Nervous about first kitten

**jckkerrison** · 9th November 2011, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by ZombieHunter

Bethy_boo - the Ragdoll is still playful, and they seem to be playing but still biting and hissing when they get the chance. Though it does seem to be improving a little each day.

This probably isn't the right place to ask, but the Ragdoll was moody before we ever brought the MC home...he went from being extremely clingy to quite stand offish. Do cats go through phases like this?

All animals are like humans,they all have their differnt mood swings & quirks & some cats can be very loving & with no reason turn the other way so ragdoll is most probaly one of them,the fact the two of them are playing is great news,more of a worry if it is real nasty attack on the newbie than hissing,my household of furries has only just settled down into only the occasional hiss between them four years after the new babes were introduced & we are now going to upset the apple cart by bringing in another.I always used to have water spray bottles about everywhere {down to one in case now but not been used for ages} & if the hissing got too aggressive rather than saying just no I would squirt & say no the first time & if I had to use it again wouldn't say anything so in the end if they started getting OTT with one another just picking up the bottle would make them part & walk away from each other.They are all the best of friends now but you still get the odd hiss but who came blame them when that other little upstart furry comes along & dares pinch your favourite toy. It sounds as if the two in your household will become great mates & playtime with them both & a feather tickler can be a great leveler....x

**ZombieHunter** · 14th November 2011, 01:07 AM

Thank you all so very very much for your kind advice and reassurance.

The boys are now quite happy (though the rag doll still thinks of Patrick (the MC) as a bit of an annoying kid brother) but they play, sleep near each other and share the scratching posts very well. The Rag Doll even let Patrick clean him, though I pretended not to notice because he seemed a bit embarrassed.

In any case, the situation is improving and I am very very relieved to say the least.

As promised, here's a couple of slightly crappy pictures - now that I am at less risk of heart failure from stress I can practice my photography hobby and get some decent ones to pop up here.

Thanks again everyone, I can't thank you all enough.

**Antonia** · 14th November 2011, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by ZombieHunter

they play, sleep near each other and share the scratching posts very well. The Rag Doll even let Patrick clean him,

Sounds like they're gonna be the bestest of buddies!
Love the pics - especially the one of him with the laptop, lol. He's a very handsome boy.

**Howlinbob** · 14th November 2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by ZombieHunter

The boys are now quite happy (though the rag doll still thinks of Patrick (the MC) as a bit of an annoying kid brother) but they play, sleep near each other and share the scratching posts very well. The Rag Doll even let Patrick clean him, though I pretended not to notice because he seemed a bit embarrassed.

This made me chuckle! You are obviously a very sensitive cat momma.
All 3 of my MCs wash each other and snuggle up together, it's really lovely to see.
Patrick (great name!) and his playmate are a gorgeous pair, thanks for the pics. x

**brightlight23** · 14th November 2011, 09:38 PM

Both boys are very cute and pleased to read they are now chums. Love the photos thanks for posting x

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