Should I separate my cats if they fight?

If your cats have suddenly started fighting, the safest option is to separate them into different rooms for 24-48 hours until they have both calmed down. You should also keep them inside for this time in order to avoid them meeting and fighting outside.

Should I just let my cats figure it out?

Never let your cats “fight it out.” Cats don’t resolve their issues through fighting. Don’t try to soothe your cats right away; just give them time to calm down. An agitated cat may become aggressive toward any pet or person who gets close.

How long does it take for 2 cats to get used to each other?

It takes most cats eight to 12 months to develop a friendship with a new cat. Although some cats certainly become close friends, others never do. Many cats who don’t become buddies learn to avoid each other, but some cats fight when introduced and continue to do so until one of the cats must be re-homed.

How do you discipline a cat for fighting?

You don’t want to get in the middle of two fighting cats, so try to distract them instead, with a loud noise or sudden movement to break their concentration on their fight. Don’t punish your cat. Never punish your cat for aggressive behavior toward another cat. Punishment can make fearful or aggressive behaviors worse.

How do you introduce an aggressive cat to other cats?

Praise or toss treats to reward your cats when you see them interacting in a friendly manner. Try pheromones. You can purchase a product that mimics a natural cat odor (which humans can’t smell), that may reduce tensions. Use a diffuser while the aggression issue is being resolved.

How do you stop alpha cat behavior?

To avoid this situation, keep petting sessions short and never try to pet your way out of an aggressive moment. Put your cat’s toys away and supply them only when he has done something to deserve them.

What to do if two cats are fighting in the middle?

You don’t want to get in the middle of two fighting cats, so try to distract them instead, with a loud noise or sudden movement to break their concentration on their fight. Don’t punish your cat. Never punish your cat for aggressive behavior toward another cat. Punishment can make fearful or aggressive behaviors worse.

Are your cats playing or fighting?

There are a few general guidelines to help you when trying to evaluate whether your cats are playing or fighting: Play between cats can often look a bit more aggressive than we’d expect. Even between kittens, playtime can look a bit rough. Don’t expect your cats to wrestle and tackle each other with finesse and gentleness.

Is it normal for two cats to play together?

If you notice two cats who view each other as opponents, are now wrestling, it probably isn’t a friendly encounter. Unfamiliar or hostile cats may develop a friendly relationship and start playing together but that’s something requiring behavior modification and a g etting-to-know-you period first.

How do you fix a bad relationship between two cats?

Trying to mend a bad relationship between cats takes time, space, and a whole lot of patience. The following tips can also be helpful when introducing a new cat into the household. Start by putting the cats in separate areas with their own cat food and water dishes, litter pan, and climbing spaces.