Bringing a new kitten home should be exciting. But when your older cat starts hissing, hiding, or staring daggers across the room, the excitement turns to anxiety fast.

Here’s what most people don’t know: The first introduction sets the tone for everything that follows.

This guide gives you a structured 6-step system to introduce your cats the right way; building trust through scent, controlled visual contact, and supervised interaction before anything is left to chance.

Inside you’ll get: ✔ A 6-step introduction journey from day one to full integration ✔ A week-by-week timeline so you always know what to expect ✔ How to read body language and spot stress before it escalates ✔ Common mistakes that cause lasting tension and how to avoid them ✔ A built-in progress tracker for every interaction session ✔ Safety rules including exactly when to separate and when to seek help ✔ Bonus tips on environment setup, resources and individual bonding

Whether your older cat is bold or anxious, this guide works at their pace, not yours.