My older cat is fixed; the little guy will get fixed when he's more settled. I'm not sure how much of a difference this would make since I fostered a direct brother of my older cat who was NOT fixed. They were both 8 mos and his brother matched him in size. It took 3 days of taking care of cat business but afterward they were fast friends.

I think in this case perhaps my older boy KNOWS he has a size advantage, and that due to that they can't be allowed to just get it over with and get on with things.

I let them meet again tonight and it went ok, I think... They were sitting/lying a foot away several times just looking at each other. No hissing, growls, no fur up, ears normal. I even got them to play in FRONT of each other (not together b/c if the kitten played, the older cat stopped to watch; then the older cat would only play if I was NOT playing w/ the kitten who watched like he wanted to join in, but if he made a move toward us my older cat advanced on him).

They were doing well until curiousity or temptation got the best of my bigger boy who decided it was more fun to chase the kitten under the bed and antagonize him there a few minutes. Of course after the 1st time, even though the kitten came back out, he growled/hissed and flattened into a defensive stance whenever my big boy approached him, even if he didn't chase him. If he did get comfy enough to start wandering around, the older cat chased him again. I'm not sure if my older cat was trying to play or using his advantage again. After the 5th time I ended the visit to let the kitten eat and have a break for the night.

Thoughts?

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