[header] How to care for american longhair cats [title] Introduce a new cat to your home gradually. [step] It is best to confine start your cat in one room of your house, particularly if it is a kitten. Be sure to put its litter box, food, and water dishes in the room. 
This way the cat can feel secure in one room as it acclimates to its new home. [substeps] Spend time with your cat and get to know it by playing, talking, and brushing it.