Back story: I got a Ragdoll kitten because, for health reasons, I needed a mellow cat. Lesson learned, kittens will be kittens. I cannot keep up with him and his play aggression/playing biting is out of control (I'm doing everything right, he is just a little stinker - typical single cat situation).
So, with great reluctance I've gotten a second kitten who, contrary to my aforementioned needs, is a very active little girl - but I wanted one that could keep up with him so the two can "rumble," something he very much wants me to do. So let them wear each other out, and he will have a play pal, and she will have a home.
This second kitten is a rescue. When I picked her up I was told she had some conjunctivitis and to give her drops. All the more reason to keep them separated. Well, I ran out of drops so I took her to my vet who told me that actually, her eyes look good and she appears very healthy. But along with that he gave a warning that is kind of a mixed message.
He said that rescues are more likely to have viruses (recommended Lysine, which the rescue organization gives to everyone), and that they should be kept apart for a week. Fine. But he also said it may not matter because the viruses are airborne, and so exposure would have already happened via the air conditioning.
I know this rescue organization quarantines their newbies for two weeks before allowing them into the common area.
So, I could not get a definite answer on how cautious I need to be for the pure bred. I have read the article on cat introductions and would like to proceed with the scent swapping (of a towel).
For what its worth, before he told me this, I was avoiding only physical contact (i.e. washing my hands and changing clothing between them), but allowing them to get a peak at each other through a crack in the door.
Am I being too paranoid?
So, with great reluctance I've gotten a second kitten who, contrary to my aforementioned needs, is a very active little girl - but I wanted one that could keep up with him so the two can "rumble," something he very much wants me to do. So let them wear each other out, and he will have a play pal, and she will have a home.
This second kitten is a rescue. When I picked her up I was told she had some conjunctivitis and to give her drops. All the more reason to keep them separated. Well, I ran out of drops so I took her to my vet who told me that actually, her eyes look good and she appears very healthy. But along with that he gave a warning that is kind of a mixed message.
He said that rescues are more likely to have viruses (recommended Lysine, which the rescue organization gives to everyone), and that they should be kept apart for a week. Fine. But he also said it may not matter because the viruses are airborne, and so exposure would have already happened via the air conditioning.
I know this rescue organization quarantines their newbies for two weeks before allowing them into the common area.
So, I could not get a definite answer on how cautious I need to be for the pure bred. I have read the article on cat introductions and would like to proceed with the scent swapping (of a towel).
For what its worth, before he told me this, I was avoiding only physical contact (i.e. washing my hands and changing clothing between them), but allowing them to get a peak at each other through a crack in the door.
Am I being too paranoid?
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