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When Pets Meet: The Awkward Roommate Phase

Ever tried introducing two pets and instantly regretted your optimism? Yeah, me too. Turns out, animals aren’t into speed-dating. If you want your furry crew to become besties (or at least tolerate each other), slow is the way to go. Step one: keep them apart at first. Like, separate rooms, separate everything. Take your new pet to the vet before any meet-and-greets—nobody wants to spread mystery germs. Dogs? Meet on neutral turf. Dog + cat? Leash up and channel your inner bouncer. New cat? Give them a private suite with all the amenities. Feed them on opposite sides of a door so they associate each other’s scent with food (the universal love language). Watch for weird body language, reward good vibes, and don’t rush it. Sometimes, it takes weeks or months for peace to break out. Sometimes, it never does—and that’s okay. Thinking about adding another furball? Ask yourself: am I ready for double the chaos? #PetIntroductions #PetTips #AnimalBehavior #Pets

2025-05-31
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