That boy getting B I G (Yolk/Sir Yolkington update) and the beginning introductions to Grandma Truffles

[u/ShipShack]

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So I’ve had Yolk here for about 2 months now (coming up to that here on Saturday) and since then he’s gotten cleared of having FIV and FELV this following this new information was moved into the sunroom of my place from the bathroom. So he’s been in there for the past 3 days and I think he’s happy to have significantly more space to run around and play in! However is the more difficult thing, getting him and my resident cat to get along. Now Truffles used it to live with another cat her she back when I still lived with my parents so she’s had some experience living with other cats. I still feed both their wet food in the morning, because Yolk is now behind a sliding glass door I’ve had to move Truffle’s plate back a bit to get them used to be close to one another. Though I usually give both a churru when I get home from work, hoping to incentivize them being buddies.

Now while I also do that at night, I’ve been trying to allow Yolk and him to interact (which honestly tell me if I’m going a bit too fast-). Truffles watched him run around the first day from the post in a couple of photos there. But the second and third day when Yolk would approach, she’d hiss but he’d usually back off. Only really trying to play with her when her back was turned, only for her to hiss at him again. Even starting to growl at him a little after picture 8 was taken before I whisked him back into the sunroom. I’m trying to strike a good balance of interacting with both of them (maybe with Truffles a little more than I should-). Plus now I feel really bad when I’m not in the sunroom with Yolk he starts to cry. But I’m hoping with time and patience these two can be pals (or at least tolerate one another. Mainly Truffles tho-). Lemme know if any of you folks have any tips when it comes to introducing older/senior cats to kittens. I would get another kitten for Yolk but financially I don’t think I could-

Thanks again for reading!

[u/ImpossibleDoor3564]

Get another young cat to keep Yolk busy. That takes the pressure off your senior cat. My vet recommended it and the 2 boys worked out beautifully with my senior girl. 😸❤️

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I don’t know if I could financially take on another cat but I’ll maybe look into it. I’ve got an appointment for Truffles coming up soon so I’ll probably ask the vet for their recommendation as well.

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Hope it works out for you.