How To Introduce Your Cat to a New KITTEN!

In this video, we are introducing Livinia's territorial cat Charlie to a new kitten named J.J. and Charlie is not happy. There's a common mistake cat owners make when introducing cats to each other. Watch this video to find out if we can help Charlie and J.J. live harmoniously!

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00:00 Welcome
01:00 Meet Livinia, Charlie & Little J.J.
02:50 Jackson Analyzes The Footage
06:41 Introducing Cat to Kitten Steps
07:49 Step 1: Lose the Human Narration
08:05 Step 2: Eat, Play, Love
14:44 Recap

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[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!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[ArielManxx]

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

[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!

[saras]

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.

[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.

[KaitlinChristel]

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

[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 <3

[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!

[farzana]

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.

[spiralflame]

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.

[debbie]

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!

[thedestiney]

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!

[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 😻

[chenoamccormic]

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!

[countrysidecat-]

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!!!

[joypomeroy]

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

[aylabelle]

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.

[nftbandit]

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!

[vrios]

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!

[raedaily]

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"!