If you’re planning to bring a kitten or younger cat into your family and you already own a senior cat, make sure you introduce him into the group as a companion and not a replacement. Cats are smart. Your senior cat will known in an instant that you have brought a replacement especially if the kitten is a lot more active and receives a lot more attention. You can help prevent this or make it not so obvious, by making sure you spend equal amounts of time with both cats. Don’t change anything about your senior cat’s schedule or routine. Instead, introduce the kitten and allow the kitten to be part of that routine. Let the senior cat take the lead when it comes to teaching the kitten. Provide separate food, water and litter boxes so your senior doesn’t feel like he has to give up his things. Talk with your veterinary clinic Lafayette, LA for more suggestions.