Hey folks,
new to forum and first post. We have two bengals; a 10 month old who we've had since 15 weeks old and a new kitten (non-litter mates or from same breeder) who is now 16 weeks old.
We introduced them slowly and kept them close, but apart, in adjoining rooms for several days before giving them short periods of time with each other before then separating them again. They have separate litter trays and food/water bowls.
They have been quite well behaved to the point of now sleeping on the same cat tree wrapped up together but we have noticed some disturbing behaviour.
Bollinger, or "Bolli" (our older Bengal) will chase Billecart, or "Billy", the younger kitten and they will play, and fight, quite aggressively at times (Billy will hiss, pin her ears back and swipe at Bolli as Bolli nips at her back and feet). Billy will very often roll on her back and submit to Bolli. Sometimes, Billy will chase her and attack her. The play "looks" harmless but the noise and "passion" with which they attack each other seems over-the-top. These are our first Bengals after years of having other orientals. There are no other cats in the house.
Our challenge, and this may be our human nature attempting to understand the cats, is reconciling them sleep together cuddled up with the fighting and hissing.
Is this normal for Bengals? Any advice or thoughts for us?
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