Hi, I posted the other day with some questions regarding the introduction of our new kitten to my old cat, and now we have a new situation that I have more questions about!
The last couple of days we made some good progress with Coco (cat) & Hallow (kitten). We put the gate up and I was in the room playing with Hallow while Coco was watching from afar, and after about 20 minutes of me ignoring Coco and chilling with the kitten, she very cautiously approached the gate, and the two of them sniffed again, and Coco hissed once (defensively, not aggressively). After that encounter she was fine and I gave her treats so she was a happy cat.
Last night, due to a few lapses in door-closing, they ended up in the same room together on two different occasions...the first time for about 20 minutes, and when I found them, they were at opposite ends of the room and Coco was sitting and staring at Hallow, and Hallow was sitting and wondering why she didn't want to play with him, but as far as I know he didn't approach her. And then the second time was this morning when Hallow got out of his room and came into the bedroom (Coco was on the bed), and circled the room a few times and Coco just watched him but didn't move or show any interest beyond watching.
I wasn't planning on either of those situations happening, and while both cats are obviously unscathed and mentally fine, I'm not sure if it was progress or if it could have stressed Coco out. We have let Hallow roam the apartment with Coco closed in the bedroom twice, and he is very very cautious (which I expected). Now that we know he won't bother or harass Coco, is it okay to let them warm up to each other without barriers now? Or should we keep Hallow separated by a gate/door for a few more days?
Thanks all!
(Coco)
(Hallow)
The last couple of days we made some good progress with Coco (cat) & Hallow (kitten). We put the gate up and I was in the room playing with Hallow while Coco was watching from afar, and after about 20 minutes of me ignoring Coco and chilling with the kitten, she very cautiously approached the gate, and the two of them sniffed again, and Coco hissed once (defensively, not aggressively). After that encounter she was fine and I gave her treats so she was a happy cat.
Last night, due to a few lapses in door-closing, they ended up in the same room together on two different occasions...the first time for about 20 minutes, and when I found them, they were at opposite ends of the room and Coco was sitting and staring at Hallow, and Hallow was sitting and wondering why she didn't want to play with him, but as far as I know he didn't approach her. And then the second time was this morning when Hallow got out of his room and came into the bedroom (Coco was on the bed), and circled the room a few times and Coco just watched him but didn't move or show any interest beyond watching.
I wasn't planning on either of those situations happening, and while both cats are obviously unscathed and mentally fine, I'm not sure if it was progress or if it could have stressed Coco out. We have let Hallow roam the apartment with Coco closed in the bedroom twice, and he is very very cautious (which I expected). Now that we know he won't bother or harass Coco, is it okay to let them warm up to each other without barriers now? Or should we keep Hallow separated by a gate/door for a few more days?
Thanks all!