CATDOLL : How many days is it safe to isolate a new cat from an old cat?

It is safe to isolate the new cat from the old cat for a few days:

1. The new cat and the old cat are usually isolated for about seven days. At this time, the two cats should be separated into two rooms, and then the new cat will gradually get familiar with the environment of the new home and gradually get used to the smell of the old cat. The old cat will also get used to the arrival of the new cat. Generally, after 7 days, the two cats may accept each other.

2. When the old cat first meets the new cat, it will not be very friendly and may feel that its territory is threatened. At this time, the owner should calm the cat's emotions, play with it more, and stroke it.

3. If the two cats still cannot accept each other after about 7 days, it is recommended to extend the isolation time to about 20 days. The owner should spend more time with the two cats to make them feel safe. Generally, cats will quickly accept their companions.

Why should the new cat be isolated from the old cat?

Because cats have a strong sense of territory and are solitary animals, especially male cats, if they are not isolated, the new cat may be attacked, resulting in a stress response, leading to vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, so they must be isolated to allow them to adapt to each other.