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- From: lyndap@Novell.COM (Lynda Peterson)
- Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats
- Subject: Should they fight it out?
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- Date: 29 Dec 92 17:52:49 GMT
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- I have had my new kitten, Haides (female), for about two weeks now. I have
- an older cat, Boo (female), who is four years. Haides is 7 weeks. During
- the day while I am gone, they are separated. That is, Haides is shut in a
- room with food and a litter box, and Boo has the run of the house. They
- have met each other and are not too pleased. Well, at least Boo is not
- very happy. When I let them be together, Haides wants to play and chases
- Boo. Boo hisses, swipes at her and hits her. Haides hasn't been hurt yet
- but, I can't seem to get them to stop fighting. So far we have avoided
- injuries by separating them when it got too violent. My husband says I
- should just let them "duke" it out. Is this true? And, what else can I do
- to make this better? I give them equal one-on-one attention and Boo gets
- treats and canned food when she seems particularly stressed about the
- whole thing. Haides can't have treats because she has diarrhea but, she
- gets lots of love. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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