Hello,

    We have 9 cats ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years old. We make sure we are home for the first day after we introduce the new kitten/cat. There really isn't ever a serious problem. The older cats may hiss or make an occassional swat at the new kitten/cat but they don't make contact...it's just a show of who's boss. Not long after that we find them curled up together taking a nap. The only time they seem to have territory issues is when it's time to sit in my lap. One starts out on my lap. Then another will jump up and sit on my belly, then the other moves to my chest and the next thing I know I have a cat under my chin. :)

If you do get a new kitten/cat, be sure to give the older cat a bit of extra love and attention so s/he knows s/he isn't being replaced.

Michelle