I’m very glad to hear that you and your cat Sparkle have benefited from the suggestions in this column. That makes me feel very pleased. As for cats at play -- while dogs tend to be quite vocal and will yipe, bark and growl during games, cats tend to play silently. They will go through the body postures of aggression and fearfulness--but exaggerate these postures so that the other cat recognizes it as play.
Spencer, like a typical kitten, thinks everything is a game and will push the limits even when Sparkle has great patience. Bravo to you for introducing them slowly and so successfully! As long as Sparkle has a place that she can get out of Spencer’s reach when she’s had enough, you probably won’t have to worry. Do watch and listen for hisses or growls and stop the session immediately if that happens. Play arousal can tip over into a serious altercation at times, particularly when one of the pair doesn’t listen that the other cat has had enough. To stop or interrupt the play sessions, often just tossing a blanket or towel over the offending cat (Spencer?!) offers enough distraction. Then have a long-distance fishing pole toy handy to engage Spencer, while Sparkle has time to make a safe get away to her perch or room.
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