| If you have a household with multiple cats, then | | | | skirmishes, you can effectively stop it from |
| you know that fights are bound to happen. Even | | | | happening. You can do this the following ways: |
| if your animals generally get along, at times, they | | | | - Avoid competition - Provide litter boxes, food |
| will still battle. While people may not completely | | | | bowls, water dishes, toys and beds for each cat |
| understand why, their kitties have their reasons | | | | so they don't have to share. |
| for fighting. If your felines can't seem to get | | | | - Do Not Physically Intervene - Never attempt to |
| along, here are 4 ways to stop a cat fight. | | | | physically separate two felines locked in combat. |
| Why They Squabble | | | | In the heat of emotion, they will not recognize |
| Some of the reasons why cats quarrel are similar | | | | you, which can result in severe injury. Instead, |
| to why humans do. They will express their | | | | startle them out of their behavior by tossing a |
| discontent with others by picking fights. In order | | | | blanket over them. |
| to end a scuffle, you will need to know why they | | | | - Spay And Neuter - Spaying and neutering goes |
| do it. This can be over territorial issues, as one | | | | a long way when it comes to stopping aggression. |
| feline will feel like another has invaded their | | | | Having your pets spayed and neutered can |
| territory, even if the other has been there for a | | | | reduce the likeliness of brawls. It's a good idea to |
| long time. Another reason is over social ranking. | | | | have this done when they are kittens between |
| If you have a multiple cat household with more | | | | 4-6 months of age. |
| than one male, one of them is usually considered | | | | - Do Not Yell Or Scream - Yelling or screaming is |
| the "alpha male" and will be at the top of the | | | | not recommended when trying to break up an |
| hierarchy. Aggression is another reason why | | | | altercation. Making a lot of noise tends to increase |
| felines tussle and this is quite common, especially | | | | the aggression rather than diminish it. |
| with indoor cats. Your pet may be looking out the | | | | Some felines will never be the best of friends |
| window and see another cat in yard. He may feel | | | | because they are simply not compatible. But you |
| aggressive and territorial at this other, but since | | | | will no longer have to stop a cat fight once you |
| this one isn't in reach, he may redirect it and | | | | know the reason for it. Your pets can learn to live |
| attack another family cat. | | | | harmoniously as long as they have adequate |
| How To Stop A Cat Fight | | | | resources and spaces to call their own. |
| Now that you know why your animals get into | | | | |