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Our brother and sister from the same litter of quadruplets.
I try to apply dog training techniques because I've learned cats bond through interaction and play and prefer this over even food!
I've taught them to *
sit* with treats as a reward and because they're cats (independent/ like things on their terms unlike dogs who are happy to please once they know how)... These two think whenever they run up to me and *
sit* that I should give them treats lol I know exactly which times of day they jump on the table next to the treats shelf, *
sit* and gaze at me... and what they're asking for lol cheeky monsters! They don't know how expensive their luxury treats are!
The Calico girl is officially insured under the name: Goddess Phoenix Amore (my partner is silly!)
The Ginger boy, same: Lord Callisto Da Vinci (I didn't know she'd actually register them under these and am embarrassed every time I call the vet loool)
They're both 2 years old.
Even though he tries to dominate her at home, when another male cat in the garden challenges him, he runs away and his sister charges at the male to protect him and the territory!
I feed them BLINK! wet food pouches which state 99% meat and no derivatives or fillers.
They also have dry food from the following brands: Thrive, Feringa, Wild freedom, Orijen. They all use 60% + meat and no derivatives
They only eat THRIVE treats! Freeze dried 100% meats.
I tried katkin so they'd get some veggie but they refused. I also tried Feringa & Wild freedom wet foods as vet recommended but they refuse the offal
They only eat chicken and fish, Blink! Brand wet pouches. White meat is apparently their natural diet so I guesd they're wired right
but they will only tolerate turkey mixed into chicken and will not eat red meat at all or other fancy meats. I've tried veal, rabbit etc but they won't touch it and also won't eat the vet recommended offal inclusive brands wet, but will eat it as dry food. No idea why!
Maybe it is too rich.
Both are chipped & fixed but the boy still jumps on his sister which is a daily hassle to distract his hormones from.
apparently takes 3 years for testosterone to start subsiding?
She is somehow unconditionally loving towards him and despite it leading to some him swiping and nipping a bit, will try to give him kisses and groom lol
Smothery sister.
Undoubtedly lots of sibling rivalry. Nonetheless both very sweet. Not the most intelligent as some other cats, but adorable.
The girl is 'obviously' a better hunter! As with big cats
etc
She'll catch a bee or fly in 5 seconds or less but the boy will fumble and give up or end up just watching the bee for ages.
Totally uncoordinated, he'd rather observe a squirrel on the roof than try to hurt it. More of a foolish adventurer, a typical boy venturing out and around the cul-de-sac whilst the girl is also stereotypically cautious and wise, staying close to home and like most female cats, though shy and took longer to bond and trust, she is more loyal in the long run.
Following Callisto's lead, when they first arrived, they played for multiple days only with each other before feeling safe to approach us. The boy was first to ask for a cuddle and Pheonix followed. Now, Phoenix spends more time with me than Callisto does.
I bought them a double bunk stroller so they can come for walks and not be bored, but they weren't a fan of the walks, maybe the vibrating wheels feel like being on a skateboard for a beginner! However, it was a good buy because they use it as a bunk bed lol
I bought them a £35 quality material cube with a hole and a fluffy cushion they can hide in, they totally ignored it and instead play in the large cardboard box my bulk loo roll comes in twice a year haha.
Basically, they're cats lol
They're also two unique souls with unique quirks and we love them immensely.
. But, she's also a tiny bit overweight at 89 g when Females are supposed to be 80g max. She also looks like she's wearing a permanent tux.
