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Hi Ms. Johnson-Bennett,
I have a question for you. Which, I hope you can help me with. I have a two year old, high percentage, F3 Savannah. Loki, is sweet as pie and hyper as a Jack Russell Terrier (now called: Parson's Russell Terrier, by AKC). He is good with people, cats, and dogs. Obviously, he has a high prey drive. Lastly, he has immaculate litter box "manners".
In the next two months, give or take, a few weeks, I will be getting a high percentage F2 Chausie male kitten. The breeder, of this kitten, is the same one, that, Loki came from. So, needless to say, I am VERY happy with her cats/kittens. I love how socialized, my Savannah came to me. He still has no fear of anything really, but, that is good with me
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Anyway, my question is this: what is the best way to introduce them, after, the two week separation. By two week separation, I mean, when, I first acquire the kitten, I need to keep him in his own room, while, he adjusts to his new surroundings and bonds with me.
I know scent mingling is very helpful when introducing cats. Now, my question is, do I do that while, they are separated for two weeks? Or, do I do that, after, the two week separation? Lastly, on that topic, how long should I do the scent mingling for?
I am fully aware, that, the Chausie kitten and the Savannah cat, should not be left alone together right away. However, at what point, do you think, it will be safe, to leave them alone together?
Lastly, my Savannah, lives with a DLH, who was about a year old, when, I acquired him. The Savannah, thinks of her as "mom". They are so bonded it is unreal. I also have, two DSH's. The DSH's, hate the Savannah. They hiss and growl at him. But, to this day, all my Savannah wants to do is be "friends with them". The Savannah, always tries to lick them, every chance he gets. But, the DSH's, always smack him in the face. Poor boy, never ever learns.
Thank you, in advance. If, you need any clarification, please let me know. Since, my spelling and grammar isn't so good.
I have a question for you. Which, I hope you can help me with. I have a two year old, high percentage, F3 Savannah. Loki, is sweet as pie and hyper as a Jack Russell Terrier (now called: Parson's Russell Terrier, by AKC). He is good with people, cats, and dogs. Obviously, he has a high prey drive. Lastly, he has immaculate litter box "manners".
In the next two months, give or take, a few weeks, I will be getting a high percentage F2 Chausie male kitten. The breeder, of this kitten, is the same one, that, Loki came from. So, needless to say, I am VERY happy with her cats/kittens. I love how socialized, my Savannah came to me. He still has no fear of anything really, but, that is good with me
Anyway, my question is this: what is the best way to introduce them, after, the two week separation. By two week separation, I mean, when, I first acquire the kitten, I need to keep him in his own room, while, he adjusts to his new surroundings and bonds with me.
I know scent mingling is very helpful when introducing cats. Now, my question is, do I do that while, they are separated for two weeks? Or, do I do that, after, the two week separation? Lastly, on that topic, how long should I do the scent mingling for?
I am fully aware, that, the Chausie kitten and the Savannah cat, should not be left alone together right away. However, at what point, do you think, it will be safe, to leave them alone together?
Lastly, my Savannah, lives with a DLH, who was about a year old, when, I acquired him. The Savannah, thinks of her as "mom". They are so bonded it is unreal. I also have, two DSH's. The DSH's, hate the Savannah. They hiss and growl at him. But, to this day, all my Savannah wants to do is be "friends with them". The Savannah, always tries to lick them, every chance he gets. But, the DSH's, always smack him in the face. Poor boy, never ever learns.
Thank you, in advance. If, you need any clarification, please let me know. Since, my spelling and grammar isn't so good.