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When we introduced Cat 5e (Steve) to LBK we didn't have any trouble at all. We kept them separate for a day, with Steve locked in a room, which LBK could hang around outside in the hall next to. They were able to get to know each others voices and smell first. Steve was a year old kitten, while LBK was over 2 years old, which supposedly helps quite a bit. Also, personality-wise, LBK is just a very friendly, relaxed cat, so he accepted Steve right away.

Steve was a lot more skittish, but we make sure there was no opportunity for contention with 5 litter boxes, 2 food bowls and more than 2 waterbowls available at all times.

It only took a couple of days before they settled right in to the new situation.