I am introducing my sweet 2.5yr old girl Trixie to my sweet 7yr old girl, Bella.
After 2.5 wks of quartantine, vet said its ok to introduce. They have separate territories away from each other and dont share anything.
Over the 2wks I swapped scents regularly and no reactions. I traded rooms a few times and it was sniff around and leave. I have been letting Bella sniff more because she is the one upset. They saw each other through the door crack a week ago and some hissing by Bella but I quickly shut the door.
A couple of days ago, I took Trixie in her carrier into living room (Bella's territory). The first time, Bella hissed several times looking into carrier but I had lots of treats and after a few min she went back to her bed and stared at the carrier. The next day, Bella didnt hiss, but ignored the carrier. She was angry though -- wouldnt let me pet her and just angrily pouted until Trix left.
Last night I let Trix out and she moewed & sniffed everywhere. Bella hissed several times when Trix came close but Trixie didnt react. Trix did manage to sniff under her bed, and Bella didnt hiss but watched angrily.
Bella was angry at me too for a while after. I only let Trix out for about 20 min then back in the room.
Is it normal for Bella to act this way? Normally she is so tolerant even at the vet.
Should I just let Trix out and stop babysitting so much? Will they just figure out how to share space on their own? Should I be doing something different?
(btw, part of my problem is the work to manage 2 separate kitty households esp when both are on meds right now, both need playtime, etc. And with with my work schedule I need the regular access to my office (where Trixie is) so honestly I am anxious for Trixie to be out and mabye I am pushing too fast?)
Over the 2wks I swapped scents regularly and no reactions. I traded rooms a few times and it was sniff around and leave. I have been letting Bella sniff more because she is the one upset. They saw each other through the door crack a week ago and some hissing by Bella but I quickly shut the door.
A couple of days ago, I took Trixie in her carrier into living room (Bella's territory). The first time, Bella hissed several times looking into carrier but I had lots of treats and after a few min she went back to her bed and stared at the carrier. The next day, Bella didnt hiss, but ignored the carrier. She was angry though -- wouldnt let me pet her and just angrily pouted until Trix left.
Last night I let Trix out and she moewed & sniffed everywhere. Bella hissed several times when Trix came close but Trixie didnt react. Trix did manage to sniff under her bed, and Bella didnt hiss but watched angrily.
Is it normal for Bella to act this way? Normally she is so tolerant even at the vet.
Should I just let Trix out and stop babysitting so much? Will they just figure out how to share space on their own? Should I be doing something different?
(btw, part of my problem is the work to manage 2 separate kitty households esp when both are on meds right now, both need playtime, etc. And with with my work schedule I need the regular access to my office (where Trixie is) so honestly I am anxious for Trixie to be out and mabye I am pushing too fast?)