Why is my cat aggressive all of a sudden to my other cat?

Some of the underlying non-medical causes for aggression between cats in the same household include fear, lack of socialisation, inappropriate introduction of a new cat, overcrowding (i.e. not enough vertical or horizontal space, too few resources etc), redirected aggression, play and predation.

Should I let my kittens fight it out?

Never let the cats “fight it out.” Cats don’t resolve their issues through fighting, and the fighting usually just gets worse. More hiding spots and perches will allow your cats to space themselves out as they prefer. Don’t try to calm or soothe your aggressive cat, just leave her alone and give her space.

How do you tell if cats are fighting or playing?

Happy, playful cats will often have their ears forward, upright or slightly back. However, fighting kitties may have their ears turned back, often against their head. Aggressive kitties will often also stare at each other intensely, ready to jump into a scrap!

How do I stop my kittens fighting each other?

Having multiple food and water bowls, litter boxes, perches, and toys can prevent fighting over resources. Reinforce incompatible behaviors — any behaviors that cannot occur at the same time as the problem behavior. Praise them and toss healthy cat treats to reward your cats. Try using pheromones.

How do you tell if kittens are fighting or playing?

What should I expect from my 4 month old kitten?

Your 4-month old kitten also shows a number of behavioral changes. As said above, they are entering their puberty period. They will start to demonstrate increased level of activeness and aggressiveness. They will tend to go outside if you open the door, they will climb wall and roam around, and they will start to make annoying noises.

How often should I feed a 4 month old kitten?

How to feed a 4-month old kitten Until the age of 1 year, formulated wet and dry kitten food still becomes the primary feed for your kitten, so feed them with any 4-month old kitten feed you like 4 times a day.

Is it normal for a kitten to be skinny at 9 months?

Don’t worry — this is normal. You may also notice your plump kitty is becoming a lean, mean cat machine. While he’s still a kitten, and he’ll eat kitten food until about 9 months of age, he’s getting longer and more slender as he matures.

How can you tell if a kitten is growing up?

His fuzz gives way to a sleek coat. His eyes change from baby blue to mysterious cat shades of gold or green or even ice blue. Yes, your kitten is growing up. And he’s blasting his way toward adolescence. During the next few months, your kitten’s deciduous, or baby, teeth will fall out.