Cat Introductions

[Coolcat]

I got no helpful advice on here i wasnt looking for any...that was the wife asking questions i was just telling what was going on.Did i once say help i need help savannah chat.com.And there was no reason to call you cuz i already did what you said,cats are seperated which is most likely the way it will stay.

 

[Camelottaspots]

I got no helpful advice on here i wasnt looking for any...that was the wife asking questions i was just telling what was going on.Did i once say help i need help savannah chat.com.And there was no reason to call you cuz i already did what you said,cats are seperated which is most likely the way it will stay.

Is your Bengal girl able to "talk" to him behind closed doors? For her to be able to adjust to his presence, she must be able to communicate with him while he is in quarantine. She should have the run of the house (or whatever part of the house) she had before his arrival. Basically, you don't want anything in HER routine changed. HE should adapt to HER routine. So, if and when you attempt introductions, again, they should be done to minimze any disrutpion to your girl's normal daily routine. Remember, cats are creatues of habit and do not like change. So, the idea is to try to minimize any change for her. After all, it is HER home and SHE has to accept HIM, not the other way around.

If your girl does not accept him, and being that she does not like the Manx very well either, she may just be one of those cats that does not do well in a feline "community" and she may have to have her own portion of the house where there are no other cats. It may be that the Savannah and the Manx will get along better than the Bengal and the Savannah, if the Bengal is a "loner" type personality.

 

[Coolcat]

He is obviously not happy if he is "attacking" your Bengal and she obviously is not happy if she is "attacking" him. Neither should be attacking the other if they are both happy.

He pinned her 2x not a constant attack,i just wasnt gonna let it happen a 3rd.These people have blow this way out of proportion ill keep them seperate and problem solved.And yes in the back of my mind i knew it was going to go down like this.I did nothing to you but praise you as a breeder so if your mad im sorry and wont bother or embaress you again.

 

[Coolcat]

Is your Bengal girl able to "talk" to him behind closed doors? For her to be able to adjust to his presence, she must be able to communicate with him while he is in quarantine. She should have the run of the house (or whatever part of the house) she had before his arrival. Basically, you don't want anything in HER routine changed. HE should adapt to HER routine. So, if and when you attempt introductions, again, they should be done to minimze any disrutpion to your girl's normal daily routine. Remember, cats are creatues of habit and do not like change. So, the idea is to try to minimize any change for her. After all, it is HER home and SHE has to accept HIM, not the other way around.

If your girl does not accept him, and being that she does not like the Manx very well either, she may just be one of those cats that does not do well in a feline "community" and she may have to have her own portion of the house where there are no other cats. It may be that the Savannah and the Manx will get along better than the Bengal and the Savannah, if the Bengal is a "loner" type personality.

She only goes to the door when im in there,and there is no crack under door......

 

[Camelottaspots]

He pinned her 2x not a constant attack,i just wasnt gonna let it happen a 3rd.These people have blow this way out of proportion ill keep them seperate and problem solved.And yes in the back of my mind i knew it was going to go down like this.I did nothing to you but praise you as a breeder so if your mad im sorry and wont bother or embaress you again.

"These people" have really not blown this out of proportion. I only responded to your posts, not those of others. I never said I was "mad" at you...only that my feelings are hurt that you apparently did not feel you had a good enough rapport wth me that you would feel comfortable calling me to try to resolve this. I am still very open to a phone call from you, if you would like to talk about the issue. I would like to be able to help you resolve it. Several people have mentioned that you do have only the highest praise for us, and that is why I am baffled as to why you haven't called us for help. 928-757-1437

 

[Camelottaspots]

She only goes to the door when im in there,and there is no crack under door......

Are you saying there is no space between the bottom of the door and the floor? Usually, there is at least one inch of space. BUt, even if there is no space under the door, they will still know the other cat is behind the door. So, you can start by feeding her right in front of the door, to get her used to eating near him. She can smell him, even though he is behnd a door, and feeding her where he is "hidden" will caus eher to associate his odor with "good things", i.e. food. Ideally, you want to do everything you can to encourage her to "hang out" near his quarantine room. So, feed her there and play with her there.

 

[Coolcat]

Are you saying there is no space between the bottom of the door and the floor? Usually, there is at least one inch of space. BUt, even if there is no space under the door, they will still know the other cat is behind the door. So, you can start by feeding her right in front of the door, to get her used to eating near him. She can smell him, even though he is behnd a door, and feeding her where he is "hidden" will caus eher to associate his odor with "good things", i.e. food. Ideally, you want to do everything you can to encourage her to "hang out" near his quarantine room. So, feed her there and play with her there.

No door gap, ill try a cat meeting again- ive pretty much excepted ill have 2 Repunsel cats.Ill have the wife call as im basicly jaded on this whole deal.

 

[Coolcat]

Hey at least there something to read on this slow nite on the board.

 

[Brandy DW]

Brandy, just because what the breeder offers in advice doesn't work for you one time doesn't mean that next time what they suggest may not be perfect and solve your problem. At least the breeder has that experience of their cats, and yes it does depend on the individual breeder on how many cats and whether they are kept as pets or as caged breeders, and might offer some info that may help. Why not take advantage of that? But additionally, each kitten a breeder produces is their responsibility (if they are a good breeder) so it stands to reason they would be concerned and want to help if there is a problem.

Yes, this forum is a great way to get many many viewpoints from people with different experiences and numbers of cats etc... but you should still utilize the resource of your breeder. It's a little sad to read that you don't feel that you can, or that that resource is not useful to you :-(

Brigitte don't misunderstand Kathrin and Martin are great, every time I called them or emailed I got a response back. Yes at times they we're too busy to talk on the phone but they always got back to me by email at least. Just how they responded for what worked for their cats wasn't working for Sabriel, and didn't work for Neka when she had pica issues either. They are great people, and great breeders, but I just wanted more input. Also I kind of feel like I'd be bothering them now because Sabriel is a replacement kitty, they've already been so nice about the whole past situation that I didn't/don't really want to bother them further. Particularly since I'm now seeming to be headed in the right direction with Sabriel.

 

[Camelottaspots]

No door gap, ill try a cat meeting again- ive pretty much excepted ill have 2 Repunsel cats.Ill have the wife call as im basicly jaded on this whole deal.

I would not try a face to face meeting until you have given them time to reacclimate. Just let them get accustomed to each other through the CLOSED door. Feed her on the opposite side of the door from him and play with her there. You will have to take baby steps to get them to like each other. BUT, while he is still in quarantine, take this time to have him neutered. He may be starting to get his hormones and your Bengal girl may be smelling the change in his odor. This could be what is setting her off. AND, if he is starting to get his horones, he might be trying to "practice" his breeding technique on her, which she would obviuosly resent, since shme has been spayed and is not in heat. So, get him neutered ASAP!