The kids are for the most part adjusting really well. They've been home two full days and we're going into the third. What I have noticed is their play fighting. They will engage each other, taking turns stalking each other and then they go at it. So far, neither Pepper nor Jarvis has squealed or seemed to be hurt by the other.

I've seen some posts on increasing aggression toward the other when they've been raised together and I want to try and make sure this never happens. Are there any tips for early on that might be helpful?

1. They were raised to 12 weeks sharing the same litter box and they are sharing the litter box now. They seem to be ok with it and I have an open litter box so they have easy options to escape if the other one comes up to use it one after the other.

2. They were raised eating off the same plate and they do well here, too. The first day I noticed that Jarvis let out a little growl when Pepper came by and began eating too, but beyond that they take turns circling the plate and eating. As far as I can tell they're pretty even about it.

I guess for now it's ok since they share and take turns chasing each other. They are awesome and beautiful and so full of energy! They've already de-feathered their fishing rod toy but it's still got a soft mouse on the end intact so they enjoy playing with it. I've noticed Pepper spends the most time with me and dominates play time with the toys. After she settles in, Jarvis will sometimes join. I try to make sure I fling the toy in his direction too so he gets in on the action.

They are still in their safe room for the time being and I'll keep them on watch. I know Jarvis is going to be bigger than Pepper and even at this young age I know he slightly outweighs her. Any thoughts or tips/ signs to watch for would be helpful and welcomed. Thanks!

I have two twin boys and I found their play very aggressive when I first witnessed it! However, I think after a while you can tell when it has gone too far, in particular if they start biting each other in sensitive areas or one of them starts to squeal I usually try to stop them without getting hurt myself! But when you really watch them, most of the time they are actually very gentle with each other and whilst their claws are frequently out when playing with us humans, they never seem to scratch each other. I also know they are just playing when I walk by and find them in full flow and they stop dead to look at me, one will have the other in a full body lock on the floor and they both just look at me to see if they are going to get told off! If they really meant it they wouldn't stop just because I was strolling by.

Make sure they have plenty of high places they can run to if one is beating up on the other or one's had enough. My two are 14 months old now and its so far so good - in fact this weekend they were curled up together on the footstool, grooming each other so fingers crossed they carry on this way! There are no guarantees though and I'm not sure what you can physically do to stop them getting territorial or not liking each other anymore. The only thing I am very careful of is to treat them both the same to avoid any jealousy - I always try to make sure they have equal attention even if it means me getting up if one is sat near me for a fuss, to pet the other one if I can feel his beady eyes on me from wherever he is lurking!

On food and litter trays, I would buy at least two of the largest litter trays you can find as whilst we bought large, we had to upgrade quite quickly to jumbo as they got older and bigger, ideally you should have three litter trays if you have two cats, one each and a spare.

I would also move them on to two plates so they effectively have one each even though they are fine with it at the moment. I have two wet food bowls and two dry food bowls although there is always some bowl swapping. Jagger is a competitive eater (although he's got better now he's older) and will gobble all his up and would growl at Hendrix if he came near his bowl whereas Hendrix is a nibbler and goes back and forth for his food.

Hope this helps and good luck with your new additions to the family!

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Clare
Hendrix and Jagger, Brown Marble Boys (born 18 August 2013)
Hampshire, UK

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The little monsters 3

As a new bengal owner, you are probably worrying too much. Ask the breeder how hard they played together. They are just teeny kittens. They will engage each other because that's about all they know .... I'm not sure they will get too rough with each other. One will cry out and try to get away. You need to also work on engaging them into play time with you. These babies will have unlimited energy, so it's good you have two of them because you may wear out rather easily! LOL. You'll know if the play gets too rough -- but from what I've seen on "Too Cute," these kittens can take a lot from their siblings -- and give it right back, too. Glad these two are settling in so well.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I love these kids and want to spend every waking moment with them. I can't wait to bust them out of the safe room and let them be a part of the rest of my house activity.