Hi all,

I'm new to this forum, but I have no doubt that i will get lots of good info and advice.

So here it goes...
1- I've addopted Nibbler (4year old) male this week as his family is moving abroad - he settled in briliantely and seems happy...because myself and my hubby are working full time I intent to adopt a second adult cat (female 3-4 years, Marmalade) but unsure of how to deal with the introduction and how is best for both of them not to get stressed out or distrought.

I had browsed the web and there is a lot of info - but typically for a settled in cat with a new cat - in my case I would have only had Nibbler for a week and a bit before Marmalade will come home, therefore not sure how to deal with the sitution best.

2- secondley, Nibbler has a problem (or more likely I have a slight problem LOL) when he's in a playfull mood he gets on his back and if I pat him he nips... it's not alyaws painful and I know is play nip but I would love to teach him to stop biting people and to know that only toys are for biting.
He has got a lot of new toys - I wanted him to feel welcomed in his new home and he really enjoys playing (he's neutered)

Any advice is welcomed.

I would very much appreciate advice in this matter.

Thank you, Claudia x

Hi,

In terms of the introduction, Im sure there will be loads of excellent advice shortly. Ive been lucky and never had any problems.

But with the biting issue, I find they usually stop pretty quickly if you just take your hand away quickly as soon as they bite and a short sharp 'No' said firmly does the trick.

The short, sharp and firm 'No' works for everything actually, as long as you say it as soon as they do something naughty. They'll soon learn, they are very clever!

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