I have now read loads of threads and articles on this, and I think I'm pretty much prepared!
A couple of questions, but first a little background:
Radar is 8 1/2 months. He's very outgoing and friendly, likes to play with visitors to our home, sniffs and rubs his head on any strange cat or dog smells that we bring in on our clothes, and was not at all bothered by a recent guest kitty who spent the night in the bathroom (they didn't come into contact, but Radar didn't act any different to usual). New kitty is hopefully arriving Sunday, and is just over 3 months old.
Question one: given Radar's personality and that they are still both young, is it likely that introductions can go a bit quicker than with 2 adult cats?
Question two: given the size difference and Radar's boisterous nature, even if they get along fine after initial introductions, should we separate them when we are not around to supervise? If so, for how long? I was thinking perhaps until they are more equal in size, don't want littler kitty getting splatted while we're out!
Thank you
A couple of questions, but first a little background:
Radar is 8 1/2 months. He's very outgoing and friendly, likes to play with visitors to our home, sniffs and rubs his head on any strange cat or dog smells that we bring in on our clothes, and was not at all bothered by a recent guest kitty who spent the night in the bathroom (they didn't come into contact, but Radar didn't act any different to usual). New kitty is hopefully arriving Sunday, and is just over 3 months old.
Question one: given Radar's personality and that they are still both young, is it likely that introductions can go a bit quicker than with 2 adult cats?
Question two: given the size difference and Radar's boisterous nature, even if they get along fine after initial introductions, should we separate them when we are not around to supervise? If so, for how long? I was thinking perhaps until they are more equal in size, don't want littler kitty getting splatted while we're out!
Thank you