I have a 9 month old kitten, who I adopted when he was 3 months. He’s neutered and spoiled with all the toys and cat furniture and realized I wanted to get him a companion. About 10 days ago, I brought home a 7 week old male kitten, now just over 8 weeks.
The first day the resident cat was hissing and not at all happy. I keep the baby in the bathroom with separate litter box, toys, scratching post, bed, etc. The bathroom is also where the resident cat’s litter box used to be… but I live in a small apartment and the bathroom is the only enclosed room.
They have been playing footsies through the door and play swatting (cooing and chirping sounds when doing this) so I thought they were ready to meet. Sometimes when the baby is sleeping on me the resident cat just lays nearby. But when the baby is playing or exploring the living area, the resident cat pounces and pins him down. They do have a bit of an exchange and the baby is curious. But even when the baby plays the older cat stalks and watches him like prey.
how do I get my older kitten to stop trying to hunt his little brother? he waits outside the bathroom and cries wanting to “play” with the younger cat, but then when they interact he immediately pins him down.
I already use the feliway spray and make sure to give them attention separately and together.. any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
The first day the resident cat was hissing and not at all happy. I keep the baby in the bathroom with separate litter box, toys, scratching post, bed, etc. The bathroom is also where the resident cat’s litter box used to be… but I live in a small apartment and the bathroom is the only enclosed room.
They have been playing footsies through the door and play swatting (cooing and chirping sounds when doing this) so I thought they were ready to meet. Sometimes when the baby is sleeping on me the resident cat just lays nearby. But when the baby is playing or exploring the living area, the resident cat pounces and pins him down. They do have a bit of an exchange and the baby is curious. But even when the baby plays the older cat stalks and watches him like prey.
how do I get my older kitten to stop trying to hunt his little brother? he waits outside the bathroom and cries wanting to “play” with the younger cat, but then when they interact he immediately pins him down.
I already use the feliway spray and make sure to give them attention separately and together.. any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!