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Hi Gang -
I have questions regarding two things: 1) relationship between my two kittens - one 12-week (Mylo) and the other 10-month (Mushe), both are male, maine coon. 2) Mushe's neutering surgery.
1) I brought home Mylo 3 days ago, even though the breeder told me I didn't need to segregate them in different rooms, I did it for security and potential physical reasons, but did allow them to meet each other 3-4 times a day, attended. My older kitty Mushe seemed fine initially, was curious and wanting to play with Mylo who was constantly hissing at him. Today which is 2 days later, the new kitten no longer hisses, is willing to approach Mushe and allowing him to sniff around him. However, Mushe seems more violent now, not hissing but pouncing on Mylo and using its teeth on his neck and belly areas, once scared me like a fired-up tiger trying to kill his prey. Mylo did scream twice but the other times seemed ok and fighting back. I wonder if this is all normal behavior between newly introduced and resident cats. I'm still closely watching on them, and how long do you think segregation is needed? (Mushe is close to 15 lbs and Mylo is 3.2 lbs)
2) Mushe is not neutered yet for a reason - a vet once 'guestimated' that he might have heart issue and that might influence the anesthesia to be used. The guestimate was due to some skin-twitching symptom and my inital fear that maine coons are more prone to HCM. She did urine test and bloodwork on him, declaring bloodwork results could potentially indicate heart problems yet did not find anything associated to heart. She also recommended echo, which is $400. I myself have done loads of research but didn't see any association between skin twitching behavior and heart issues. I also consulted with another vet and he didn't think there was either. However, I don't want to risk Mushe's life, not even for a chance of 0.0001%, therefore have been postponing the surgery until a more definitive answer is found. I'd like to see what is the group's intel like on this matter, and, what would be the best timing for the surgery considering there's a new kitten home now and we are moving places in 1.5 months?
Appreciate your help.
I have questions regarding two things: 1) relationship between my two kittens - one 12-week (Mylo) and the other 10-month (Mushe), both are male, maine coon. 2) Mushe's neutering surgery.
1) I brought home Mylo 3 days ago, even though the breeder told me I didn't need to segregate them in different rooms, I did it for security and potential physical reasons, but did allow them to meet each other 3-4 times a day, attended. My older kitty Mushe seemed fine initially, was curious and wanting to play with Mylo who was constantly hissing at him. Today which is 2 days later, the new kitten no longer hisses, is willing to approach Mushe and allowing him to sniff around him. However, Mushe seems more violent now, not hissing but pouncing on Mylo and using its teeth on his neck and belly areas, once scared me like a fired-up tiger trying to kill his prey. Mylo did scream twice but the other times seemed ok and fighting back. I wonder if this is all normal behavior between newly introduced and resident cats. I'm still closely watching on them, and how long do you think segregation is needed? (Mushe is close to 15 lbs and Mylo is 3.2 lbs)
2) Mushe is not neutered yet for a reason - a vet once 'guestimated' that he might have heart issue and that might influence the anesthesia to be used. The guestimate was due to some skin-twitching symptom and my inital fear that maine coons are more prone to HCM. She did urine test and bloodwork on him, declaring bloodwork results could potentially indicate heart problems yet did not find anything associated to heart. She also recommended echo, which is $400. I myself have done loads of research but didn't see any association between skin twitching behavior and heart issues. I also consulted with another vet and he didn't think there was either. However, I don't want to risk Mushe's life, not even for a chance of 0.0001%, therefore have been postponing the surgery until a more definitive answer is found. I'd like to see what is the group's intel like on this matter, and, what would be the best timing for the surgery considering there's a new kitten home now and we are moving places in 1.5 months?
Appreciate your help.
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