Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and Miki, the kitten who made me a cat particular person.
Cats are great creatures! Stunning, sleek, simply particular in each doable approach! So why have only one when you possibly can have extra? As Miki is barely a 12 months and a half outdated, I assumed he would love some cat firm. After which all of it went from dangerous to worse. As an alternative of getting yet another cat, I ended up getting two, and my cat rely has gone from one treasured cat to 3. Now I perceive why they are saying cats are unusual and obscure generally, seeing how two little kittens dislike one another a lot. How may issues go so unsuitable? Have I made a mistake in adopting two kittens?
Can Kittens Actually Hate Every Different?
Since contemplating adopting one other kitten, I apprehensive a lot about how Miki would take it. Would he be upset, attempt to transfer out, hate the brand new addition, swipe and hiss at them, or worse? So each introductions for Minnie and Nara have been very gradual, lasting two to 3 weeks. And Miki has stored his cool. I used to be so pleased with the best way he responded to each kittens, with none actual hisses, like a correct huge brother, quickly able to share his meals bowls, because the grass is at all times greener on the opposite aspect.
However Minnie and Nara are a completely completely different story. One thing I anticipated would go so nicely was a nightmare from the start. It’s even troublesome to establish which one hates the opposite yet another. Minnie has been hissing and growling since seeing Nara for the primary time, though Nara was in a crate and no menace to her in anyway. This has continued till now, on the very finish of week three. Alternatively, Nara clearly understands she is far stronger and can stalk and attempt to terrify Minnie. I do suspect it’s largely her poorly socialized approach of making an attempt play, however Minnie will not be thrilled.
Miki Could Be Getting Fed Up
I’ve to confess that issues are actually not as dangerous as they had been within the first two weeks; there are small enhancements within the quantity of growling, however they nonetheless have an extended strategy to go. However I’m discovering it more durable to learn Miki’s physique language. He has positively bonded with Minnie, as she was the primary to reach. He tries to play together with her, though a bit roughly at occasions, and he or she is a princess. However he has additionally tried to groom her, which was very candy till Minnie realized she hated it. With Nara, he tries to play, and there’s a lot of nervous working round and a few swiping however no hissing or growling. It appears the 2 of them are nonetheless engaged on constructing belief.
However I do fear, because it looks like I’m shedding management, and I’ve realized that there’s solely a lot I can do to affect these three cats in getting alongside. I’ve turn into virtually obsessive about monitoring Miki’s whereabouts when he’s exterior, and he began venturing to areas he has by no means been earlier than. At some point he even received startled and went fairly far off. I adopted him with Lava and finally, he joined us and had his scrumptious pâté as a reward, however I couldn’t calm my suspicions. He nonetheless commonly comes again house within the evenings and sleeps in his favourite spot, however he’s not as cuddly as he was. I suppose change is tough, and all of us want time to adapt.
Danger of Infectious Illnesses
The kittens have had their vaccinations, in addition to Miki, and have been stored separate for so long as doable. However there may be that concern as nicely: may these two little additions give one thing to my Miki or to one another? Some issues will be prevented or a minimum of minimized by jabs, but it surely’s by no means 100%. Little Nara has reasonable gingivitis, which I hope is solely on account of new tooth erupting and child ones falling out, but it surely’s one thing I’ll must maintain a detailed eye on. To not point out, it’s time to begin teaching both kittens about teeth brushing.
Irritating Expertise However Rewarding After All
I now notice Miki was dwelling in a bubble, and me with him. He’s my first cat and I completely adore him. I apprehensive about him from day one, and nonetheless do, considering of any potential issues and making an attempt to stop all of them. Now I notice this isn’t doable, and as exhausting as I attempt, sudden issues might at all times happen. And now with two extra kittens, as irritating and difficult as it’s at occasions, it’s really fairly rewarding figuring out I’ve taken two kittens off the road and given them an opportunity at a great life. And in spite of everything, I don’t must overthink now how nicely they may get alongside. It’s too early to say, and there may be loads of area and meals for all of them, with me giving every one as a lot consideration as doable, to make every kitty really feel like they’re my primary, which in actuality they’re.
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