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cat and kitten

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Question
Thank you so much for your response to my previous email about leaving the cat and kitten together,  I just want to know if its completely normal that Moe (the kitten) "bullies" the older cat, Phebe? I don't think it phases him when she hisses, spits or swats him or even growl at him. Her swats make contact. and when she turns to run away from him, he sometimes will still still chase her.. is this normal? or do i have a crazy kitten?

Answer
Rebecca,

All kittens are crazy! (smile). He is playing with her and they are interacting normally. Her hisses, spits, growls and swats are 'kitty language'. If she were really serious he would be backing away from her and avoiding her.

Getting a pet laser light (from Petsmart or similar store) would be a good interactive way for them to play together and get more used to each other.

Tabbi