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Hi everyone!
Just a quick question-
We just introduced a new kitten to our household. Did it VERY slow over the span of over a month. Our 4 year old (as expected) has acted out, but has shown GREAT progress. She is sassy and territorial.
We are to the point of supervised face to face (we have seen SO much progress in this area) but our 4 year old is still smacking the kitten whenever she comes too close to her. No claws, but heavy bops to the head. She has very furry paws, so I suspect I think its worse than it really is , but it makes me feel horrible.
I know it is important to let them form their own hierarchy, and my kitten does not seem too bothered. At the time she will show signs of submission, and run away, but then she is totally fine and will go back to playing and is not afraid of our cat.
How should I be reacting to this? I am NOT yelling at my 4 year old, and we have been giving her lots of treats when she is showing calmness.
Just a quick question-
We just introduced a new kitten to our household. Did it VERY slow over the span of over a month. Our 4 year old (as expected) has acted out, but has shown GREAT progress. She is sassy and territorial.
We are to the point of supervised face to face (we have seen SO much progress in this area) but our 4 year old is still smacking the kitten whenever she comes too close to her. No claws, but heavy bops to the head. She has very furry paws, so I suspect I think its worse than it really is , but it makes me feel horrible.
I know it is important to let them form their own hierarchy, and my kitten does not seem too bothered. At the time she will show signs of submission, and run away, but then she is totally fine and will go back to playing and is not afraid of our cat.
How should I be reacting to this? I am NOT yelling at my 4 year old, and we have been giving her lots of treats when she is showing calmness.