes hisses a little bit. But always under my supervision, I clapped every time they did, or the very first days just separate them again. Slowly but surely. Right not they even sleep together

[@yesyes9698]

@@TikaaniWolfos right now they even sleep together

[@GirlAndStarlighters]

I really needed this video. We are only 2 days in and I feel so much guilt, even though I know this new cat is going to be the perfect companion.

[@HotMess080]

This is great info for an adult cat and a kitten. BUT we have been trying to introduce 2 adult female cats both calico, one domestic and one who used to be a feral cat for quite a long time. Unfortunately we aren't getting anywhere. It breaks our hearts.

[@brendarojas453]

Yes, we have the same problem. We desperately need a video about this 😪

[@carolineowen7846]

Keep working on it, I also.played "relax my cat, cat bonding music", while I sat and chilled or played with mine. Jackson's advice worked for my previous 2 cats- (then) 4 & 3 not related, one had lived rough, the other had only ever been a house cat. It has also worked for bonding my current two, now 7 & the newbie is 14. It may take a while x reinforce the positives & what gets rewarded gets repeated.(in their behaviour).

[@HotMess080]

@@brendarojas453 We absolutely do!!! I've tried emailing and reaching out but no luck.

[@HotMess080]

@@carolineowen7846 Thank you so much for the advice!

[@HotMess080]

@La Choupette That is what ours seems to be showing us as well. Its hard. Sometimes our 1rst cat will make her way into our 2nd cats safe space (room) and they're ok. Other times its like she hunts her down and of course they fight. I feel Iike we have tried it all. But we are always willing to try anything new. We do worry we won't be able to keep them both and thats really hard for us. We love them both so much.

[@Sara-bk5lx]

I've suddenly strarted crying when you said the thing about guilt. My older cat is my world, I've been feeling so much guilt since we adopted our sweet new kitten. This helped me a lot, thank you. 🤍

[@mandyinseattle]

♥

[@damonfrm910]

Thank ya Jackson! Took 2 days to get them to respect each other and even play around together. First day my ragdoll was NOT having it at all. They are half brothers too btw. Ragdoll was first litter and my new grey kitten is from litter 3

[@moolissaeve9118]

I currently have 2 cats I am juggling. I keep one in a bedroom until the indoor-outdoor kitty goes outside, and then I let the indoor-only cat out of the room to roam around the home. The indoor-only cat is a temporary visitor, but acts like he ownes the place(normal cat stuff), but , he launches himself in attack mode as soon as he sees the indoor-outdoor cat. I thought indoor-outdoor cat was the aggressor, until I witnessed indoor-only cat instigating every altercation. Indoor-outdoor cat is a doestic shorthair(maybe with siamese) and the indoor-only cat looks to be a dwarfed mainecoon mix. Indoor-outdoor cat is 4.5, indoor-cat, age unknown.

[@kschrader007]

Hello Jackson! My wife and I are big fans of your shows. So, we have to older cats, 1-F 3.5yrs old, 1-M 2yrs old. We just adopted a 9wk old Kitten this week. Prior to us doing so, we visited the owner of the kitten wearing specific clothing to let the kitten "scent" while we were playing with it. We also played videos of a kitten Mewing with the phone under the shirt, and the cats would come to the sound. They could pick up the scent and hear the sound. Knowing a cat hearing a kitten mewing in trouble or crying always brings an adult to come inspect. We brought home the kitten on Friday afternoon and have it in a separate room of the house. Our adult cats picked up on the scent and crys from the kitten and knew something was different. Leo, our Male orange tabby was not interested at all. Wide eyed, tail low, quick movement around us. Joey, the female, was acting the same for a short bit, but would stay close with tail up and answering our calls to interact with her. My wife works from home so she has our kitten in the office with her, gated in the room and no line of sight for the cats unless they stand on the kitchen counter and see where the kitten meows are coming from. We bought a plug in pheramone calming device to help with the new scents and sounds. So far, the adult cats have been walking around the office during the day and listening and trying to see what is making the noise. We also did bring the kitten into the living room while our adult female cat was in there too. Joey did his a few times upon seeing the new kitten and Rebel (the kitten) was just playing. Joey did take a swipe at him and he backed up quick. but, Joey didn't run away. Just moved a few feet away and stayed to see what would happen. We have tried feeding all animals from both sides of a closed door. close to smell the others but not in line of sight. The kitten don't care, but the other cats aren't feeling it. on the up side of this, our Shih-tzu dog is loving having a new friend to play with! We are trying to move at the slow pace you talked about in your shows, trying to cross-scent and interact in a mild pace for all to accept the new smells. I have a feeling Leo (male) is going to be a bit of a hard nut to crack with the new kitten. Our shih-tzu is already defensive of the kitten if the others try to attack him, but she has always been that way with pets we have had in our family. Any advice would help, would love to share vids of what we are doing. Thanks for your time to read, if you can. I know you get tons of messages.

[@Jackiey687]

I watched Jackson Galaxy’s first video of introducing your cat to a new cat/kitten, and it worked so well! Baby gate with a towel and feeding them close but not too close. Now my 2 cats are best friends !

[@farzanarahman271]

Can u send me link to it I need to see it to do that to a abandoned kitten and my 3 year old cat

[@peninah.l.wambui5281]

I'm getting a new kitten tomorrow and I have 2 adult cats who have known each other for a few years... very excited

[@bg9977]

I wish it was as easy as introducing DOGS 😢😢😢

[@carolineowen7846]

Thank you Jackson x All your advice enabled me to bond my last 2 cats, (4 years ago) they used to snuggle up to each other, groom each other, and look out for each other. My first cat sadly died (RTA) earlier this year. I have been following your advice introducing my resident cat (7) to her new feline companion (14) all is going very well, we are in the playing in the same room stage and can leave doors open. Thank you for all you do x my super senior (newbie) is a little sweetheart, the rehoming centre closed a week after I adopted her. I honestly feel like I have saved her life. My resident cat even helped choose her from the photos! Who would believe it? Today they nose kissed for the first time, & had bum greetings to. Sorry if that is too much info, but I know other cat guardians will understand how the heart leaps with such things. X thank you for sharing your knowledge x

[@carolineowen7846]

Last week they both snugged on the bed together, today they groomed each other :) thank you Jackson x

[@patriciapolizzi4143]

Eat Play Love- thanks. Rescued a 3 1/2 week old male feral kitten that was sitting outside my door 3 days ago. I have an almost 1 yr old that I rescued last summer and an adopted another female nearly same age. The girls hissed and hissed and hid at just the sight of the newcomer boy. Its only day 3 but I sat with the newcomer kitten on my lap 2 feet away from the both of them and gave them their favorite lickable treat without any hissing. Miracle! There were watchful eyes though. Will continue this positive reinforcement/association and reward strategy. Thanks. The open feeding prohibition is tougher. We shall see.

[@ComfyClozy]

These cat introduction videos are so helpful and reassuring. I'm going to be introducing my 2 year old female cat to a new 10 year old male that I'm planning on adopting this weekend (if the meet and greet goes well). I decided that a calm senior cat would suit both me and my cat better than a kitten or a young cat. The new cat is described as being very sweet, gentle, quiet, and non-aggressive/gets along with other cats, so I'm hoping it will go well with patience and time. My cat is so chill so I think it will be ok in the long run after they get used to each other and my cat adjusts to sharing territory. Jackson I'm going to follow all the steps (without driving myself nuts because that won't help). I even have a screen door which I'm so excited about!

[@lindaashford7187]

Needed this. I got an 8 week old kitten last week. Met two of my other grown cats today, an 18 year okd and a 1 year older.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

For cats it’s literally all about trust. Trust is literally everything and how you respond is how they will respond back. I’ve had people say that’s not true then I’d see the cat and say see them responding to you, they are like oh.

[@jadeddeath02]

Perfect timing!! I just adopted a 4 month old kitten and we’re in the process of introducing him to our 11 year old boy. Thanks Jackson!!

[@daniellekackert4711]

How did it work out?! Introducing a new 4 month old to my resident 12 year old and feeling nervous!

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

@@daniellekackert4711 how did it go. I'm having issues also. My ex took 2 cats 3 years ago. Well now I have them back. They are familiar with the house and are both loving cats 14 and 5, problem is my 3 year old. She's curious and scared of them. The younger of the 2 hiss and my new resident and she runs to the basement to hide. I'm upset because this is her house and I want her to be able to roam as she pleases. I need help.

[@TravelBound2024]

Hey Jackson, my fellow Hungarian, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos.

[@genesysskye4899]

Her story is EXACTLY on point with what happened and the sequence it happened in! And the ages are spot on. I was meant to stumble upon this to help me out! I’ve been planning on getting a kitten after my two year old cat for some time. She acts the same way towards him. It’s been tough because of the age gap and the new change. But my kitten loves his new home. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Also when she jumps behind her back and seeks affection, she’s clinging to her because she knows and trusts her. While showing some discomfort by the new addition yet she’s trustful enough to still come out and seek affection from someone she trusts. That’s a good sign

[@rachieshaulsandthings]

Getting a new kitten next week and already have a one year old male, watching these types of videos really helps😊

[@gabriellagullo5557]

I’m the exact same situation. I don’t have a clue what my boy thinks other than he’s in charge. The kitten follows him she gives no shits 😂

[@taliakalter1362]

Any updates on how it worked out?

[@kat5796]

I actually came back to this video because I am now in almost the exact same situation! I’ve introduced a new kitten to my 2 yr old resident cat and like Charlie she’s not super aggressive, but still hissing and on her guard a bit. So it was great to hear some reassurances cus it is very easy to slip into that guilt, I totally sympathize with Livinia 😅A rly helpful video!

[@joshuarattai5686]

How did it go??

[@sidney8675309]

Just got a dilute torti girl! We have 2 other domestic shorthair mixes and we have been doing a lot of scent swapping allll weekend, minimal socializing, and she has a safe space and so do the other cats! I was never able to have cats growing up (allergic parents) and I’m now almost 27 and I just got my first baby! So excited and hopeful

[@xpapadeliciosox3986]

Honestly I'm so depressed, I introduced my two kittens to my. Older cats and they got used to em within a week, sadly one passed away due to parasites which the shelter failed to cure and kept insisting she was treated but she wasent since she had 3 types by the time she was at the ER. Even tho I had her for a few weeks, it feels like I lost a child. No more of her meowing whenever she saw me or climbing on my shoulder so she could just relax or falling asleep together. I'm gonna miss you pepper I guess what hurts the most is knowing you could had tried more to try to save her life, or being more keen on her state of health.

[@pjcWizard]

Maybe you could have done more if you were a cat doc or knew what was wrong or were were a god or goddess. Seems to me that you loved the cat and the cat loved you. You were probably the best thing in Pepper's short life.

[@isabelbeck7]

The horror stories I am hearing during my research is terrifying me!!! This makes me feel better.

[@artao5]

The introduction dynamic between my first two cats was quite something. But I understood it and watched. My first cat was Dandylion, RIP, 15yrs. Got him "when the kittens were ready to leave the farm" as it were. So pretty young. About two years later I got Yawp kitty, RIP, 16yrs, from the same place at about the same age, different maternal lineage (paternal unkown in both cases). When I first brought Yawp home, Dandy wasn't havin' it, and not just hissing. For the first week or so I'd sometimes see Yawp just sitting somewhere staring into space minding his own business, Dandy would walk by, stop, look at Yawp a few seconds, then WHAP! him on top of the head. Clawless of course. Yawp would duck down and be like, "Okay okay, I get it." soundlessly. I knew they were just "sorting out the situation." But then I have many pics of them cuddled to a furball. I Got CRAZY lucky when I got Nippers, now about 3 yrs, a few months after Dandy died. From a different farm, Nippers was brought to me around 6 to 8 months old. First off, he immediately took to adorably nipping the tip of my nose and fingers - he still does the fingers, but sadly not the nose. He turned instead to attempting to ram his entire head up my nose. To this day. Anyhow, I digress. SO they bring Nippers in (they had called him Lovey) and after the lovey nipping sat on the couch. Yawp came in, safely, from around the back of furniture with a clear path of escape, and they just kinda air-sniffed toward each other from a couple feet away. No hissing. Quickly direct nose-sniffing. No argument. Within two days Yawp was lovingly cleaning Nippers. I lost Yawp to cancer about three-ish months ago. Both Nippers and I agree it's time to look for another kitten. I've applied with the local animal shelter, Mew Haven. Another wonderful video sir, thanks! :)

[@deadmanj9279]

This is really helpful, we have a 3 year old cat and just adopted a 10 week old kitten. The only issue is that our adult cat isn’t very food or treat motivated. He only plays when he wants to, not consistently. Hoping it goes well for both of them. The new kitten is extremely friendly (and a little goofy).

[@alyssamartinez4412]

This video was recommended at the best time!! We brought a new kitten home a few days ago and have two cats currently. Introducing them (my current two to each other) was less stressful than this time around introducing one to two 🥲 but definitely felt a sigh of relief when you said to let go of the guilt! The first night I was so in my feelings and felt I made a huge mistake. It is getting better now! We are still in the process but hope they will all be able to be together soon!

[@leilarivera9721]

Jackson what a beautiful mission you have on this planet. We love you ❤

[@mamabear8150]

I have a six year old cat, Gus, and he’s the sweetest boy ever. Adopting a kitten in a few weeks when he is old enough to leave his mother. I’m worried my big boy will become unhappy when little brother arrives. Thank you for this video so I can get it right from the beginning.

[@autodidact2289]

Just wanted to thank you for all your videos, and especially for the suggestion to get a kicker!

[@difficultr]

Thank you for this video, just successfully introduced my 1 year old to a new kitten, it began with lots of hissing and a couple of swats, to them curled up in the same bed for the first time in less than a week 😊

[@funnyanimalvideos2276]

Omg I needed this! We just adopted a 10 week old kitten and are currently in the process of introducing him to our two resident cats. Can't wait to tune in

[@marymyers4751]

Hi Jackson...I did what you said and my kitties are good together...it took awhile (7 weeks) but they are now playing and sleeping near each other. Thanks!

[@heiditon]

We had a farm growing up with 10-15 cats at any one time who all were indoor/outdoor/revolving door. Nobody fought, everyone was spayed/neutered, all died of old age. As an adult, I’ve always had 3-4 cats, and they’ve all gotten along, more or less. I’ve had 3 pass away, ages 24, 22, and 19. This new group w/ all this drama is bewildering for me. I’m used to being mobbed at night, one cat on my head, each side, but now Phoebe guards the hall w/a “Thou shalt not pass!” snarl. Depressing.

[@justicetexas9492]

How is it going with Phoebe and the others? I love that name.

[@megan873]

I’ve never had to introduce cats before but when we got our new burmese baby we had to try. We had a 1 yo rescue who is a wall flower cat so we were super worried how it was going to work out. ESPECIALLY with a burmese kitten. So I did everything JG said. I even went to the breaded a week before to rub our kittens smell on a toy and bring it home for the rescue to smell. After 2 weeks of hissing and nervousness I was ready to give up and let them “sort it out themselves” but I persisted and after about 3 weeks it happened. They started grooming eachother. My older cat took on a real mum role with her new little brother and now they are like two peas in a little cat pod. I often joke that we ended up buying a cat for our cat. So happy though. Thanks Jackson!!!

[@overnightsiren]

Not sure if you'll see this, but today I'm going to start introducing my 14 year old girl to a kitten. Hoping for the best!

[@catrinabrundage6052]

That's what I'm doing right now as well. I have a 14 year old girl, who's been an only cat with me her whole life. I recently rescued and adopted a little 2 month old boy, and I feel so heartbroken that my old girl looks so angry. I hope the best for you, and I hope the best for myself as well 😭

[@lisaboolee]

I think the most important thing is that the senior cat has an escape or place of safety to go to away from the kitten to relax. And that you make special time for the seniors aside from kitten time. 💞😸 🐾🐾🫂

[@azaan60]

​@@catrinabrundage6052 how are they like now?

[@estherharmse6931]

We live in a very cat safe cat loving retirement village in a small town in Zimbabwe. We all look out for each other’s pets but only feed our own pets 😅

[@Smokemifugotem]

Hello Zimbabwe!

[@Amanda_the_Librarian]

I’m currently in the thick of trying to introduce 2 kittens (brother and sister) to our 3 resident cats. The 15 year old couldn’t care less, and the cat (5 years and has an autoimmune disease) who thought would be the problem, overnight turned into the chillest dude around with these kittens. And the one cat (3 year old, Bengal) that I thought was Mojito hisses and growls at them. Currently in the process of trying your techniques and hope it makes a difference

[@blackeneddove]

How’s it going? I have a similar situation (three female cats of various ages: 4, 2 & 1) and am about to introduce a brother and sister pair. My oldest cat doesn’t like any cats 😕 and the younger two bonded instantly. Sometimes they both still chase my oldest cat, who was my first. I hope she can tolerate another couple of kittens. I may only end up keeping the brother, but not sure how it will work in a house of only female cats.

[@lynflom125]

J.J. wasn't pesky at all. Thank you Jackson. You are the Cat Man!!

[@laviniameek]

JJ is our Angel cat. When we brought the 3 kittens in from outside a few months ago he took them under his wing almost like if he found a purpose in life. He allowed them to "suckle" up to his belly like if they were milking their mum. He cleans them, and looks after them and if Charlie annoys him with her silly hissy attitude, then he stands up for the kittens and "batters" her. He is now almost a 6kg male cat so not so little anymore and he is our angel cat for sure.

[@12blin]

My resident cat threw up when he met the new kitten after we kept them separated for a bit, so now they’re separated all the time and my older cat won’t eat his food close to the door of the room kitten is staying in, but I’m going to try to give him the treats near the door.

[@JSpadeCeramics]

Thank you so much for posting this we just brought home a rescue and our 2 year old (Rescue, who I thought would love to have a friend) is not happy but im learning from this video to take out the emotion and follow the system Eat Play Love… i was doing that but not playing separately…. and eating too closely! Even though the new baby.. Winnie, is in her zipped up pin her lay pen , i need to Move Ziggies bowl a bit further away. Such helpful solutions thank you so much!…. so today is my day one … hopefully i will see some love between them in a week I hope I hope I hope…. 😊

[@RaverDK]

I really wished we would get more updates from people when things worked out. I'm sure both Little JJ and Charly will make it out fine, but we need that follow up ! ❤️

[@zaprct]

She replied in the comments the day before you

[@laviniameek]

Just sent a video to Jackson. But may upload load some videos on IG... 🤔... Perhaps a IG profile??

[@ZyliceLiddell]

@@laviniameek How are they doing?

[@andra4411]

Thank you!! Especially for the advice to play with more aggressive cat separately. This has helped us soo very much!! And also to give them treats when they are in the room together. Now I have a hope again. I have been taking the more aggressive cat to my mum's several times in the past, it has been 6 months of unsuccessful introductions, but now I see that it could work! Please do everything you can so that more people know about you and see your videos 🥰🙏

[@markharrisllb]

The last time I introduced two cats to each other it was 18 year old She to my wife’s 14 year old Tom. We were amazed how well they got on with each other. We thought with their ages and genders there wouldn’t be any major fights, but they best friends from the get go. I remember once previously introducing two mature Shes and one didn’t leave my side for a second.

[@jasminearani5436]

Hello Jackson! I am also Hungarian and it makes me so happy to know my fav cat person in the world is too! I have been watching your videos for years before even getting a cat, and got one a few months ago! We also recently adopted a kitten and I am watching this right now to introduce them soon. Thank you for all that you do, you’re amazing!

[@nicolaarmitage5421]

Really good to see this video. I started the introduction phase with my 2 and a half year old cat and his new kitty sister just a couple of weeks ago. He hasn’t growled at her in such a long time. But wow is she feisty haha, she is very keen to jump on and play with my boy (he will sometimes play back just fine and sometimes he’s like GET ME OUT OF HERE haha). I wish she was as well behaved as JJ 🥲❤️

[@10aseews]

It seems like this advice would be harder to follow for single people living alone who don’t have help to distract the other cat.

[@LumpySpazPrincess]

Hi Jackson, we have always found these videos so helpful! However, the introduction videos focus on cats who are new to each other. We have been through the reintroduction process many times with our cats who are litter mates as one is more nervous and fearful and there will sometimes be redirected aggression resulting in fights. Then it takes a couple of weeks for the scared cat to trust again (we separate and reintroduce like in your videos) eventually they are cuddling up together again and grooming each other and playing again. Separation is hard because one cat will recover faster and not understand why the other is off limits! It would be good to have more tips for cats who are usually close and have been friendly for years. Also there is always tension because we don't know when I fight will happen again as it is unpredictable as to what will frighten our most nervous cat!!! Thank you ♥️

[@farzana3233]

When you did the reintroduction, did you give each cat a base camp and keep them there the whole time? My two cats were introduced with all the proper steps and used to cuddle and groom, but their relationship kind of soured a few months ago, so I want to try this process, but my cats have free reign of the house and definitely wont like being confined in one room.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

I totally agree!! With you saying that she’s putting human terms and emotions on cat behavior which doesn’t work. You’re very right. Most cats are not doing what humans think they are and this can shape how they respond based on how you respond. A cat is a mirror of us and a reflection of their environment. They will only reflect back how they feel and it’s up to understand how to read their body language. Signs of a cats distrust or discomfort is squinting, whiskers forward, ears back, ears going back and forth, Dilated pupils, hair standing up, puffy tail, tail between the legs, tail really low, rippling skin, ducking, hissing, avoiding, hiding, flickering tail when up at the top or the base, running away, bating, scratching places, aggression, and peeing. All or even just one of these signs are a sign of distress or a lack of trust All cats behaviors are completely natural good or bad and are what they’d do in the wild

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Growling I forgot

[@ladyhaze7016]

I love how practical and rational you are. You definitely majored in psychology! I can tell 😻

[@margarida.larchae]

he did? didn't know that!

[@michelegautier157]

So helpful!!!! I’m getting a kitten in 2 days and we have two 10 year old “young” cats.

[@ki2348]

Tysm for this video, we just got a new cat a couple days ago and we’re trying to introduce her to our older cat, I’ll update if i remember on what happens with them.

[@kathyrogers1703]

Thanks! My adult son has come back home with his cat. We have been working to get my cat and his adjusted to each other. We are ready for the eat, play, love stage, but I couldn't find the videos where you talk about it. This came at the perfect time! Thanks!

[@jameschan1791]

one of my favorite stories from living with cats for 40 yrs: Brought home a 3 month old Alpha, first thing he did was arch his back and crab walk up to the resident Alpha. "Valentino! Be Nice!' He took one swipe, P-Nutt went rolling across the room, and that was that. Hilarious!!

[@AngelMelton-n8w]

Angel say yes like all cats and kittens is very nice and cutes and much 👍👌😻❤️😸😁👍👌

[@dianazalabanyi4930]

It was a real surprise hearing you speaking in Hungarian, with pretty good accent! Amazing! :)

[@els2036]

We adopted our second kitty 🐈‍⬛ and we are having the same issue! Hopefully the two can be besties after some time ❤ much love!

[@professorbutters]

I just got two new kittens and I am still too worried for actual introductions. For one thing, I don’t have anyone to help me. For another, my older boy was so horribly bullied by his sister that they had to be kept separate for years. And finally, most of the house is one huge open space, so I can’t interrupt an interaction that goes wrong. If I try to gran Marko to get him away, he freaks. It’s the one thing that absolutely does not work. So after letting them sniff each other through a playpen, I’m kind of stymied. (Also, he used to be very food motivated to the point of needing a slow feeder bowl, but now, after a bout of pancreatitis, I have to beg him to eat at all). Argh.

[@CyberSky12]

thank you for the advice!!! working on introducing my new 2mo rescue kitten to my two adult cats. fortunately this video is showing me that ive been taking very good steps so far!! just have to keep a positive attitude and remember that there will be some moody cat behavior here and there. thank you!!

[@bernadettebockis4120]

Awww, Jackson. You're so good!

[@michelleridgway45]

myself and partner we were going to adopt a kitten , have been talking about this for about 6 months but my 8 year old cat doesn't like other people or other animals, and not sure of outcome, but after watching this there might be hope.

[@lllllDoinkOnelllll]

Just found you on the internet with "cats from hell". You seem to be a very kind and heartful guy. I like that. I'm a cat daddy for one year now. The boy is sometimes giving me hard time not listening to what I say no to.. But they both very happy though. I'll keep watching. 🐬🐬🐬

[@draki7917]

You will love Jackson! 😍 I had 9 cats in the last 25 years and would say that I know a lot about cats, but Jackson told me a bunch of new stuff! So me and my 4 rescues are always thankful for Jackson's knowledge! Love from Germany! ❤️

[@lllllDoinkOnelllll]

@@draki7917 danke dir.. 😏

[@christellelouise77]

I wish there were parts two to these questions, the results!

[@JamieNotLamie]

I'm here to tell you all that Jackson Galaxys techniques and suggestions WORK. Like for example baby gates (omg especially the baby gate!!) eating together, and using positive association, all of these tips have worked wonders for me. I had a grumpy gal who eventually we introduced a 6 month old kitten to, and with using these tips and most importantly TIME, they accepted one another and even laid near each other. Never more than a hiss between the two. Unfortunately the kitten grew to be almost 2 years old, then developed an incurable liver complication, and we lost him a few months ago. We found a kitten, 3 weeks old maybe, in the middle of the highway tonight. We had a long talk and we decided this is fate. My daughter thinks it's our last cat reincarnated. 🥺🥺💜 So here I am, looking at this video once again, on another introduction journey. This time I know to be patient, and to give it time. Little fella, welcome to your forever home. 💜 and heavens to Betsy, he needs a bath STAT!

[@JenyaDoudareva]

Wonderful video! Jackson, over years your videos have helped us successfully to not only introduce a kitten to a cat, and then two of them to a puppy, but to ultimately have them all content and happy. They are a real team! All your expertise has been instrumental!

[@823Labs]

Wanted to say thank you for this and your other vids on how to introduce cats... just got my second cat a 10 week old rescue 3 days ago and with these tips she and my 3 year old other rescue are fast becoming friends. Day 1 was tough on my 3 year old... but mid way thru day 2 she opened up and now day 3 they are play hunting each other and trilling all over the place. Still being supervised but I definitely think she's been accepted by my older cat. (who was already a great and sweet cat)

[@charmainestevens5614]

Getting a new kitten next week and will be introducing her to 1-yr-old "teenager" we adopted just 7 months ago. SO GLAD I found this first!!! Many thanks.

[@opalfroggy-2156]

how did it go??

[@charmainestevens5614]

@@opalfroggy-2156 GREAT!! We were so pleased with how they responded to each other when the kitten was finally able to make contact with the older cat. They are both indoor cats and they get along fabulously! They are playmates and best friends, chase each other around, battle, and then cuddle up and groom each other. Never any antagonism or hissing. They have given us so many funny moments.

[@opalfroggy-2156]

@@charmainestevens5614 that’s amazing!! i asked because i was planning on getting my 8 month old kitten a friend and a week later, they are inseparable!! love to play exactly how you described, and are so cute and cuddly and sweet. so happy for your family 🥰

[@charmainestevens5614]

@@opalfroggy-2156 Nothing like it, is there? So glad for the expanded🐱 love in your life.

[@science.of.horror]

Your book and videos helped me so much with catifying my home! As a bonus I also have a nice bird feeding station

[@paragonplays6919]

I'm definitely grateful that when we took in Rogue, that Remy took to her without any problems. They have a pretty big age gap for cats (he's 15, she's going on 7), and he's loved her from the start. We brought home a tiny little thing and he decided "This belongs to me now."

[@hilaryholliday3900]

That’s what my boy did with my little girl kitten. It took about 7 days of him being annoyed and then he loved her unconditionally!! I always have found that males are much more accepting of new cats than females

[@brittanyritenour4695]

It’s also good to remember even though cat fighting can be dangerous mainly for us but also scary. Cats rarely ever fight to kill. Even in the wild, within species. For instance two stray cats won’t kill eachother but the fight between two adult cats will always be much more aggressive then an adult with young kittens and most adult cats do have a sense of care or nurturing towards them or tend to be more easy to them.

[@rachelfiddler4886]

Getting close to 1 million! Love your videos!!

[@gabs4215]

Appreciate the hungarian jackson! I'm an Australian Hungarian living in Japan. My fur baby of 16 years moved with me to japan....obviously! baby is 16....she is my life....but I know .....the sad day is going to come one day. Want to introduce a new baby to my queen. But I want to do it with the queen having a new family member n being ok with it. Have had cats since the day I was born, n im in my early 40's. This video really helped me.....arigato....thank u. Hopefully, the babies get along 😮