3 month old kitten plays too rough with new 8 weeks old kitten.?

Question

The older one (Perceval) is not really twice his size (Karadok) but he plays too rough until Karadok complains and / or hiss.
At least he lets him go and stops when he complains.
Thing is Perceval is very social and follows him constantly.
Like he does with me.
And Karadok is more independant.
He's checking the place out.
They are not neutered and not de-clawed.
I trim Perceval's claws but figured I'd leave Karadok's claws sharp to give him a chance to defend him-self.
One thing to understand is when Karadok sees Perceval, he wants to play so sometimes he's the one on the offensive.
I've had Perceval for a month and Karadok for less than a day.
Karadok is a rescue kitten.

Also Karadok stinks from the ***.
Any suggestions on that?

Answer 1

Let them sort it out. It seems like since Karadok is sometimes starting play, he probably doesn't feel like he's being harassed. As long as Perceval is listening to Karadok's complaints and letting him go, you shouldn't worry too much. Playing together will help them get to know each other and teach them how to play with other animals without hurting them. Claw/bite control is important for young animals to learn! They will also have to establish a hierarchy, and I think that Perceval is probably following the new cat around to establish that this is HIS house and to see whether Karadok is going to stay. You might want to watch Perceval for signs of spraying or other bad behavior.



Keep an eye on them to make sure that Karadok doesn't start avoiding Perceval or showing signs of distress, but don't worry too much - they are just being normal, healthy kittens!



About the smell - has he changed food recently? You may want to experiment with a different food or look for natural food additives like lactose-free yogurt which can aid in digestion. Don't give cats milk or table scraps; it can increase digestive problems.

Answer 2

Well, seems that both are males right? Well, if perceval is hurting karadok, then Karadok will give signs, and at the very first sign you should move them away from each other. If they are both males then when they are older, they will start peeing on walls and all over the house, unless they are fixed, I am not telling you to fix them, im only telling you the consiquences. and they will also start fighting and making alot of noise.

So for now, try to keep Perceval away from Karadok, just incase so he down't hurt or injure him, even by mistake. also you must not cut off karadok's claws, but just give them a really slight trim at the edge so as not to result in injuries to Perceval, when cats fight, they aim mostly at the shoulders, back and face, so always check those for injuries or bite marks. if you find any injuries, separate the cats and keep them away from each other until Karadok can defend himself and is a bit bigger.

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** If they continue fighting and there are no injuries, and Karadok is no longer hissing or complaining, it means they are just playfighitng or wrestling, because kittens usually playfight to train until they are older, but the fights scarcly result in injuries, unless they are purposely bruising each other, then you must move them away.

Hope I Helpeld And good luck with your kittens!!!

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Answer 3

I wouldn't worry about him unless I see any bleeding or marks on him. They're just playing and at least the other kitten stops when told to so that's good, don't worry I bet perceval will learn how much roughness he can inflict on karadok to not him too much, I would also get them neutered that could be the cause of this. But yes, my dog plays with my kittens like that lol, nothing to worry about, cats can defend themselves.