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Ha ha! Yes, as the title says... my new cat, who is now eight months, has started to pounce and chase my older, resident cat - she's eight years!
He (Colin, the 8mo), seems to have suddenly become king of my home and my garden, and is. confident, gorgeous little thing. But he won't leave my poor old girl alone. She'll be out in the garden sunning herself, then he stalks her and they start smacking each other with their paws.
In the day he will mostly stay out, and come in to snooze in the afternoon. Then in the evening, I keep them in to protect them and wildlife. He stole her sleeping spot at the end of our bed. And now prowls around and bothers her - she took herself off to my sons room.
So last night I decided to shut him in the main living/kitchen/dining area, away from the rest of the house ( we live in a bungalow). And my lovely old girl came back on to our bed!
But I am not sure I can keep them separated - well, I can't. And he isn't viscous - just a silly, playful thing! he has an entire garden and more to amuse himself in the day, and me and the children play with him in the garden so much, so I don't think it's boredom.
If he doesn't go up to her, she doesn't mind him sitting nearby, but he just can't seem to resist her!
Any tips? Also, I'd rather not separate him in the night, but then also, I like the fact my old girl felt she could come back to her sleeping spot, and could sleep in peace - plus she doesn't wake us up at 5am and he did when he was allowed in our room! I just want to make sure I keep a close bond with both cats.
He (Colin, the 8mo), seems to have suddenly become king of my home and my garden, and is. confident, gorgeous little thing. But he won't leave my poor old girl alone. She'll be out in the garden sunning herself, then he stalks her and they start smacking each other with their paws.
In the day he will mostly stay out, and come in to snooze in the afternoon. Then in the evening, I keep them in to protect them and wildlife. He stole her sleeping spot at the end of our bed. And now prowls around and bothers her - she took herself off to my sons room.
So last night I decided to shut him in the main living/kitchen/dining area, away from the rest of the house ( we live in a bungalow). And my lovely old girl came back on to our bed!
But I am not sure I can keep them separated - well, I can't. And he isn't viscous - just a silly, playful thing! he has an entire garden and more to amuse himself in the day, and me and the children play with him in the garden so much, so I don't think it's boredom.
If he doesn't go up to her, she doesn't mind him sitting nearby, but he just can't seem to resist her!
Any tips? Also, I'd rather not separate him in the night, but then also, I like the fact my old girl felt she could come back to her sleeping spot, and could sleep in peace - plus she doesn't wake us up at 5am and he did when he was allowed in our room! I just want to make sure I keep a close bond with both cats.