posted 12-17-2003 01:34 PM         

I am new to this forum and I am desperate in your help. I have couple of issues. My boyfriend and I are moving in together and it would involve the following:

1. We are moving into the new location
2. Getting 2 male cats together (4 years old and 9 month old)
3. Changing 4 year old cat from outdoor into indoor cat.

I know I am asking too many question, but Max (9month old) is my first kitty and I am not sure how to deal with all this at once.

Thanks in advance for your help.

posted 12-17-2003 10:01 PM         

As for your indoor/outdoor cat soon to be only indoor that may be a bit tough for him, but perhaps it will a smoother transition, as you are moving. I think keeping him as an indoor cat in the same house he's used to would be more difficult than keeping him indoors in a new house. I could be wrong. I certainly can not speak for your cat.

posted 12-18-2003 11:37 AM         

Step back, take a breath, and get an extra litter box and food bowl.

We had that problem when we brought Sox home. Flea wouldn't let her use HIS litterbox nor the auto feeder!!!!

posted 12-18-2003 12:00 PM         

thank you so much for your advice. I introduced Max (9 month old) to KOTJ (4 years old) last night. The visit was 40 min. long. I was surprised how well they did, given that it was their first meeting. My kitty was so brave. He was walking around (new place for him), staying very low to the floor. He smelled everything; I guess he was trying to get familiar with the place. As for KOTJ.... he was very tense but not acting out in any way. He was watching and following Max like a hock. We'll try this again tonight.