The Fantastic Four had their second vet visit this week. They're all over 2lbs each, so it's time to schedule their spay/neuter appointments.
Alice has a home that's ready for her as soon as she has healed from the surgery; we will probably have to hang on to Buzz for a little while longer as his prospective owner is currently dealing with getting her other kitten diagnosed for a vomiting problem. Maxwell and Philly Joe are staying with us for keepsies.
What I need now are some suggestions on introducing the kittens to our two adult female cats, Peaches and Cream. I've let each kitten briefly explore the living room where the big cats hang out. Peaches goes into hiding; Cream keeps a wary eye on the little interlopers and has hissed at them a couple of times when they've come too close. I've tried to offer treats and comforting pats to her, as she's clearly agitated by the presence of Superior Cuteness, but she doesn't want to be distracted from staring down The Enemy.
I don't want to overly stress any of the cats, so I've kept the visits short, hoping to gradually increase the exposure until my big girls achieve Perfect Feline Indifference toward the kittens. You know, the way they treat me.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting my adult cats to accept/tolerate these excessively adorable newcomers? Thanks.
Alice has a home that's ready for her as soon as she has healed from the surgery; we will probably have to hang on to Buzz for a little while longer as his prospective owner is currently dealing with getting her other kitten diagnosed for a vomiting problem. Maxwell and Philly Joe are staying with us for keepsies.
What I need now are some suggestions on introducing the kittens to our two adult female cats, Peaches and Cream. I've let each kitten briefly explore the living room where the big cats hang out. Peaches goes into hiding; Cream keeps a wary eye on the little interlopers and has hissed at them a couple of times when they've come too close. I've tried to offer treats and comforting pats to her, as she's clearly agitated by the presence of Superior Cuteness, but she doesn't want to be distracted from staring down The Enemy.
I don't want to overly stress any of the cats, so I've kept the visits short, hoping to gradually increase the exposure until my big girls achieve Perfect Feline Indifference toward the kittens. You know, the way they treat me.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting my adult cats to accept/tolerate these excessively adorable newcomers? Thanks.