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Hi all! I moved in with my boyfriend in April. I brought my cat Ladybug (5) and he brought his cat Kitty (10). We slowly introduced them after keeping them separated for a few days, including bringing articles that smelled of the other near their food bowls, etc.
It seems to have been for nought, as they don’t like each other They are always chasing one another and batting in a way that doesn’t seem like play or rough play, as they growl and sometimes even hiss.
I think Ladybug may be more playful but she also kind of acts like the annoying little sister who gets herself into situations where Kitty is the bigger cat who can back her into a corner. Neither has hurt the other seriously, and we both work from home so can keep an eye on them often.
Ladybug was fostered with a male cat before I adopted her, and she seemed to get along with him. Kitty, however, has only been an only cat up until now.
We have one feliway diffuser in the living room. I can’t tell how much it seems to help, if at all.
Does anyone have additional advice for bonding? I don’t even need them to cuddle each other haha I just want them to not swat or growl when the other walks by!
It seems to have been for nought, as they don’t like each other They are always chasing one another and batting in a way that doesn’t seem like play or rough play, as they growl and sometimes even hiss.
I think Ladybug may be more playful but she also kind of acts like the annoying little sister who gets herself into situations where Kitty is the bigger cat who can back her into a corner. Neither has hurt the other seriously, and we both work from home so can keep an eye on them often.
Ladybug was fostered with a male cat before I adopted her, and she seemed to get along with him. Kitty, however, has only been an only cat up until now.
We have one feliway diffuser in the living room. I can’t tell how much it seems to help, if at all.
Does anyone have additional advice for bonding? I don’t even need them to cuddle each other haha I just want them to not swat or growl when the other walks by!