I brought home an 8 week old kitten today as a playmate for my 10 week old kitten. They sleep next to each other, but my 10 week old just keeps attacking the 8 week old one. What should I do?
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I agree with Attosa. I give each of my kittens their own room complete with litter box, beds, toys scratch post, food etc. They then have the run of the house as long as everybody is getting along. Sometimes somebody needs a timeout. Not as a punishment, but just to simmer down. Before long everybody is getting along. They keep their rooms and will retreat on their own if they are stressed.
Cats take a long time to adjust to one another. My best friend had a situation where the two never got adjusted and she had an upstairs and downstairs cat. It worked for her, but was a little more work than she liked. She had doors between levels that could be closed to do this, which not everyone does.
From experience, you have to be careful that that the "attacks" don't break skin or draw blood and if they do, be careful and get vet care if they don't heal quickly. This can be quite dangerous as infections can set in quickly (which is what happened for my friend to decide to separate).
Don't force the situation. Let them go at their own pace. Be sure to give each loving and time. Keep food separate and litter also to foster better relationships.
You vet may have better tips for you. Both are young and will need to have established vet care soon to keep them well and healthy!
Wishing you and your fur kids a long and happy time together! Even if it has to be separate but equal!
Give each one their own time alone with you. Also, give each one a blanket with the others scent to get them used to each other.
You've got to start with them being separated then giving them time to "hang out" little by little, increasing the time more and more each day.
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