Cats Fighting - After being separated here is the slow reintroduction
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2021
- Chris's cats were fighting but after speaking with a cat behavior consultant, he kept the cats separate and slowly reintroduced them. Here's how it went. Learn more about what you can do if your cats are fighting here: www.preventivevet.com/cats/ge...
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My male cats started fighting one night after hearing some cats either fighting or getting intimate outside. I haven't been able to reintroduce them and it's been almost a year. I've literally done everything outline in your article, including the feliway, but nothing has worked. The aggressor still wants to attack and maul every single other cat in sight now. He knocked out one of my elder cat's teeth one day during a fight. I can't get him to calm down and even his scent pisses off every other cat in the house. We have 4 and 3 of them are siblings.
We're so sorry you're going through this! What you've got here is redirected aggression. It's common but can be really challenging for cat parents to understand. Essentially, one of your cats was so stressed and upset by the cats outside that they kind of exploded in the direction of your other cat. That creates a negative association with each other and the relationship changes. Sometimes a simple reintroduction does the trick. In your case, it sounds a bit more serious. Again, this is not uncommon. I see it often with my clients. It's just challenging to work through without the help of a professional. That's what I'd strongly suggest for you. A feline behavior expert can look at things that could be impacting the success of the introduction process, help you with a plan to reduce stress, etc. I'm a certified feline training and behavior specialist. I consult through Feline Behavior Solutions. You're welcome to check out our website. Regardless of who you work with, make sure they're certified. That way you know they've been through formal training. I really think that's your best bet to help these two get along better. In the meantime, keep them separate when you can't be right there to ensure safety. I'm sorry there's not a simpler answer here. But there's so much a professional can pull from their tool kit to help this situation. I hope you're able to give that a shot. Good luck! LeeAnn Buis, CFTBS
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Ok so I think I have a problem. Around 2 nights ago, one of my cats (male) manged to get out the house and spent a portion of the night outside. When I woke up for breakfast, I noticed him meowing at the back door. When I brought him inside however; my other cat keeps hissing at him whenever he approaches her. The next day, I decided to shower them both then wipe them with the same towel so that there scents are intertwined. They were fine until later that night when he started licking her, she hissed at him again. I'm not sure what I should be doing. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
BTW, one is a male cat and the other is a female cat who were brother and sister. The girl cat was separated for a couple of hours a while back, but there was no agression/hissing afterwards.
Hello Bahij - we're sorry you and your cats are going through this but it's definitely a common problem! There are solutions (it just takes patience, so make sure to go slowly and don't be afraid to give it time). I would highly encourage you to read our article that features Chris's story with the cats seen here and also offers the advice he was given by a certified feline behavior expert: www.preventivevet.com/cats/get-cats-to-like-each-other
I would also read through the comments as there is a lot that will probably apply to your situation with very helpful advice from Dr. Susan, one of our veterinarians who is also a certified feline behavior expert. You can do it and just remember to also be patient with yourself through all of this!
All the Best - Mia
Is there more information?
Hi! You can find more information and a step-by-step guide to slowly reintroducing cats who are fighting. If you have a question for our feline behavior expert, please feel free to leave it in the comments and she will respond. www.preventivevet.com/cats/get-cats-to-like-each-other
Ok so I think I have a problem. Around 2 nights ago, one of my cats (male) manged to get out the house and spent a portion of the night outside. When I woke up for breakfast, I noticed him meowing at the back door. When I brought him inside however; my other cat keeps hissing at him whenever he approaches her. The next day, I decided to shower them both then wipe them with the same towel so that there scents are intertwined. They were fine until later that night when he started licking her, she hissed at him again. I'm not sure what I should be doing. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
BTW, one is a male cat and the other is a female cat who were brother and sister. The girl cat was separated for a couple of hours a while back, but there was no agression/hissing afterwards.
I'm so sorry you're going through this! Unfortunately, it's a very common problem.
I suspect that your cats are experiencing a form of redirected aggression. This can also be seen after taking a cat to a place that has the smell of other cats, like a veterinary clinic. Sometimes when brought home, other cats in the household may act like they do not recognize the cat who visited the veterinarian and, worse yet, can become hyper-aroused and act aggressively towards them. When this happens, it can cause a great deal of stress and fear.
Bathing your cats and then blending their scents was a good idea but it sounds like you'll need to do a slow (I know this part is really hard) separation and reintroduction.
Here is a link to our article that addresses this situation and gives more tips: www.preventivevet.com/cats/get-cats-to-like-each-other
In general, these are the steps you should follow:
· Separate the cats
· Have your cats examined by your family veterinarian to rule out medical problems
· Provide enriching experiences
· Place pheromone diffusers throughout your house
· After several days to weeks, safely reintroduce the cats
We do not suggest using their meals for reintroductions. Food is a resource they need to survive. I've seen cats who are still very afraid of each other power through that fear to get to their meal because they need to eat. But it's not a positive experience. They're stressed out by the other cat's presence. And with reintroductions, you want every interaction to be positive. So let them eat away from each other. And use other positive things like treats, catnip, pets, and mild play for your introduction sessions. And if they show even tiny signs of discomfort, TURN THE INTENSITY DOWN. You don't want to push past their comfort zone and give them reasons to put their guard up.
If you can't seem to make progress, consider working with a certified feline behavior expert. Wishing you lots of luck! - Mia