Jan

25

Newsflash: They don’t really like each other. They just share a grudge against you.

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Wash That Grumpiness Right Out of That Cat - washingtonpost.com

Dear Dr. Fox:You often address the issue of introducing animals to a household. In 25 years, we have had one dog and five cats without any introduction issues.

When my husband and I were married, I brought a new kitten into his condo to live with his 8-year-old grouch of a cat. This cat had issues with animals and people alike.

We bathed both cats simultaneously with the same shampoo. About an hour after the baths, we found our grumpy cat licking the kitten dry. They never had a problem. As we introduced two new kittens over the years, we would bathe all of the cats with the same shampoo, and the new babies were accepted without problems. It has to be done so they all come out wet at the same time, smelling the same.

Three years ago, we brought in a rambunctious Westie pup to live with our 12-year-old and 3-year-old cats. We bathed the cats first and then bathed the puppy. The cats accepted him with no stress, fights or soiling, fast friends from the onset. I hope this helps your readers.

M.

Virginia Beach

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