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Thank you for your input! They both have daily access to the rest of the house when the other is napping, save the two bedrooms where they’re napping in (and have had scheduled time to go in those bedrooms as well). They seem fine with each other’s scents at this point, which is why we...

I’m even wondering if I should get Clove a harness and let them “meet” face-to-face that way, so that I can redirect and control her more easily and keep her from running straight into Sophie’s face. I know the extra stress of a harness might not be great but I feel like Clove will hurt Sophie...

Ah the calico is only 5 and is the troublemaker haha, it’s the colorpoint who’s the senior (and it’s HER house) and yet is being so tolerant! I just tried leaving the gate open while the cats ate, and no problems there—barely even looked at each other. But as soon as the food was done, Clove...

Thanks so much! I think you’re definitely right that the gate’s done its job, and perfect analogy about the spider. What do you make of the behavior where Clove tries to stick her face/arms through the bars? Is she aggressively trying to get to Sophie or do you think just frustration with the...

If anyone would like to watch these and tell me what they’re seeing in Clove’s body language especially, I’d really appreciate it. I feel stuck and I’m hoping for some insight on how to move forward with these cat introductions. Sophie, the colorpoint girl, is 13 years old and it’s her house...

Not sure what to make of the current situation. We’ve been doing ‘viewings’ for Clove and Cat2 several times a day, with two pet gates in between (for extra space, about 10 feet apart) and ample distractions on both sides. At first it seemed like it was going better—much less hissing and...

Thanks so much for the advice! So we’ve been letting both Chilli and Clove out with Cat1 for long periods of the day (with a bedroom door closed since Cat2 likes to sleep in the bedroom closet). Those 3 are all totally fine! Cat1 is bombproof, haha. Chilli has also been out on her own with...

Yes, back in the US! Yeah unfortunately Clove’s smacking is definitely not playful; she yowls and is stiff and puffed up. I’ve considered Feliway but my aunt is super cautious about anything that might trigger the asthmatic cat. Need to look into it a bit more. We did just let Chilli and...

Haven’t posted in a long time, but Chilli and Clove are doing well! We’ve recently (2.5 weeks ago) moved in with my aunt and her two cats, and are doing a slow introduction process. Wanted to gain any wisdom from members here. Some notes: -The two resident cats here are older (~13), both...

Hope all are doing well! I miss hanging out on the forums - will try to visit more frequently :) Chilli and Clove are both doing very well. Here are some recent pics (model shots and then silly ones!).

Good to know! Chilli definitely has enough painkillers - I’ve never seen her so happy and calm after a vet visit, lol.

That’s what I was thinking. Regular grooming and face-washing should be fine, right?

Hi everyone! I haven’t posted in a long time, but here asking for advice. Chilli had 3 teeth extracted today (all upper premolars - the two teeny-tiny ones, and one of the medium sized ones) due to FORLs. She is home with a cone on that’s supposed to stay on for a week… :O My instinct is to...

That’s so kind of you, thank you for thinking of us. Life has been crazy but the kitties are both doing good. I’ll try to visit this site more often. :)

These little cat scratcher sofas are the best purchases I’ve ever made. They sleep on them every night. :hearthrob:

I posted a few photos of my tattoo here: Chai Memorial Tattoo I love it so much. I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to remember her.

I was going to wait until the fancy pics the artist took came in, but I’m too impatient! I finally got my memorial tattoo of Chai a few days ago, and wanted to share it with you all. My iphone pictures truly don’t do it justice. It’s so beautiful and I couldn’t be happier. (Artist is...

A few days ago (the 7th) was the two year anniversary of Chai’s death. I was sad and it sucked, although I was really busy that day so I didn’t have much time to dwell on it, which I guess was good. I cried for a short time and Chilli made me smile because she immediately started being so cuddly...

I have a similar loft in my house. I ran a long curtain rod along the ceiling and hung a sheer curtain, the bottom of which I affixed to the top ledge of the loft with command hooks, so the cats can look down from above but can’t walk along the edge. It runs all the way across the edge of the...

I feel so bad. I was trimming Chilli’s fluffy butt and pantaloons with pet clippers, as I often do to keep things sanitary, since she’s super good about it. I had the lowest guard on the clippers to do right around the butt, but somehow I think it scratched her little butthole. There is a tiny...