Hi everyone,
I'm seeking some advice about my two cats interaction. Malibu (6month) kitty has been home since September 2019. Resident cat Jiggy (2yo) took awhile to warm up to her but slowly they would take turns chasing each other etc..
Recently, I have noticed that Malibu goes to play with Jiggy and Jiggy is hissing and growling alot more than usual and even slaps the face. Malibu does go back for more sometimes. I'm not sure if Malibu may have been too rough and Jiggy isn't having much of it. Eating wise, they're in the same room eating from their food bowl but Jiggy just takes cover outside the minute she's eaten. They used to play together quite alot but not much anymore.
I've read so many stories where their cats get along pronto or after a few weeks (jeez, that makes me envious!) and I'm not sure how to help the situation. It's only been 4 months so far. I've read i can takes cats 8 months and year to form a friendship if any, but after 4 months I thought things would have settled?
I have one theory that hopefully when Malibu isn't as rambunctious and crazy, the the cats will figure it out on their own and hopefully become civil if not best buds (which would be amazing).
Would love your advice!
P.S. I'm SO sorry for asking for help over little things. I live with my grandparents who don't speak any english and not many friends that are cat lovers/owners.
Here's a picture of them when they first met.
I'm seeking some advice about my two cats interaction. Malibu (6month) kitty has been home since September 2019. Resident cat Jiggy (2yo) took awhile to warm up to her but slowly they would take turns chasing each other etc..
Recently, I have noticed that Malibu goes to play with Jiggy and Jiggy is hissing and growling alot more than usual and even slaps the face. Malibu does go back for more sometimes. I'm not sure if Malibu may have been too rough and Jiggy isn't having much of it. Eating wise, they're in the same room eating from their food bowl but Jiggy just takes cover outside the minute she's eaten. They used to play together quite alot but not much anymore.
I've read so many stories where their cats get along pronto or after a few weeks (jeez, that makes me envious!) and I'm not sure how to help the situation. It's only been 4 months so far. I've read i can takes cats 8 months and year to form a friendship if any, but after 4 months I thought things would have settled?
I have one theory that hopefully when Malibu isn't as rambunctious and crazy, the the cats will figure it out on their own and hopefully become civil if not best buds (which would be amazing).
Would love your advice!
P.S. I'm SO sorry for asking for help over little things. I live with my grandparents who don't speak any english and not many friends that are cat lovers/owners.
Here's a picture of them when they first met.
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