Hi everyone!
I have an 8 month old kitten, who is quite spoiled. She is female, and fixed. We recently added a new addition to the house, Tobey, who is 3 months old. We had them sniff each other out under the door for a few days before introducing them. I don't know if they are fighting or not! During supervised visits, there was initially some hissing and swatting from the older cat, but that was all. Now, I can have them both in one room, and the older cat chases the younger one, occasionally jumping on top of him, which I will break up. However, the older cat gives the little one a break when he wants to eat, or use his litter. They are not always "fighting", sometimes sitting or lying close together and staring at each other. Little guy does not seem to be scared of her, and walks around the room and plays. The chasing is what worries me - sometimes it is accompanied by louder noises, but no wails. I always seperate them for a while when they get too rough, and they seem better when they get back together. The older cat also paws at the door and meows when she is not with him.
So...are they playing or fighting?
Thanks for your help!!
I have an 8 month old kitten, who is quite spoiled. She is female, and fixed. We recently added a new addition to the house, Tobey, who is 3 months old. We had them sniff each other out under the door for a few days before introducing them. I don't know if they are fighting or not! During supervised visits, there was initially some hissing and swatting from the older cat, but that was all. Now, I can have them both in one room, and the older cat chases the younger one, occasionally jumping on top of him, which I will break up. However, the older cat gives the little one a break when he wants to eat, or use his litter. They are not always "fighting", sometimes sitting or lying close together and staring at each other. Little guy does not seem to be scared of her, and walks around the room and plays. The chasing is what worries me - sometimes it is accompanied by louder noises, but no wails. I always seperate them for a while when they get too rough, and they seem better when they get back together. The older cat also paws at the door and meows when she is not with him.
So...are they playing or fighting?
Thanks for your help!!