Bringing a new cat into the home

Question
I have a cat that is 10 years old and has always been the only cat in the house (I have the cat since she was 6-8 weeks old).  In January I got an 8-month old kitten and I am having a problem with the old cat accepting the kitten into the house.

Can you help me or give any suggestions with this problem?

Answer
HI Kathy!

Here is a suggestion that worked for a friend of mine.  Go and buy some of those cat balls... the kind that are plastic with a bell inside.... .tie a string or ribbon to one and then to the other.   Place it under a door to a room.  Put one cat in one room and shut the door.  Let them play with the toy between them for a few days.  This seems to get them used to each other and the new smells that come with the "intruder" , the new kitten.  Gradually let them out to sniff each other, then separate them again.   There will be some hissing and growling, and your older cat my take a swipe or two.....but eventually, they will be playing and sleeping together.  I have never had a problem introducing new animals......I just let them get used to each other slowly before putting them together permanently .  Be sure to give your older cat lots of attention!
Good luck and God bless!
Becky