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My lovely 16 year old cat died of renal failure almost 6 weeks ago, and whilst I was waiting for a 6 month old rescue kitten to be ready, I was adopted by a 4 year old stray I had been letting shelter in my garage (I'd been wanting to help her more for some time but the difficulties of renal failure prevented that.) Basically she turned up with a swollen face, which was an abcess and I couldn't see her in pain.
She's been here about 2 weeks longer than the kitten. I've followed the steps in the guide to introduce them, and they'll now eat their food or treats within a couple of feet, but since we're on lockdown I'm finding the next step tricky and I'd like your advice!
It's impossible to play with both of them at the same time, and the 4 year old is scared of the kitten. He's very kitteny and wants to play, and will literally jump on her tail or her back and doesn't get the message if she hisses or growls at him. (He'll also jump on me and 'play with' my arm and hand too.) I don't know his full history but I suspect he was taken from his litter mates early.
I've gone back to separate areas and playtimes and just food together, but what should I do now? I don't want them in separate areas forever but I don't want the 4 year old traumatised!
Downstairs is open plan ish, so the only places that have doors are the bedrooms and bathroom.
I hope some of you have some tips for me... Thanks for reading
She's been here about 2 weeks longer than the kitten. I've followed the steps in the guide to introduce them, and they'll now eat their food or treats within a couple of feet, but since we're on lockdown I'm finding the next step tricky and I'd like your advice!
It's impossible to play with both of them at the same time, and the 4 year old is scared of the kitten. He's very kitteny and wants to play, and will literally jump on her tail or her back and doesn't get the message if she hisses or growls at him. (He'll also jump on me and 'play with' my arm and hand too.) I don't know his full history but I suspect he was taken from his litter mates early.
I've gone back to separate areas and playtimes and just food together, but what should I do now? I don't want them in separate areas forever but I don't want the 4 year old traumatised!
Downstairs is open plan ish, so the only places that have doors are the bedrooms and bathroom.
I hope some of you have some tips for me... Thanks for reading