Many pets have territorial awareness, and so do cats. If you have a cat at home, you may be hostile if you keep a cat again, but the cat is too lonely. If you want the cat to feel less lonely, then what should you do? How to solve this problem?

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1. It is better for the new pet cat to be smaller.

If you can choose, the new pet cat should be smaller in size and age than the original cat, so it will be less threatening.

2. Avoid pet male cat combinations.

It is best to avoid the combination of two pet male cats, because even if they get along well with each other in childhood, when they become sexually mature, mutual aggressive behavior between male cats may still occur. Alternatively, neutering the cats first can also slightly reduce such attacks. Aggressive behavior. Finally, in terms of personality, do not choose a pet cat that is too opposite to the original pet cat's personality. For example, an overly active pet cat may make an introverted and neurotic cat very nervous.

3. New cats should be quarantined for 1-2 weeks.

Pet cats that have just been brought home should be quarantined for one to two weeks to avoid transmitting possible diseases to the pet cats at home. The isolation room prepared for the new pet cat should have an independent food bowl and cat litter box. The new pet cat's room should be located in a manner that does not interfere with the original cat's routine. After bringing your new pet cat into the isolation room, let it explore the new environment on its own, and then spend a few hours with it every day, so that it can gradually accept you as its new owner.