Why do cats fight among themselves?

Friendship

The most favorable development of the situation, except in the case where animals grow up together from a very young age, is the immediate sympathy that arises between them. This happens when a kitten appears in a house with an adult cat. And then the owners do not have to think about how to make friends between a cat and a kitten, since thanks to maternal instinct, a cat is extremely rarely aggressive towards the baby. On the contrary, she, as a rule, takes him under her wing. But if a kitten is purchased for a home with an adult cat, then there is a chance that at first the old-timer will ignore the newcomer. But later, a warm and strong friendship can also begin between them.

Operating rules and errors

Any training is based on the development of conditioned reflexes to unconditioned stimuli, for example, a voice or food. You can start training only in a good mood, and both the cat and the owner must be active. It is better to start when the animal is cheerful, cheerful and slightly hungry, and wants to play.

There is no need to create special conditions; all training takes place in a familiar environment, at home. The training itself comes down to a simple condition: the cat did some action and was rewarded for it.

1. stroking, scratching, affectionate words;
2. favorite treat;
3. both.

You cannot force a cat to do something, it will end in failure, the animal will simply run away and then stop obeying. You cannot exhaust your cat with endless repetition of the same order. He will quickly get tired, and then any lesson will be disgusting. The lesson should take no more than 5 minutes, and even better, repeat what you have completed 3-4 times.

The best results are achieved after several small training sessions per day with a long rest.

Conflicts between females

Every cat naturally has a certain level of aggression. Even the most gentle-looking murkas are imperious, wayward empresses who do not tolerate quarrels. They love solitude, reject noisy gatherings and do not tolerate intrusive affection. That's why cats fight among themselves quite often. After all, it is difficult for several independent queens to get along in one territory at once. A cat does not see a rival in a person, but a fellow cat is an obvious competitor.

Animals fight for bowls, for a place on a soft sofa or chair, for the next portion of affection from the owner. There is no big difference in the cause of the conflict. The main goal of any purring creature is to prove its superiority, to force the enemy to recognize it as the rightful owner of the territory. Also, two females fight when the hunting season begins. They actively compete for the cat's absolute attention. But when the murkas fight quite brutally and constantly, rewarding each other with terrible lacerated wounds, then we are talking about females, in which the territorial instinct is expressed quite clearly.

How to quickly separate fighting animals

It’s painful to look at your beloved pets when, instead of purring pleasantly, they begin to arch their backs and scream wildly, sorting things out and demonstrating their readiness for battle. It is much worse if opponents move from “words to deeds” and begin to fight fiercely. Here you should remember several effective methods that will allow you to quickly separate fighting cats.

• Cover the fighters with a blanket. The animals will experience temporary disorientation, which will make it possible to safely separate their rivals and calm them down.
• Turn on the vacuum cleaner. You can even direct it towards raging opponents if they are fighting so actively that they no longer notice anything around them.
• Use water spray. Cats will run away in different directions for fear of getting wet, because only a few like to swim.

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Cat and kitten

When a small fluffy cat appears in the house, an adult cat, of course, is not ready for such a turn of events, so aggression on her part cannot be avoided

Judge for yourself: her cat's heart already belongs to you and she does not intend to share your attention with anyone. Therefore, the appearance of a new “family member” in the house is perceived as a betrayal

The cat will demonstrate its resentment by its behavior: it will hiss at the kitten, perhaps throw itself and in every possible way drive the “uninvited guest” away. What to do in such a situation?

Step one

You should not force the company of a kitten on your pet. If you see obvious irritation on her part, there is no need to put additional pressure on the animal: for her, a new tenant is already stressful. It is best to take the kitten to another room, if the apartment allows, so that the cat cannot get to it.

Naturally, each pet must have its own bowl and place to rest. After a while, switch places between the kitten and the cat so that the animals get used to each other’s smell. Then let the kitten wander around the apartment to adapt to the new environment. Let your cat watch him through the doorway.

Step three

This is a closer acquaintance. Place the kitten and the cat in the same room (maybe the kitchen). Place two bowls of food. First, pour food for the cat so that the new tenant understands who is boss, and then for the baby. First, place a partition between the cat and the kitten to prevent them from stealing food from each other's plate. Gradually bring the bowls closer together as the furry “family” stops fighting.

Step four

Try to appease a cat who feels unwanted - give her a toy, pamper her with a treat

Give her extra attention so that she feels your love and care. Over time, you will be able to share love in equal “proportions” with two pets. Even if a strong friendship between a kitten and a cat did not work out, do not be upset: animals can have different characters

All you need to do is just teach your cat and kitten to get along and not fight.

How to reconcile fighters?

It is impossible to force pets to treat each other with tenderness and trust. But you can minimize the problem by eliminating the cause of the conflict - that very throne of omnipotence.

Extreme measures are to destroy it to the ground: replace the sofa favored by cats with other furniture, block access to the window sill, etc.

But it’s not always clear why cats are fighting – are they fighting for a specific place or for the entire apartment, for a person’s attention or for territory? Or maybe out of boredom? Therefore, it is easier to artificially delimit possessions by providing each cat with a personal “throne”: a separate tray, a separate bowl, a couple of high play complexes, several loungers and houses

How to make friends?

cat and cat

Two adult males in an apartment cause a lot of inconvenience, as they almost always conflict. In nature, it turns out that the habitat of cats is much larger than that of females. Consequently, how many cats he will impregnate depends on the vastness of this territory. This is why cats have a negative attitude towards the fact that someone occupies their premises.

Adult pets can treat each other well for months, but there will still be periodic conflicts. With the help of a fight, they will be able to determine who is in charge, and, if possible, remove the opponent from their room.

If there is a female nearby who is ready to mate, then the fight between the cats will be especially brutal, and will most likely end in serious injury or death of one pet, if the forces are not equal.

In addition to fighting, pets will mark the territory every time, trying to kill the smell of a competitor, which will lead to an unpleasant odor in the house that is difficult to remove.

Cat and cat

And if it is almost impossible to make friends between two males, then pets of opposite sexes can get along quite well. But be prepared for the fact that in the first days of communication the cat will periodically show his temper, hissing or hitting the cat. This is how he shows his leadership.

Pets should be fed at the same time, but in different rooms. If they eat from the same bowl, the male will constantly eat everything himself. Consequently, the cat will quickly gain extra pounds, and the cat will constantly be malnourished. Both will have a negative impact on your health.

Many owners, in order to avoid fertilization of animals, simply separate them into rooms.

Kitten and cat

Males are more skeptical of kittens than females. Cats, by their nature, never care for kittens, and in the event of a conflict, they can even kill them. But an adult cat is unlikely to quarrel with a kitten, because the male understands that he does not pose any danger. And after a couple of weeks, the pets will definitely form a friendship. However, you should still be on the safe side: at first, do not leave the animals alone. As the kitten grows up, further communication will develop based on its gender.

Cat and cat

Cats have different personalities: they can be stubborn, proud and even fighty. Aggressive breeds rarely make friends with newcomers. It is not recommended to use force in raising pets, as this will cause the cat to develop an even greater dislike for its competitor. You will have to be patient and persevere.

Why did my cat attack his companion when he saw a stranger outside the window?

Cats that are under stress and are suddenly threatened may redirect their aggression towards a nearby cat. Animals have a survival instinct that triggers the attack/flight mechanism. It involves the release of adrenaline and filling the muscles with blood; thus the body prepares to face danger. This cat reaction can be caused by a sudden sound, movement or appearance of a cat outside the window. At this moment, the pet may accidentally attack an innocent relative who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The consequence of the mistake is a damaged relationship between the furry inhabitants of the same house.

To restore calm to a cat’s life, immediately after the attack, place the cats in different rooms for 1-2 days. If the aggressive reaction recurs, longer isolation will be required.

What to do if an adult cat (cat) does not accept the kitten, hisses and attacks him?

Cats accept babies much more willingly than males, because the former have a maternal instinct. It is important to take into account age: a cat will accept a kitten less than six months old, because after 6 months these animals begin puberty. If the pet hisses at the baby and refuses to accept him, the animals should be temporarily separated. When a cat and a kitten live together, there are two possible scenarios:

• indifference of an adult animal towards the baby;
• negative reaction (the male hisses at the kitten, bites, does not accept it).

In the worst case, the cat can strangle the kitten, because in nature such behavior is not uncommon. A baby should not be left alone with an adult animal immediately after it arrives in the house. Only after a period of adaptation and the establishment of a positive relationship between the male and the kitten can the animals be left unattended.

It is impossible to say how long it will take to accustom pets to each other; it all depends on the individual characteristics of the animals. If the pets are similar in character and do not show jealousy, they can become friends quickly. There are times when two animals fail to get along after several months or even years. In such situations, one of the pets experiences severe stress and may become ill. There is only one way out - to put the newcomer in good hands and begin to restore the physical health and emotional state of the first cat.

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In case of injury

Light bruises are treated with cold compresses, astringents, pressure bandages, and subsequently it is impossible to do without thermal procedures and alcohol-drying bandages.

And, most importantly: after providing first aid, immediately consult a doctor. Especially if you are concerned about the severity of your injuries.

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The answer to this question should be sought in the character of the pet, temperament, and the very essence of the feline. These four-legged creatures are freedom-loving, independent and sometimes even proud creatures. Deep down, every second cat is an egoist who divides everything around him into two halves: “mine”, “not mine”. The latter is rarely brought up for consideration. Even for some breeds, such as the American Wirehair cat, the owner is branded

as "mine". The animal's territory is also no exception. By regularly checking its territory, the pet identifies changes and innovations each time, evaluating them.

However, what happens if two individuals are placed in one room or other enclosed space?

And it doesn’t matter at all whether they are same-sex or different-sex. In the second case, we exclude the period of estrus

If you come back after a while, you can see a picture of cats fighting

. It can be very rare when, in a closed room, two representatives of the cat family sit opposite each other and look at each other with unblinking gazes. This may be possible if the meeting of rivals took place on the street and everyone has the opportunity to run away at any time. Then yes, the opponents will be in each other’s field of vision, and exchange threatening sounds, postures, “drilling” their gaze at the opponent.

What commands should you start training with?

Cat training begins with simple, easy and memorable commands. If the owner has the free time, desire and patience necessary to train the animal, then you can begin to practice.

To me

A simple command, thanks to which the cat understands that he is being called for a treat. You need to pick up the pet, bring it to the plate and say a voice command, calling its name.

Stand

You need to bend over and say the instructions loudly. Then praise the pet, stroke it and repeat everything described above again.

Cats vs dogs

The most common picture is a dog chasing a cat, and the cat runs away. In real life, cats themselves often begin to attack dogs. But, regardless of the situation, we are not talking about the same thing, and conflicts arise due to misunderstandings. If we consider all dogs, they can be divided into 2 types. The first category includes dogs that are distinguished by their sociability, who strive to make new acquaintances and are not averse to communicating with other animals, including cats that are not very sociable.

In this case, the pugnacity of the latter is caused not by aggression, but by a completely understandable desire to protect one’s own person from intrusive attention. Felines do not particularly like physical contact and try to explain this to dogs. At first they do it softly, as if brushing it off. But if the dog doesn’t understand, then they can release their claws.

The second category is dogs that have a pathological hatred of cats. Whatever this feeling causes, the meeting of such an animal with a cat often turns into a tragedy. Large dogs can not only injure a cat, but also cause fatal injuries to it.

If such hostility occurs in the house, then the issue should be resolved immediately. Either resettle the pets or seek help from a dog handler. A specialist will not teach a dog to love cats, but will make him ignore her.

Consequences of cat conflicts

The main weapons of fighting cats are claws and sharp teeth. As a rule, the results of fights with relatives are clearly visible on the face. Injuries are most often diagnosed in the head area - lacerations of the ears, damage to the eyelids or other parts of the eye, deep scratches on the cheeks.

It is important to remember that failure to provide timely assistance can cause a cat to develop:

• otitis – most often when the auricle is damaged;
• abscesses on the body - due to the lack of antiseptic treatment, rapid healing of the wound and the development of an inflammatory process inside the capsule;
• loss of organs of vision due to injuries in the eye area that were not treated in a timely manner.

The forelimbs may be injured during a fight. It is very important to examine every centimeter of the animal's body. The fact is that puncture wounds received from fangs heal after 2 days, and pathogenic bacterial microflora, which enters with the saliva of another animal, actively develops, causing crushing of soft tissues. After a few days, the formed abscess is filled with purulent contents, causing an increase in body temperature, a depressed state of the animal and pain in the affected area.

It is impossible to do without a veterinarian, since it is necessary to dissect the capsule of the formed abscess, rinse the cavity and treat it.

Adult cat and kitten up to six months

A sexually mature male, whether castrated or not, is unlikely to accept the baby friendly. But he will never get into a fight with him, even if the new pet attacks him himself. It can hit with its paw, but will not cause serious injuries and will not extend its claws.

If the kitten is very small (a month or a month and a half), then you should not leave the animals alone until the younger one grows up and gets stronger. In the wild, a male will eliminate a defenseless enemy from his territory, even if it is a child.

When the kitten is three months old, the cat will no longer be able to strangle it.

If the cat is neutered, then most likely he will accept a new tenant and the pets will quickly become friends.

Tricks

If the decision to train a cat has been made, you need to be patient. It is necessary to take into account the waywardness of pets.

Bounce

1. Place the animal on a chair.
2. Place another one nearby and place a piece of food on it.
3. When the cat makes a jump, you need to pronounce a short and concise decree, for example “Up”.
4. After landing, don’t forget to praise the stuntman.

When the cat learns to react quickly, you can try giving food from your hands, repeating the commands step by step. The transition to the next tricks is possible only when the animal learns to instantly carry out the order. Frequent rehearsals are needed to consolidate the material.

Sit

The “sit” command is useful for restraining a cat, for example, during medical examinations. With regular encouragement of sitting still, the pet will learn to wait for food without getting in the way. How to teach:

1. Show the animal a piece of treat and entice him to come to you.
2. After the cat has approached, raise your hand slightly above his head.
3. Repeat the trick on a regular basis, remembering to say the command. It will be short and catchy - “sit down.”

We must remember that cats should not feel pressure. They are too proud to follow human orders, so the command must be pronounced calmly and confidently without raising the tone.

Bring it

Entertainment team. You can demand to move objects in your teeth by initially throwing this same toy. Cats love foil, so you can start training with a shiny piece rolled into a ball.

1. You can play with your cat with a small and light toy.
2. Throw her nearby.
3. When the animal takes the toy in its teeth, say the command.
4. Don't forget to praise the cat and reward it with a treat.
5. When she wants to eat, she will bring the toy to her feet.

Yuri Kuklachev with his cat

Lie

This command is an indispensable skill when visiting the veterinarian. The cat needs to be seated, shown a tasty morsel and slowly lowered down. Of course, the animal’s head will fall behind it, then you need to move the food to the side. Ideally, the pet should lie down on its own. As soon as the cat lies down, you can praise him and treat him with food.

My cat got into a fight. What should I do?

If you find out that your pet has just gotten into a fight, you should take him home and not let him go outside. Since after clarifying relationships with their relatives, cats are often overexcited, you should not pay increased attention to your furry friend. It is best to leave him alone, giving him the opportunity to calm down. It is also recommended to inspect the animal. Superficial cuts and scrapes are usually easy to see, but bite wounds can be difficult to detect. Cat teeth leave deep but narrow marks; cavities fill with bacteria and quickly close; as a result, an abscess may develop. Lethargy, withdrawal, avoidance of contact, lameness are signs of an inflammatory process and a reason to contact a veterinary clinic.

Will two cats become friends?

It's not easy for two adult cats to get along with each other. Before meeting, it makes sense to give both sedatives, after consulting with a veterinarian regarding the choice of drug and dosage.

Neutered cats who do not mark their territory are more likely to make friends. It is important that both pets undergo surgery, as an uncastrated cat will begin to offend the castrato. At first, it is recommended to isolate the animals from each other by placing them in different rooms. When reuniting, conflicts are possible, so both should have their claws trimmed, and the doors should be left open so that the fleeing pet can retreat. It is necessary to ensure that all windows are closed.

During the adaptation period, it is important to give both pets the same amount of care and affection. You need to intervene in “showdowns” only in case of a fight. If cats are simply yelling or hissing, it makes sense to give them the opportunity to solve the problem on their own. You shouldn’t take the side of one of them, because this way you won’t be able to reconcile them.

How to accustom two cats to each other?

How to make friends between two cats living in the same territory? Conflicts between girls arise less often than between boys. Why? This is due to the fact that there are fewer cats in nature, and they are accustomed to sharing territory with other animals. Moreover, if the cat has been the only pet for many years, a negative reaction to the appearance of a new cat is possible. This is especially true for elderly, pregnant and lactating females. If you are planning to purchase a second pet, it makes sense to wait until the first cat gives birth and feeds its offspring, and only then introduce a neighbor.

If, despite all the measures taken, cats fight, castration of both may help (if matings are not planned). After the procedure, the animals’ sexual instinct and associated aggression disappear. The merger of such cats goes more smoothly.

How to help cats live together

Treatment for aggression or fighting between cats varies depending on the type of aggressive behavior, but may include desensitization, counterconditioning, or drug therapy.

Methods for managing cat aggression include:

Castrate cats and sterilize cats.

Fighting often occurs between intact (non-spayed) male cats, and intact female cats are likely to have litters, leading to aggression on the part of the mother.

Provide additional perches and hiding places such as boxes and cat trees

This allows your cat(s) to run away and/or hide when they feel threatened or afraid.

Have more cat supplies

Having several food and water bowls, toiletries, perches and toys can prevent competition for resources.

Emphasize incompatible behavior—any behavior that cannot occur at the same time as the problem behavior. Praise them and give them cat treats to reward your cats.

Try using pheromones

There are products that mimic a cat's natural odor that can be effective in reducing aggression.

Keep cats separated, especially when eating

The separation may only last a few days, but if the aggression is persistent and severe, it may take several weeks before you can gradually bring the cats back.

What not to do when cats are fighting

When you're trying to help your cats get along, it's important to pay attention to whether they're playing or actually fighting. If the fight is real, you want to stop it and then react accordingly.

Don't let them fight!

If there is a real, bloody fight, try to separate the cats, but not with your hands, otherwise you may get seriously hurt. Try to distract them with a loud noise or sudden movement to break their concentration on the fight.

Don't punish your cat

Never punish your cat for acting aggressively towards another cat. Punishment can make fearful or aggressive behavior worse.

Mr. Cat recommends: TOP 5 easiest cat breeds to train

Unfortunately, some pets do not pay attention to any commands, much less tricks. But there are also breeds of animals that in a few months can become participants in circus performances. Here is their list:

Abyssinian

The differences are in heightened curiosity, sociability and fearlessness. Due to their muscular body and long fingers, they perform difficult tricks with ease.

American Shorthair

Pets of this breed quickly master many commands and become accustomed to the tray.

Bengal

Active, fast, playful cats, not afraid of water. Amenable to training, they do not refuse goodies.

Siamese

One of the most loyal breeds, these cats are constantly on the heels of their owner. When having fun, he can make a mess and likes to watch TV. They are easy to teach commands and perform all tricks perfectly.

Savannah

A hybrid that resembles a tabby cat. He has a playful character, often gets rowdy, climbs into cabinets, throws off various utensils, and can grab his leg. It is interesting to train them; they perform all commands with varying difficulties.

The above list of cat breeds that can be trained is quite arbitrary. Even ordinary kittens can become the best trick performers. Therefore, there is no need to focus on a specific expensive breed; it is better to train and educate your pets yourself.

Why do cats fight?

The reasons should be sought in the very nature of these small predators, in their instincts that allowed them to survive during evolution. Without strong teeth and sharp claws, it would be impossible to take such a strong place in the sun.

Of course, this primarily concerns males. Cats fight among themselves for territory, especially for animals living in the wild. It is difficult to find large owners in this regard. After all, for a cat, “his” land is not only a territory for hunting (the larger the area, the fuller the belly), but also a place where every cat will belong to him.

Type in the search bar the query “cats fighting photos” or “cats fighting video” - the likelihood that you will see a picture of a fight between two mature, non-neutered cats is close to 100%. The hunting, territorial and sexual instincts that drive these “hot guys” often lead to tragic consequences when two cats fight, especially if they sense a cat walking nearby.

Therefore, to the question of what to do if cats are fighting?”, there is only one answer - to intervene. True, this must be done competently so as not to fall under the hot hand - this is also fraught. Many people recommend scaring fighters with something loudly rattling or rustling, but perhaps the most effective time-tested method is to pour or spray the “macho” with water. This is a priority measure.

In general, if domestic cats are constantly fighting, then the owners have only one solution - castration. There is an opinion that brothers from the same litter can live under one roof, but it is controversial and does not guarantee peace in the house.

Cat fights with cat

Yes, this also happens. In cat families, as in any other, there are conflicts, despite the fact that patriarchy among cats is reinforced by the same instincts: the male is stronger, and, therefore, he needs to be obeyed. And the fact that the husband is the head and the wife is the neck is something the Murkas have learned better than many women.

In the presence of a “man” they behave as quiet as water, below the grass and do not go into open confrontation. It usually goes to cats with a bad character: cats do not stand on ceremony with those who behave like males, make claims and claim the place of the strong. However, these quarrels are rarely long and serious. Therefore, the question is: “Cat and cat are fighting, what should I do?” is not as relevant as the issue of fights between same-sex individuals. Most likely, the representative of the stronger sex will find a way to put the cat in its place.

Also, what people might mistake for a fight could very well be a game. This is especially true for young animals. The same hunting instinct dictates that cats or kittens fight for a toy, and the reckless little tails are not always able to calculate their strength.

There is another, sad reason why cats fight with each other. Illness may be to blame for aggression. After all, when a person is sick, he does not always endure pain courageously and maintain a good mood. What can we say about an animal that can tell others only by its behavior that something is wrong with it? So, if you don’t find another reason for cat quarrels, it’s time for your pet to see a veterinarian.

Causes of cat fights

Cat fights can occur for a number of reasons. Most often, cats living in the same territory are prone to conflicts due to the following factors:

• temporary isolation;
• aggression provoked by fear;
• social pressure due to the large number of individuals;
• unsuccessful acquaintance with each other.

Why do cats fight?

The reason for male conflicts lies in the nature of the cat's origin. To take a place in the sun, small predators made their way to it with teeth and claws.

In most cases, cats are called to fight by the instincts of the hunter, and sexual desire also plays a big role. Therefore, fights for territory are organized by mature, uncastrated males, especially if there is a “walking” cat nearby.

Most often, fights between cats are caused by defending the territory in which they live. This applies to a greater extent to outdoor cats. The cat defends its territory, following instinct. The more land under his paws, the more satisfying he will eat. In addition, the cats living in this territory will be exclusively at his disposal.

Most often, cat fights are caused by a struggle for territory.

When we moved to a private house, we inherited a cat. He lived somewhere in a barn, walked exclusively on the roofs, and ate what we gave him there. He was absolutely unkind, I was even afraid of him. But nevertheless, all around was his territory, which he fearlessly defended from uninvited guests. We sometimes observed these fights with our own eyes, but more often we saw the consequences in the form of scratches on the brave man’s face, torn out shreds of fur. We realized later how important defending this territory was for us personally, when the cat died. The yard was filled with cats darting here and there, each of whom considered it his duty to mark the territory. All this, to put it mildly, smelled unpleasant, and we just had to get a new cat - a yard guard.

Why do cats fight?

There are frequent cases of fights between females. Of course, for a lady it’s an unworthy occupation, but you can’t escape from nature. Cats, due to genetics, are much less prone to aggression and, it would seem, they have no reason to start fights. But if cats are seen fighting, then the reason for this is the mating season. Females can compete for the attention of a cat, even if there is no one in sight.

Another reason for fighting between two cats is motherhood. This instinct gives rise to aggression not only towards its fellow tribesmen, but also towards the owner.

I have 4 cats: a mother and her three daughters. Naturally, they all grew up together. We also got pregnant at the same time. I have never seen any signs of aggression between them. They even gave birth in the same box, although a separate place was prepared for each, and together they fed their babies indiscriminately between their own and those of others. But after sterilization, fights began between them. It is not clear to me what they shared among themselves, but two cats had to leave their common house for a while. And only the coming cold brought them together again - together, apparently, it was warmer.

Why does a cat fight with a cat?

If you carefully consider the hierarchy of the cat family, it will immediately become clear that the male occupies the dominant place. A cat is always more flexible, since nature dictates that the male is stronger. But, just like in human families, cats often have discord and fights can break out.

Most often this happens if the cat strives to take a leading position. The male will not stand on ceremony with such disobedience. Fights between cat and cat rarely continue for a long period. Often they are not taken seriously.

How to make friends between a cat and a kitten?

A cat and a kitten are the best option (unless you take into account the situation when two small kittens grow up together). The cat either immediately accepts the kitten, taking on the role of its mother and teacher, or remains neutral. Cats rarely show open aggression towards kittens. Yes, they can quite rudely confront an annoying fidget, but they don’t carry out serious beatings. However, it is important to consider that a kitten is a baby aged 2-3 months. A six-month-old animal looks like a kitten only to people - for a cat it is already a teenager who can pose a danger, which means that you already need to protect yourself from it with all four paws.

As the baby grows up, the relationship between cat and kitten will reach a new level. The animals will either become very friendly, or one of the cats will take a dominant position (the details are described above: cat and cat, cat and cat, cat and cat).

The real reasons for aggression in cats

The kitten's eyes do not open: the main reasons and what can be done
Living in freedom, cats fight and actively demonstrate their instincts. They take a tense posture and make active movements. They stand opposite the enemy, as if on their hind legs, and do not take their eyes off their competitor. They flatten their ears, grin and growl, hiss and paw. This behavior stops when cats stop seeing their opponent as a danger.

For your information! At their core, they are fighters and predators. Instincts play a fundamental role in their behavior. Sexual desire is the basic instinct that causes cats to fight.

If animals live in the same territory, then very often the cats fight due to isolation, aggression due to fear, and rejection of each other. During a fight, cats try to defend for themselves better conditions for existence. And during this fight, claws, teeth, blows, hissing and all possible tricks and tricks are used. Males who have not been castrated fight for territory, especially when there is a cat next to them, the cat feels like a gentleman. Thus, they defend their territory and try to prove that they are in charge there. The cats that are on the property belong to them and are at their disposal. They fearlessly defend their territory, subconsciously understanding that most of it belongs to them.

After such conflicts over territory, cats risk being left with torn out tufts of fur, scratches on their faces and bites, but they can be weaned off fighting and aggression by consulting a doctor.

A cat's aggressive reaction can be caused by pain when a person punishes him. An animal may associate the owner with pain, and then a defensive reaction is triggered. Excessive irritability can also be caused by pain, especially when it is an elderly individual and already has some chronic diseases. It is better to show your pet to a doctor and have it examined in a clinic for the presence of ailments.

Note! The animal always warns in advance about an attack; it begins to pound its tail, hiss, meow, arch and run away from someone who can cause pain.

Other reasons include the desire to protect your feeder from outside attacks and to protect toys. Very often, a cat can show accumulated grievances that its owners have caused to it. He cannot fully hit back at adults, but he will always take revenge on small children or helpless family members and the elderly.

How to teach a kitten or an adult cat some commands?

You can start training at home when your pet reaches 2-3 months of age, although some experts advise starting training at 8 months, arguing that very young kittens are not able to understand what is required of them. Young animals are more curious and receptive, their brain works more actively, so it is easier to train them than adults over 1.5 years old, especially older ones. Training is carried out in stages, starting with simple commands and gradually moving to more complex ones.

"Sit", "stand", "lie down"

The simplest commands are “sit”, “stand” and “lie down”. To seat your pet, you need to place the treat behind his head and lightly press on the back of his body. You can force the cat to lie down by holding the treat low and gently pressing on the back. In order for the cat to assume a standing position, the treat is brought to a level just below the nose and the pet is lifted by the stomach. After a successfully completed action, the command is repeated, the student is praised and given a tasty morsel.

"To me", "place"

Teaching your pet the “come to me” command is the easiest way. They call him by name, adding the words “to me.” The cat that approaches is rewarded with a treat. Teaching an animal to go to its bedding or house on command is somewhat more difficult. He is lured to the right place with a treat or toy, after which the command is pronounced (“place!”) and he is given a treat.

To make the bed more attractive to the cat, place his favorite toys nearby or sprinkle it with catnip. The pet should like the location of the resting place. You need to watch him and find out where he rests most often. It should not be placed in a draft or in a passage.

“Jump” (over an obstacle or into a hoop)

Cats that love to jump from place to place will not be difficult to teach to jump on command. To do this, you will need stable objects - a sofa, an armchair, a chair, a table. The pet is placed on one of them, and the treat is placed on the other. When the cat jumps after him, they say the word “up” and praise him. The treat is then placed on the first object. After the cat has jumped back, they pretend that the treat is again placed in the place it just left. The animal receives the reward for the completed jump from the hands.

Then the task is made more difficult by placing an obstacle or placing a hoop. These items should be familiar to the cat. If they are new, you should leave them in the room for a couple of days so that the animal can sniff them thoroughly and get used to them.

"Give" ("bring")

To teach a cat the “give” command, you need to take its favorite toy (ball, mouse), which it often carries in its teeth. It is thrown a short distance (0.5–1 m), saying the word “bring.” After it is in the mouth, the animal is lured towards itself with a treat. You can tie a rope to the mouse and pull it, showing the cat the right direction. If a cat drops a toy after seeing a treat, you should not give it a treat.

“Ask” (complicated version – “dance”)

The essence of the command is for the cat to stand on its hind legs at the owner's request. To do this, the cat is given a treat from the palm of his hand, each time raising it higher and higher - so that he has to tear his forelimbs off the floor and try to get the treat. After the exercise has begun to work out well, you can teach your pet to walk and spin on its hind legs, as if dancing. This is achieved by moving a high-lying treat.

How to stop a fight

If pets chase each other, deliver short blows with their paws and jump back, hiss and scare each other, then you should not intervene. Enough observation.

If the conflict could not be prevented, and the fight has already begun - the cats are grappling and rolling on the floor, the situation needs to be resolved. And a lot here depends on the correct behavior of the owner.

You should never separate fighting animals with your bare hands. Despite their small size, cats are predators. With their claws and teeth, they can cause significant damage to humans (and each other).

It is necessary to separate animals and this can be done in the following ways:

• The most effective results are achieved by a blanket, a large towel or any other dense fabric. If you throw it on fighting cats, they will freeze. You must immediately take it along with the blanket, without unwrapping one fighter, and move it to another room.
• If the fight does not stop in the dark under the blanket (which is unlikely), you should try to push the animals away from each other using a mop or any other stick. You need to act quickly, but under no circumstances hit your pets.
• Another effective technique is to pour water on the fighters. This method works flawlessly.
• The cats need to be isolated from each other for several days, and then try to get acquainted again. The new one should be placed in a separate room. An old-timer should under no circumstances be offended by the owner and must remain in his familiar territory.
• If animals are injured, they should be treated with any antiseptic. If necessary, call a veterinarian.

Is it possible to train a cat

Mustachioed sneaks with a cunning look and hunting habits are not dogs devoted to their master and ready to obey. No offense will be said to the barking brothers. The small predator has a natural desire to dominate. A representative of the cat tribe cannot be forced, but she can be persuaded. Then she will fulfill the person’s request. Attachment to the owner is a vulnerable character trait of a proud animal, which allows him to instill unusual skills.

Video: pet turns off the light

The debate about whether cats can be trained has been going on for a long time. There is no consensus on this matter among owners, breeders and felinologists. It cannot be any other way: everyone makes their own arguments based on personal experience. For example, one argues that animals are not teachable. And he motivates with the story that he was unable to develop a conditioned reflex in his pet to the “Voice” command. The owner said this word for half an hour, showing the tasty “prize” to the adult Briton, and he looked at the man’s efforts with bewilderment. Even repeating the order along with “meow” turned out to be useless. Defenders of cat abilities say: pets feel a person so much that they guess the command even before it sounds. They are just pretending, playing at submission. Or they try to please in the hope of getting something tasty. And the owner is happy that the necessary action has been completed, and considers himself a tamer. The third judgment is also based on the example of the behavior of an already trained cat. Knowing exactly the meaning of the order, she refuses to carry it out. Not out of forgetfulness, but on purpose. We have to conclude that standard training with unquestioning execution of a person’s command is impossible. When the opportunity arises, your pet will always show a headstrong character.

How to prepare for the introduction of two cats?

In order to introduce and, most importantly, make friends between a cat and a kitten, it is important to initially prepare an apartment or house for the arrival of a new furry. Please note that each of them needs its own separate space - otherwise conflicts are inevitable

There are rooms and separate areas where cats can interact closely with each other. However, it is much more important to determine the places where two fluffies should not intersect:

• toilet;
• dining room;
• bedroom;
• your own corner;
• toys.

Toilet

The number of trays should increase in proportion to the number of pets. Not a single cat can go to the toilet in another animal’s litter box - purrs are terribly squeamish in this matter. In addition, the tray must be selected based on the age of the animal - high sides are completely unsuitable for small kittens.

Dining room

As with litter boxes, each of the two cats in the house should have a separate food and water bowl. It is advisable to place them at a distance from each other. Of course, you won’t be able to regularly ensure that your four-legged friends don’t steal each other’s food. However, severe conflicts over food may be preventable.

Place to sleep

Never will a cat who has lived with you for several years allow a newcomer to sleep somewhere nearby. At the bedding-in stage, a hierarchy is clearly visible between the two cats in the house. Therefore, it is better for two animals to sleep not just separately, but also in different rooms. In the first few weeks, it is better to even lock the animals separately to avoid fights.

Your personal corner

Regardless of the age and gender of the cat, it must have its own “shelter”, so to speak - a place where neither people nor other pets can find it

This is especially important for new fluffies - the “oldies” already know the house inside and out and can hide, for example, in a closet or under the sofa. So, to make your cat more comfortable, place an empty box in the room - this is an excellent shelter for the first time.

Are all cats trainable?

Just like people, learning abilities vary from cat to cat. Some learn commands quickly and easily, while others have difficulty mastering them. Even an animal that is unable to learn can be taught simple commands, but the training process will be longer and more complex. Intellectual abilities, memory and devotion to the owner play a big role.

Cat trainer Yuri Kuklachev

It is believed that some breeds are easier to train than others. The first include the Thai, Siamese, Abyssinian and Anatolian cats, Burmese, Savannah, Kuril and Japanese bobtails. Practice shows that the most important role is played not by the breed, but by the character of the pet. The famous trainer Yuri Kuklachev notes that outbred cats often show more impressive results than purebred cats, since they are more loyal and obedient.

Are all cats trainable? With rare exceptions, yes. Almost any cat, even one not brilliant with intelligence, will drop what it’s doing and run to the kitchen when it hears the clink of a bowl, the rustling of a pack of food, or the words “eat.” The pet has built a logical connection - when it runs towards the sound, it receives reward in the form of food.

How to separate fighting cats and calm a bully?

Separating cats with your hands is the worst advice you can give. Moreover, following it is very dangerous, since the cat's redirected aggression can turn your hands into a scary sight.

Spraying water from a spray bottle and loud noises, which in other circumstances help to stop the outrage, are unlikely to help separate fighting cats. On the contrary, they can inflame the fighters even more, since they are an additional irritating factor.

What remains? Turn to nature, because of which, in fact, all the fuss began. There is a completely natural and understandable way for animals to strictly and immediately suppress unwanted behavior. It is to him that the mother cat resorts when she wants to call her offspring to order. As you guessed correctly, we are talking specifically about holding by the scruff of the neck!

In the case of a cat fight, you not only make it physically impossible to continue the fight, but you also really prove to the cat that for any force there is always an even greater force. And if there is any leader here who lays claim to all resources without exception, then it is you.