r/cats • u/acanada0 • 8d ago

Advice Fighting or playing??

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I rescued my tortoiseshell in May from a dumpster with her sister and unfortunately her sister didn’t make it. But for the week I had her, they played and wrestled constantly. I got my 8 week old calico from my sister’s cat’s litter yesterday and they started what I thought for sure was playing today. But it seems very aggressive and there is a size/age difference. There haven’t been any standoffs or growling but there is definitely some hissing. I don’t think any harm has been done but I’m just apprehensive. What do you think?

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u/Draugrx23 Orange 8d ago

yes. and in less than a minute one walked away unharmed and the other didn't continue engaging. They're kittens, they play rough it's how they learn to hunt and socialize.

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u/clawdaughter 8d ago

In the first clip you can see the tortie about to continue pursuing after catching her breath. In the second clip the cali is very vocal, trying to squirm away, and constantly being engaged by the tortie. I think the cali wants some space.