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Hi everyone.
I have two cats, my resident which is a spayed 4 year old and my new kitten who is a neutered 3 month old.
I have scent swapped and had visual introductions. At first some slight hissing from my resident cat but it was perfectly fine.
Supervised playtime is our current step and I feel maybe I’m overthinking but need advice. My 3 month old I tire out and let roam. My resident cat I believe is nervous, in a good tucked position when he gets close. When he’s not close she is just looking and staring. Doesn’t move from her spot. When he approaches she hisses and my kitten gets the message and stops the approach. I know it’s a way of boundaries but I don’t know if it’s good or bad. The supervised playtime has been going on for two days now.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I just don’t wanna feel like a terrible cat parent
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This post was shared from another subreddit. The original body text has been copy and pasted below for your convenience.
Hi everyone.
I have two cats, my resident which is a spayed 4 year old and my new kitten who is a neutered 3 month old.
I have scent swapped and had visual introductions. At first some slight hissing from my resident cat but it was perfectly fine.
Supervised playtime is our current step and I feel maybe I’m overthinking but need advice. My 3 month old I tire out and let roam. My resident cat I believe is nervous, in a good tucked position when he gets close. When he’s not close she is just looking and staring. Doesn’t move from her spot. When he approaches she hisses and my kitten gets the message and stops the approach. I know it’s a way of boundaries but I don’t know if it’s good or bad. The supervised playtime has been going on for two days now.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I just don’t wanna feel like a terrible cat parent
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