Well, I didn't think I'd be introducing cats again anytime soon but due to some unforseen circumstances, I've taken in a third cat. This cat was mine from a previous relationship and is already bonded with me and I'm so happy to have him back in my life. However, since parting with him, I have adopted two cats!
So, here's a quick rundown on the resident cats; both 2 years old, not littermates, adopted one at 12 weeks old and the other a couple months later. The male is named Spin and he is very confident but a bit fiesty, the female is named Echo and she is friendly but a bit insecure. And the new cat on the block is Oscar, he is sweet and friendly but a big boy who doesn't always realize that. Very big.
Currently we have Oscar separated in the bedroom, he has been there for about 2 weeks now. We have a baby gate and towel system to keep them separated when the door is open.
Spin and Oscar are able to touch noses through the gate and see each other without hissing at this point. Echo does not want to approach the gate but will stare from afar. She's definitely scared. We can have the gate open and everyone eating Churus with no incidents.
We have done SOME siteswapping, but could probably do it more.
Last couple days, we've let Oscar wandering out into the hallway and kept Spin and Echo distracted in another room but still able to see him wondering closer. It's been pretty okay. Spin did get passed me once and he and Oscar ran into the bedroom and were both under the bed when I got to them, no blood, not even a hiss that I could hear. I think me thundering after them was scarier than the actual interaction lol
Today, Spin came into Oscar's room, we had a nose touch, a swat, and a hiss lol Spin then ran away but Oscar didn't chase him. Spin came back shortly after so that's good.
So, my questions!!
Should we keep letting Oscar and Spin continue to have these little interactions again and again until they stop hissing. Or do some more site-swaps WITHOUT interacting for awhile?
And Echo... my lovely little lamb lol she hasn't shown any aggression but she's very obviously terrified. What can I do for HER to help these interactions or just let her keep her distance like she wants to until she gets used to seeing him?
Thanks so much!!
So, here's a quick rundown on the resident cats; both 2 years old, not littermates, adopted one at 12 weeks old and the other a couple months later. The male is named Spin and he is very confident but a bit fiesty, the female is named Echo and she is friendly but a bit insecure. And the new cat on the block is Oscar, he is sweet and friendly but a big boy who doesn't always realize that. Very big.
Currently we have Oscar separated in the bedroom, he has been there for about 2 weeks now. We have a baby gate and towel system to keep them separated when the door is open.
Spin and Oscar are able to touch noses through the gate and see each other without hissing at this point. Echo does not want to approach the gate but will stare from afar. She's definitely scared. We can have the gate open and everyone eating Churus with no incidents.
We have done SOME siteswapping, but could probably do it more.
Last couple days, we've let Oscar wandering out into the hallway and kept Spin and Echo distracted in another room but still able to see him wondering closer. It's been pretty okay. Spin did get passed me once and he and Oscar ran into the bedroom and were both under the bed when I got to them, no blood, not even a hiss that I could hear. I think me thundering after them was scarier than the actual interaction lol
Today, Spin came into Oscar's room, we had a nose touch, a swat, and a hiss lol Spin then ran away but Oscar didn't chase him. Spin came back shortly after so that's good.
So, my questions!!
Should we keep letting Oscar and Spin continue to have these little interactions again and again until they stop hissing. Or do some more site-swaps WITHOUT interacting for awhile?
And Echo... my lovely little lamb lol she hasn't shown any aggression but she's very obviously terrified. What can I do for HER to help these interactions or just let her keep her distance like she wants to until she gets used to seeing him?
Thanks so much!!
