So we have welcomed 2 new kittens into the house 1 week ago after loosing our alpha boy Nathan a week earlier. The problem is that I am worried about Skye our resident kitty- Nathan's brother for the last 10 years. Skye has always been somewhat skittish. He is tolerating the new kittens but is periodically hissing at them (The kittens are good in that they don't fight or hiss back when he does it) and he has started excessively grooming himself. I know he must be stressed. I probably put him through too much. I have bought him new toys and always play with him first, say hi to him first, feed him first- and only snuggle and harass the new kittens when he is sleeping or in another room. They both like him and want to be his friend, but he isn't feeling it. Sometimes the girl kitten will get up on his perch with him and he will allow it and even briefly groomed her. His new self grooming habit isn't over the top- but is definitely a change for him. I also noticed his nose is slightly redder than normal- like his is licking his lips too much. Does anyone have any advice? He is 10 and has lost his brother and met 2 new friends who really want him to like them. I want him to be ok. He is eating fine- but still. I worry about him. It has only been a week- am I over reacting?
Thanks!
Thanks!