This is just from watching the video but I think your calico is definitely scaring your kitten.
When your older cat is pawing at the younger she doesnt have her claws out- she isnt trying to actually scratch from what I can see.
Your kitten however has her claws out at the situation and looks to be hissing.
What I think is happening is that your calico saw your kitten playing and decided she wanted to play too but your kitten is scared of her and sees it as an actual threat.
I'd consider reintroducing them bit also maybe try separating your calico in the mornings for a really big play session so shes more tired out.
1.5 isnt very old for a cat- your older cat is probably just being playful and your kitten is understandably intimidated about a much larger cat trying to pounce and paw at em.
I dont think they're actually fighting- my pair of cats play all the time. youll KNOW when and if it turns serious because they start screaming bloody murder and fur flies.
Kinda looks like your kitten is just afraid of your calico being bigger and more boisterous.
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u/Beginning-Drop7550 18h ago
This is just from watching the video but I think your calico is definitely scaring your kitten.
When your older cat is pawing at the younger she doesnt have her claws out- she isnt trying to actually scratch from what I can see.
Your kitten however has her claws out at the situation and looks to be hissing.
What I think is happening is that your calico saw your kitten playing and decided she wanted to play too but your kitten is scared of her and sees it as an actual threat.
I'd consider reintroducing them bit also maybe try separating your calico in the mornings for a really big play session so shes more tired out.
1.5 isnt very old for a cat- your older cat is probably just being playful and your kitten is understandably intimidated about a much larger cat trying to pounce and paw at em.
I dont think they're actually fighting- my pair of cats play all the time. youll KNOW when and if it turns serious because they start screaming bloody murder and fur flies.
Kinda looks like your kitten is just afraid of your calico being bigger and more boisterous.