I just adopted two kittens about 8 weeks old from a farm. They both have a few health problems, the brother has got the worse of it. He is half of his sisters size and wieght. The problem is that she is queen around the house. If he tries to eat beside her she growls and slaps him hard, Under normal circumstances I would understand and accept this behavior. Unfortunately the male, Bogey is sick and unable to defend himself. Bogey has worms, mites, and an upper respiratory infection (all under the treatment of a vet). Betty is so much quicker than he is. She also acts this way about toys, Bogey has his own but Betty steals them. When there are no toys and food involved she plays nicely and even gently with Bogey. She cuddles him and comes running if he lets out a meow, she even plays right next to Bogey when he is asleep (he sleeps alot more than Betty).
The thing that makes this such a problem is now Betty has twice growled and swatted me. The first time was at the vet when I was playing with her to keep her occupied. The next time was when I was trying to give her a treat, I did nothing to provoke her attack. I was shocked that such a cute young kitten could be so very viscious.
if anyone has advice on how to handle this wierd situation please let me know!
The thing that makes this such a problem is now Betty has twice growled and swatted me. The first time was at the vet when I was playing with her to keep her occupied. The next time was when I was trying to give her a treat, I did nothing to provoke her attack. I was shocked that such a cute young kitten could be so very viscious.
if anyone has advice on how to handle this wierd situation please let me know!