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You should definitely keep them in separate rooms for the first few days so they get used to each others smells.
If you can, feed them together (either side of a door) so that they smell them when they're eating.
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Not so much a tip but wanted to say don't be disheartened if things don't go well at first.
I introduced a 2nd cat a long time ago and it was a nightmare at first. At one point I genuinely feared that the cat would kill the kitten. From memory (it really was a long time ago), I think I couldn't get them to tolerate each other for about ten days. Just as I was about to give up, something changed. No idea what it was but for some reason they suddenly started to tolerate each other and eventually went on to become besties.
If it doesn't go well from the start, don't lose hope.
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C'mon man!
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The new cat is coming to live with us tomorrow! Any tips on how I can make her settling in as smooth as possible, both for her (9 months old, was a stray, very friendly) and Celeste (1.5 years, rescued back in january, scared of new things but does appear to genuinely like me)? I can keep the cats in separate rooms.