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Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour (view source)
Revision as of 16:14, 26 June 2014
, 16:14, 26 June 2014→Introducing the cats to each other
Stage 4: '''Limited face to face introduction''':
Stage 4: '''Limited face to face introduction''':
* The cats need to begin to see each other in a way that minimises the risk of aggression. A glass door or mesh screen are best, but some child gates are made from mesh that provides a partial barrier. Mesh barriers are the best, because they allow the cats to smell each other. If neither is possible then a partly opened door may be used [open just enough that the cats can see each other but not get through].
* The cats need to begin to see each other in a way that minimises the risk of aggression. A glass door or mesh screen are best, but some child gates are made from mesh that provides a partial barrier. Mesh barriers are the best, because they allow the cats to smell each other. If neither is possible then a partly opened door may be used (open just enough that the cats can see each other but not get through).
* Give the cats their food on either side of the screen or doorway at their normal feeding times, or distract them with a game.
* Give the cats their food on either side of the screen or doorway at their normal feeding times, or distract them with a game.
* It is also useful to rub the door or screen with the scent from the cats so that there is maximum chance of recognition of the smell.
* It is also useful to rub the door or screen with the scent from the cats so that there is maximum chance of recognition of the smell.
[[Category:Feline Behaviour Management]]
[[Category:Feline Behaviour Management]]
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