Three months ago, I adopted two 4-month old kittens, a brother and sister. They are almost inseperable (which is why I ended up taking both home, originally thinking I would adopt only one...they were the last two in the litter and have been together since birth). The brother (Hobbes) more often than not takes the "attacker" role during play, although sometimes this can cause a yelp or two from the sister (Teenie). Generally, they get along wonderfully. They were spayed and neutured 2 months ago.
For the past couple of weeks, Hobbes has taken to growling when I give them treats or feed them a little tuna....he also has started growling during play with a couple of select toys. Today he finally began swatting at Teenie, and she has begun retreating from those toys and during treat times. There have been no changes in the household (other than the introduction of the Christmas tree), and both receive equal love, attention, food, and their own litter boxes. Is this just an adolescent phase, or is this something I should address for fear it will continue or get worse?
Melissa From MN