Introducing Ragdoll kitten

[Mahurboy]

Hi everybody,

We have a 2.5 years old boy at home, Mahur. Such a sweet boy, calm, cuddly. We brought a week ago, a Ragdoll kitten (girl) almost 5 months old. Named her Guli We gradually introduced them. They did not see each other for 4-5 days but smelt only behind the door. We put one of them in a cage, and let the other one see it on the 6th day. Today, we just let them (off course we are 100% around).

Mahur keeps bullying her. He does not let her to even walk around. Jumps on her, and hold her neck. Little one, Guli, keeps hissing a lot. Never saw Mahur hissing though. Mahur sits on her, I dont know why..

any suggestions on what is happening? Why is he sitting on her? He is castrated btw.. i feel so sorry for the little girl.

Thank you all!

 

[rubysmama]

It may be that the introduction went too quickly from not seeing each other, to having total access to each other. If Guli seems scared of Mahur, you may have to take a step back and keep them separated a bit longer. Hissing, and even growling, isn't too bad. It's actual fighting with fur flying or bloodshed, or the kitten seeming scared, that would be concerning. If the kitten runs off, but quickly comes back to "play" some more, all is probably ok.
Both kitties are totally gorgeous, btw, and hopefully will become best buddies.

Here's a couple TCS articles on cat introductions that might be helpful:
How To Introduce A Kitten To An Older Cat | TheCatSite
How To Successfully Introduce Cats: The Ultimate Guide | TheCatSite

 

[ArtNJ]

Thats how cats play sometimes, especially very young adult cats. Its too much certainly, and by 2.5, most cats have moderated enough to let play be more equal. This is more typical of a 1-1.5 year old cat. Nonetheless, over enthusiasm for play is something they can always get over on their own. The kitten will not be hurt, and this will improve on its own. You can't really help, other than separating/distracting when it seems to be particularly excessive and the kitten seems unable to escape.