Brand new kitty lover

[Xtrachoc]

Got my first kitten 6 weeks ago, and my second yesterday. You could say that I fell fast & hard for these bundle of joys. Micah is now 16 weeks & Ozzy is 8 weeks.
How can I encourage the older kitten to play nice? I know Micah is pee'd off with us, as we can't get near, so I hope that he will forgive us soon, but I am more worried for Ozzy

 

[rubysmama]

Hello and welcome to TCS. Congrats on being a new kitten parent, to two.

Micah's a little older than Ozzy, but generally kittens accept other kittens much more quickly than an older cat would. So things should work out quickly.

TCS does have this article on How To Introduce A Kitten To An Older Cat | TheCatSite that might have some tips, but really Micah isn't really an older cat, but an older kitten.

If you think it will help, try putting little Ozzy in a separate room so that Micah can have the run of the house and slowly get used to having a younger kitten around. Kittens playing can look like fighting though, so unless there's fur flying, blood, or Ozzy seems scared of Micah things are probably fine. The other thing to watch for is that Micah is still eating normally, and using the litter box ok. But it's only been 1 day, so you hopefully will see things improve sooner than later.

Any pics of these fur babies you can share?
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[Mamanyt1953]

Welcome to you, Ozzy, and Micah! I have to tell you, "play nice" is not in a kitten's vocabulary! Remember, all playing is really "practicing to hunt something." It looks, and often sounds, much worse than it really is. As rubysmama said, if there's no fur in the air, no blood on the floor, and neither is cowering in fear when the other one gets near, they really are doing fine!

 

[tabbytom]

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[Jcatbird]

Welcome! You are definitely in the right place for all things kitty and all people kitty! Do keep everyone posted on the introducing phase with the kittens. I expect you will find them fast friends with each other very soon.
I do hope you will find time between kitty snuggles to explore the site. There are great articles, tons of wonderful and informative threads and lots of hilarious videos and photos. I was hooked as soon as I found the site. Lol Again, Welcome to you and your fur family!!

 

[Xtrachoc]

I'm also feeling guilty about getting Ozzy, and it doesn't help that Micah has let us know how displeased he is! Although, he did allow me to have him sleep at my feet last night & even allowed me a little cuddle through the night

As you can see, eating and sleeping are ok. Along with your reassuring words, I don't think Micah hates Ozzy, so that's a massive relief
Thanks everyone

 

[rubysmama]

Awww.... adorable. Eating together is good, and I think before long, you'll be posting that they've become besties.

 

[mightyboosh]

Awww.... adorable. Eating together is good, and I think before long, you'll be posting that they've become besties.

Yeah and I'm also sure it won't take long .They're very cute.

 

[Xtrachoc]

Turns out 8 week old Ozzy is the fight starter & Micah the fight finisher

 

[Jcatbird]

Well.... if one starts it and the other finishes it, the starter will learn to avoid starting. Kittens are very good about helping each other learn the house rules.
Thanks for the photos! Precious kitties!

 

[neely]

Welcome to TCS! Micah and Ozzy are absolutely adorable. Before you know it they will be a dynamic duo.

 

[Xtrachoc]

 

[GemsGem]

Hi and welcome to the site

 

[aliceneko]

Welcome to you, Micah and Ozzie!

 

[Xtrachoc]

a wee update as you all predicted, they are as thick as thieves

 

[rubysmama]

Awww .... pawsitively precious.

 

[klunick]

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a wee update as you all predicted, they are as thick as thieves

Last photo is absolutely adorable.

 

[Grayson’s Mummy Julia]

Aww I have major kitten envy right now! Enjoy your beautiful new babies