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Hey folks,
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about struggles with introductions between a 11-month old named Arlo (Resident) and a 2-month old named Graham. Both male.
Since then, they've been generally getting along a lot better, which makes me think Arlo has finally accepted him as family. Arlo is now fully eating again and "almost" back to his previous state. (Not as playful as before with humans, but perhaps a topic for another thread).
My ongoing concern comes down to their tussling. I've read various articles about their play-fighting and how many can mistake something serious with basic play!
It usually starts with Arlo either chasing or pouncing on Graham. A tussle ensures, rolling on their backs. As things develop, Graham struggles for freedom and subsequently hisses and growls. When he finally gets free, Arlo simply chases him and the process repeats...
It seems that Arlo doesn't like to give up and wants Graham to truly suffer. This is usually when we step in and separate them for 5 minutes, before re-introducing.
Here's a video I made of them in question:
So I guess my question is whether to let them ride it out, or to keep interrupting them and repeat the process. Being new to this, it's hard to have a good eye on the situation, and honestly each experience slightly differs.
But any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about struggles with introductions between a 11-month old named Arlo (Resident) and a 2-month old named Graham. Both male.
Since then, they've been generally getting along a lot better, which makes me think Arlo has finally accepted him as family. Arlo is now fully eating again and "almost" back to his previous state. (Not as playful as before with humans, but perhaps a topic for another thread).
My ongoing concern comes down to their tussling. I've read various articles about their play-fighting and how many can mistake something serious with basic play!
It usually starts with Arlo either chasing or pouncing on Graham. A tussle ensures, rolling on their backs. As things develop, Graham struggles for freedom and subsequently hisses and growls. When he finally gets free, Arlo simply chases him and the process repeats...
It seems that Arlo doesn't like to give up and wants Graham to truly suffer. This is usually when we step in and separate them for 5 minutes, before re-introducing.
Here's a video I made of them in question:
So I guess my question is whether to let them ride it out, or to keep interrupting them and repeat the process. Being new to this, it's hard to have a good eye on the situation, and honestly each experience slightly differs.
But any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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