Many families have two or more cats. In some families, all cats may be able to get along in harmony, But in some families, how to avoid or handle conflict between two cats, Maybe it has broken the hearts of thousands of “old mothers.”
Today I will summarize some reasons for the conflict between the two cats. Two kittens that grew up together, especially the littermates Cats, if they have been living together, they will live together in the future The probability of conflict is very small. Because kittens live together, during periods of socialization training, Also done together, they are very familiar with each other. Therefore, it is recommended that if it is a pet family, plan to keep two at the beginning. Cats, then it is better to keep two kittens born in the same cathouse. For cats living in the wild, should be avoided as much as possible trauma, so the battle between them is generally a “bluff”, The real fight is usually a last resort. This is also a kind of self-protection instinct. This instinct also carries over to the domestic cat, which has been domesticated by humans for hundreds of years.
To sum up, the conflict between the two cats is nothing more than the following five categories:
- Territorial disputes
- The male cat’s aggressive instinct
- defensive attack
- redirected attack
- looks ” Attack” play
01 “territory” dispute
One cat takes the place of another; this aggression can occasionally occur. However, there is an interesting phenomenon here, that some cats may A cat invading its territory is arrogant but gentle with another cat…
One of the most common scenarios of aggression caused by territorial disputes is a new cat. The original cat or cats have a friendly and balanced living environment that has been established, New cats can upset this balance, so if it’s not handled properly, disputes can escalate right away.
According to not entirely reliable data, at least half of parents buy After getting a new cat, it will not isolate the new cat, but let it come into contact with the aborigines directly. This is very prone to problems.
02 The aggressive instinct of a male cat
This problem is more common in adult male cats. The target is usually another male cat of the same adult age. Sometimes female cats will be ranked due to space, status in the group, and even competition for resources; the problem of fighting, fights between female cats generally start with confrontation and may last for a long time. If not stopped in time, could end in a brutal fight. Therefore, in pet families, if there are many cats, it is recommended that male cats must be neutered. For breeding families, male cats should be kept in separate spaces.
03 Defensive Attack
Defensive Attack, Normal It is a defensive posture that a cat assumes when it feels threatened by a cat or other factors. Usually crouched with the tail on the ground and the ears close to the head. is a cat state of self-protection. Who Scare me! Ah, myself, forget it…
04 redirect attack
This attack can explain any of the three reasons above Explanation of aggressive behavior. Retargeting attacks are quite common.
For simple understanding, redirection attacks mean:
The cat may have been stimulated or frightened at some point elsewhere, But it could not be given immediately at that time Reflect, After a period of time, change the space, and a clear attackable target appears; this target will be hit inexplicably.
A few examples:
1.
A cat A sits on a windowsill and Sees another cat, B, jumping in the courtyard; Cat A may be very upset, but there is no way to hold it through the window; if cat C passes by the windowsill at this time, It is very likely that cat C becomes cat A. attack object.
2.
Household cats may be bullied by a cat; I can’t beat others; I can only recognize plants.
But after a while, when he encounters a cat he can bully, is likely that The target of the attack will be diverted. This situation in the second example is potentially contagious; like the domino effect, fussy cats in the entire household are restless.
3.
A cat in a family group Stress factors such as leaving, changing diet, thunder and rain, setting off firecrackers outside during the Chinese New Year, etc., may lead to redirected attacks.
05 Play that looks like “attack”
As a qualified cat owner, you must learn to distinguish between what is aggressive and what is playful. This kind of aggression-like play between kittens is a lot; sometimes, If it’s just a kitten, he might consider you his playmate.
