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Salem is not yet a year old and I have had her since she was six weeks old. She is super playful and constantly runs around. She doesn't like to cuddle or really be petted much but she always wants to be in the same room as whoever is home. She is also what I have read to be an aggressive player. She tries to bite even though we have discouraged this behavior from the beginning by making a "hands and feet are not toys" policy, didn't help. So I thought I'd get her a playmate to calm her down.
I got Rocket three days ago so they could be playmates! (When I first got Salem, the vet suggested a playmate) But she hates him, a lot. I've tried the slow introduction thing. At first I just let them see each other while Rocket stayed in the bathroom but in the past 24 hours he has come out and explored the adjacent room. Salem is hissing and has even swatted at him several times now. Every time this happens I take rocket back to the bathroom and then pet Salem but she has even hissed at me now.
The whole purpose of this was so that Salem could be happier and have a playmate. I don't want them to just tolerate each other but from everything I've read, that's all I can hope for. And now I'm afraid I've completely messed up the slow introductions thing. I hate confining Rocket to the bathroom.
I got Rocket three days ago so they could be playmates! (When I first got Salem, the vet suggested a playmate) But she hates him, a lot. I've tried the slow introduction thing. At first I just let them see each other while Rocket stayed in the bathroom but in the past 24 hours he has come out and explored the adjacent room. Salem is hissing and has even swatted at him several times now. Every time this happens I take rocket back to the bathroom and then pet Salem but she has even hissed at me now.
The whole purpose of this was so that Salem could be happier and have a playmate. I don't want them to just tolerate each other but from everything I've read, that's all I can hope for. And now I'm afraid I've completely messed up the slow introductions thing. I hate confining Rocket to the bathroom.