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TL;DR - Got a new kitten and introduction was going we'll until face to face meeting. Older cat seems to be harassing the kitten and not too sure what's next.
Adopted a stray kitten [F ~6mo] I found in the neighborhood about 3-4 months ago and my resident cat [F 1.5yo] isn't making things easy.
Followed all of the guides out there - separate rooms at first, smell transfer, space swap and the past couple months the door to the kittens room has been propped open about 2" so they can interact.
When the door is cracked they get along fine and even seem to play at times, but when the door is opened the resident cat harasses the kitten to no end. She'll chase the kitten wherever she goes and starts to bat at her until I make some loud noises (coins in an empty can) then she'll back off for a bit and we start all over again. Longest time so far was about 2-3 min.
If the kitten is just sitting still then the resident cat will run at her at full speed and stop short, assuming this is to get her running again.
Older cat seems to be in more of a playful mood while she's at it and doesn't seem to be using her claws, but started clipping them just to be safe.
Kitten is not a fan of this she generally ends up cowering under something hissing and looking for an escape.
Been at it for about 3 weeks for a few hours a day on most days and no progress.
Guess the question I have is do I just let them hash it out as long as it doesn't escalate into a fight or do I continue to intervene. Starting to feel like I'm just being over protective of the kitten and slowing the process as a result.
Any advice is appreciated and thanks in advance for the help.
Adopted a stray kitten [F ~6mo] I found in the neighborhood about 3-4 months ago and my resident cat [F 1.5yo] isn't making things easy.
Followed all of the guides out there - separate rooms at first, smell transfer, space swap and the past couple months the door to the kittens room has been propped open about 2" so they can interact.
When the door is cracked they get along fine and even seem to play at times, but when the door is opened the resident cat harasses the kitten to no end. She'll chase the kitten wherever she goes and starts to bat at her until I make some loud noises (coins in an empty can) then she'll back off for a bit and we start all over again. Longest time so far was about 2-3 min.
If the kitten is just sitting still then the resident cat will run at her at full speed and stop short, assuming this is to get her running again.
Older cat seems to be in more of a playful mood while she's at it and doesn't seem to be using her claws, but started clipping them just to be safe.
Kitten is not a fan of this she generally ends up cowering under something hissing and looking for an escape.
Been at it for about 3 weeks for a few hours a day on most days and no progress.
Guess the question I have is do I just let them hash it out as long as it doesn't escalate into a fight or do I continue to intervene. Starting to feel like I'm just being over protective of the kitten and slowing the process as a result.
Any advice is appreciated and thanks in advance for the help.