Hi everyone! I know there are a ton of threads on this topic and I’m pretty sure I’ve read every one but no one seems to circle back and update if it ever worked out! I’m curious if my cats will be able to overcome this or if you can share any tips or success stories you had!
We recently brought a 10 week baby girl kitten, Kiki, (fixed) into our home as a companion for our 1 year old male, Moose, (fixed) and it’s week 3.
The first week she lived in the bedroom and I did everything that everyone suggested to make this successful. By week 2 I felt they were ready to meet and the 30 minute play sessions went well. However, Moose goes from play fighting one minute (mounting, nibbling) to full blown attack mode the next! He bites her so hard on the neck that when I try and separate them she’s still in his jaw when I pick him up and she comes off the floor too!!! It seems at times he can only focus on attacking her and will stare at her, attack, I yell, she hides, tries to come out and repeat! It truly looks like he’s trying to kill her. I’m so discouraged as I can handle the play fighting where she sometimes cries but it seems all in fun as she’ll go back for more. But then other times she’s so scared she’s hissing and her fur stands up. I can’t obviously leave them alone and poor Kiki is so sick of living in a tiny bedroom she cries when i put her back.
I’m currently using Feliway, giving treats near each other, giving 1 on 1 attention but it seems to be getting worse not improving can anyone provide guidance or am I just doomed?
There’s a few stories like this on here and I’d love to know if those have been through it think it will work out or do I throw in the towel she’s such a sweet cat but becoming terrified of him.
Picture for attention (Moose took her out of his mouth long enough for the picture )
We recently brought a 10 week baby girl kitten, Kiki, (fixed) into our home as a companion for our 1 year old male, Moose, (fixed) and it’s week 3.
The first week she lived in the bedroom and I did everything that everyone suggested to make this successful. By week 2 I felt they were ready to meet and the 30 minute play sessions went well. However, Moose goes from play fighting one minute (mounting, nibbling) to full blown attack mode the next! He bites her so hard on the neck that when I try and separate them she’s still in his jaw when I pick him up and she comes off the floor too!!! It seems at times he can only focus on attacking her and will stare at her, attack, I yell, she hides, tries to come out and repeat! It truly looks like he’s trying to kill her. I’m so discouraged as I can handle the play fighting where she sometimes cries but it seems all in fun as she’ll go back for more. But then other times she’s so scared she’s hissing and her fur stands up. I can’t obviously leave them alone and poor Kiki is so sick of living in a tiny bedroom she cries when i put her back.
I’m currently using Feliway, giving treats near each other, giving 1 on 1 attention but it seems to be getting worse not improving can anyone provide guidance or am I just doomed?
There’s a few stories like this on here and I’d love to know if those have been through it think it will work out or do I throw in the towel she’s such a sweet cat but becoming terrified of him.
Picture for attention (Moose took her out of his mouth long enough for the picture )
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