[Felvtalk] Bring M&M in the house

[Marylyn]

I really believe in using Feliway spray and Rescue Remedy when  
introducing/calming cats.  Spray the area where they are and where  
they will be and put the RR in the water of all cats involved (and  
consider taking some yourself).  Put washcloths, towels other such  
stuff that the cats have been on (petted with, slept on etc) with the  
other cat/cats so they can get used to the odors.  I am introducing  
two kittens....the new guy is spending a lot of time in a very large  
carrier where the other one can play with him and they can smell each  
other, talk to each other etc.  Maybe you can figure out something  
simular....maybe a screen door??  And have a safe place for the FIV+  
to stay after brief visits with the regular crew....meeting and  
greeting can be exhausting and can go sour quickly.  None of them  
(again, including you) need that kind of stress.

Good luck.  It will work.

New thought:  Are they going to be using the same litter box?  If so,  
try putting some of M&M's "leavings" in the others' box and visa  
versa.  Not a lot but just enough over a period of time to let them  
adjust.


On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:12 PM, April and Jay wrote:

> Hello! Tomorrow we are going to bring our FIV+ cat M&M into our  
> house. He is staying in our camper right now. We are going to keep  
> him in a bedroom for a few weeks before we introduce him to our FIv-  
> crew. Is there any tips, advice etc. anyone can give me? Thanks!
> April
>
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