Hi folks.
I have two cats, both fixed:
- Callie, female 10 years old, very loving & affectionate
- Rambo (aka young Rambonius), male 4 months, recently introduced to household Introductions and cohabitation have been tough.
Callie generally doesn't take any rubbish but is getting traumatized by Rambo's play fighting. Whenever they are together Rambo jumps on her and chases her around. She hisses, growls/snarls and claws to keep him away - but he just doesn't get it or give a toss. Just keeps pouncing, playing and chasing. Now she runs away and doesn't stand up for herself anymore.
They have separated resources (litter, food, toys, scratching posts), and introduction was done slowly, and with separation. We also have french doors to keep them apart, which helps, but we want to get to a point where they can co-exist.
Callie is pretty traumatized and always on edge. We recognize that it's play aggression and he's not actually attacking her. However, we're at wits end and worried we may need to rehome Rambo.
Any help/advise would be appreciated!
I have two cats, both fixed:
- Callie, female 10 years old, very loving & affectionate
- Rambo (aka young Rambonius), male 4 months, recently introduced to household Introductions and cohabitation have been tough.
Callie generally doesn't take any rubbish but is getting traumatized by Rambo's play fighting. Whenever they are together Rambo jumps on her and chases her around. She hisses, growls/snarls and claws to keep him away - but he just doesn't get it or give a toss. Just keeps pouncing, playing and chasing. Now she runs away and doesn't stand up for herself anymore.
They have separated resources (litter, food, toys, scratching posts), and introduction was done slowly, and with separation. We also have french doors to keep them apart, which helps, but we want to get to a point where they can co-exist.
Callie is pretty traumatized and always on edge. We recognize that it's play aggression and he's not actually attacking her. However, we're at wits end and worried we may need to rehome Rambo.
Any help/advise would be appreciated!