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I recently adopted a bonded pair of kittens from my local shelter. They are 5 months (girl), and 4 months (boy) old. The girl has been awesome so far, she took to my apartment like she owned it almost immediately and has been very social. The boy however has done nothing but hide. I know it's only been like two days, but he has not been eating, and because of that, the other kitten keeps stealing his food.
I was wondering if it would be a good idea to keep him in a locked room for a few days until he starts eating and exploring more. I was thinking about my bathroom for this. I live in a one bedroom apartment, and I'm afraid if I use my bedroom, he won't come out while my girlfriend and I are sleeping (I work nights, and she works days, so we have kinda opposite schedules). Plus, he has a habit of squeezing into places and getting himself stuck. He recently squeezed under my dresser and meowed till I moved it, then ran off and hid in a litterbox for a few hours.
What do you all think I should do? I know the bathroom is kinda small, but I'm afraid if I leave him in the bedroom he won't come out if someone is in there, or our other cat will continue to eat his food. I'm also kinda worried about breaking their bond if I seperate them.
I recently adopted a bonded pair of kittens from my local shelter. They are 5 months (girl), and 4 months (boy) old. The girl has been awesome so far, she took to my apartment like she owned it almost immediately and has been very social. The boy however has done nothing but hide. I know it's only been like two days, but he has not been eating, and because of that, the other kitten keeps stealing his food.
I was wondering if it would be a good idea to keep him in a locked room for a few days until he starts eating and exploring more. I was thinking about my bathroom for this. I live in a one bedroom apartment, and I'm afraid if I use my bedroom, he won't come out while my girlfriend and I are sleeping (I work nights, and she works days, so we have kinda opposite schedules). Plus, he has a habit of squeezing into places and getting himself stuck. He recently squeezed under my dresser and meowed till I moved it, then ran off and hid in a litterbox for a few hours.
What do you all think I should do? I know the bathroom is kinda small, but I'm afraid if I leave him in the bedroom he won't come out if someone is in there, or our other cat will continue to eat his food. I'm also kinda worried about breaking their bond if I seperate them.