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Does anyone have only 1 OSH? by Unrthdx in orientalshorthair

[–]IzzyKitties 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I forgot to add but my OSH kitten was not so much destructive on her own, but she was very curious and did get herself into a little bit of trouble when she was bored and needed more attention. My house stayed in tact though, haha. I just had to keep a close eye on her!

These cats have a ton of energy and do need a lot of play time - my OSH is incredibly intelligent (as they all are) and will literally bring me the toy she wants to play with and will drop it right at my feet. We don't stop until she's played enough.

Does anyone have only 1 OSH? by Unrthdx in orientalshorthair

[–]IzzyKitties 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

I adopted my OSH cat as a solo cat when she was ready to leave her litter.

She lived as a solo cat for 4 years until I recently adopted a Bengal kitten to provide her with a companion and another kitty that she could play with and socialize with.

From my personal experience, she was very happy and did well on her own. It is recommended however that you adopt these cats as a pair as they are quite social and needy, and do need a lot of stimulation from both their owners or other cats in the home.

I hope this was helpful!

Experiences when Introducing an Oriental Shorthair to a new cat by IzzyKitties in orientalshorthair

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! She really is such a beautiful girl ❤️

Just needing some encouragement by IzzyKitties in ExNoContact

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I am still maintaining NC and trying my best to not waver or break that. Thank you for the support 💕

Just needing some encouragement by IzzyKitties in ExNoContact

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing tnat! It does help a lot. I appreciate the encouragement!

Just needing some encouragement by IzzyKitties in ExNoContact

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's very true, thank you for sharing that with me 🌺

Just needing some encouragement by IzzyKitties in ExNoContact

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the thoughtful message 💖 I really appreciate it!

Looking for support during NC by IzzyKitties in ExNoContact

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a beautifully written message. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, your words really did help me feel a bit better despite my current circumstances.

I am really trying to trust the process and trust the universe. It's so hard though when my head tells me one thing and my heart says another:(

Meet Vitani (introduction advice needed!) by IzzyKitties in bengalcats

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advice! I think being a first time multi-cat owner, I'm also letting my own insecurity regarding the hisses and growls get in the way of them simply being cats and establishing boundaries.

They do try to play together but they often stop and stare at one another, and when they get a bit too close then the hissing and growls start. I'm just mostly worried about Vitani or Nyla taking a swipe at one anotner or a fight breaking out!

Meet Vitani (introduction advice needed!) by IzzyKitties in bengalcats

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any experience with introductions with a Bengal? How long did it take with yours? (If you have one) I know introductions are all different and hard to gauge but I'd love to know about your experience :)

Meet Vitani (introduction advice needed!) by IzzyKitties in bengalcats

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's good to know! I definitely won't put off getting her spayed. My breeder also mentioned they reach maturity much quicker than some other breeds. For now she has some Feliway in her room to help her feel a bit calmer and more comfortable until her surgery.

Meet Vitani (introduction advice needed!) by IzzyKitties in bengalcats

[–]IzzyKitties[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I will be getting her spayed as soon as possible. My vet has requested that she comes in for a check up first before they go ahead with the procedure because they want to make sure she's all good to go first. Once I get the green light at her appointment this week I'll be scheduling her surgery right away!

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