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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

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When Your Cat Judges the New Roommate

So, we tried the classic scent swap trick to help our two cats get along. Basically, we swapped their favorite hideouts—aka, the coveted cat caves—so they could sniff out the competition. Well, it didn’t take long for Mochi (our resident drama queen) to march straight over to the newcomer’s bed and give it the most thorough inspection I’ve ever seen. She sniffed, she circled, she even gave me that look: you expect me to share with this stranger? Honestly, I felt like I was watching a tiny, furry customs officer on duty. The verdict? Mochi flopped down right in the middle of the newbie’s spot, as if to say, "This is mine now." Cat diplomacy at its finest. Anyone else’s pets act like they’re starring in their own reality show during introductions? #CatLife #PetIntroductions #FurryDrama #Pets

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