Hello
We have a new addition of a maine coin kitten (Chester) who has been with us 2 weeks. The first week we scent swapped fed closer and closer to the door which went relativley well although our 8 year old cat (Sookie) made the odd noise and hiss.
We decided to introduce them visually which went OK but a bit of hissing so we played with them, fed them treats etc. The 8 year old cat over the last few days still makes noises, no ears back occasional swat but at no point did we feel that there would be fighting. Chester has been completley chilled out.
We also tried feeding them.in sight, giving them fish which sookie loves and they both ate. Sookie did seem a bit shocked initially. But ate.
We still have the odd growling and occasional swatting day 3 but have been moving Chester to his safe room. If we feel its getting too much for Sookie.
We tried feeding them.in sight again tonight, Chester ate but sookie didnt and just sat there grunting away. (may have been as its quite a hot day)
When Chester isnt in sight Sookie is fine no signs of stress.
I think maybe we rushed things slightly and am thinking of going back to square one do you agree
Thanks in advance.
We have a new addition of a maine coin kitten (Chester) who has been with us 2 weeks. The first week we scent swapped fed closer and closer to the door which went relativley well although our 8 year old cat (Sookie) made the odd noise and hiss.
We decided to introduce them visually which went OK but a bit of hissing so we played with them, fed them treats etc. The 8 year old cat over the last few days still makes noises, no ears back occasional swat but at no point did we feel that there would be fighting. Chester has been completley chilled out.
We also tried feeding them.in sight, giving them fish which sookie loves and they both ate. Sookie did seem a bit shocked initially. But ate.
We still have the odd growling and occasional swatting day 3 but have been moving Chester to his safe room. If we feel its getting too much for Sookie.
We tried feeding them.in sight again tonight, Chester ate but sookie didnt and just sat there grunting away. (may have been as its quite a hot day)
When Chester isnt in sight Sookie is fine no signs of stress.
I think maybe we rushed things slightly and am thinking of going back to square one do you agree
Thanks in advance.