{"id":184335,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:57","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for a cat to get used to a new cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_new_cat\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to get used to a new cat?\">How long does it take for a cat to get used to a new cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_hissing_at_my_new_cat\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my new cat?\">How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my new cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/#Should_I_let_my_old_cat_hiss_at_my_new_cat\" title=\"Should I let my old cat hiss at my new cat?\">Should I let my old cat hiss at my new cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cat-to-get-used-to-a-new-cat-4\/#How_long_will_older_cat_hiss_at_kitten\" title=\"How long will older cat hiss at kitten?\">How long will older cat hiss at kitten?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_get_used_to_a_new_cat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to get used to a new cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>eight to 12 months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_hissing_at_my_new_cat\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my new cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jealousy is a normal reaction. Don&#8217;t yell, scold or punish your current cat for hissing at the newcomer. When he acts niceor at least nonthreateningto the new cat, <b>praise him and give treats. If fighting breaks out or either cat is highly stressed, separate them for a few more days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_old_cat_hiss_at_my_new_cat\"><\/span>Should I let my old cat hiss at my new cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be alarmed; <b>it&#8217;s normal for cats to hiss at something new or something they don&#8217;t understand. Hissing is a distance-increasing behavior. Simply put, it&#8217;s a warning saying, Please back off, and do not come any closer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_older_cat_hiss_at_kitten\"><\/span>How long will older cat hiss at kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Introducing two cats can be difficult without any form of hissing or tension. In most cases, the hissing will only persist for <b>a few weeks. Cats will quickly adapt to their new normal and realize that their new roommate is in fact a friend.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for a cat to get used to a new cat?How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my new cat?Should I let my old cat hiss at my new cat?How long will older cat hiss at kitten? 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