Why is my younger cat suddenly attacking my older 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 cat fight?

Never let the cats “fight it out.” Cats don’t resolve their issues through fighting, and the fighting usually just gets worse. Don’t try to calm or soothe your aggressive cat, just leave her alone and give her space. If you come close, she could turn and redirect her aggression toward you.

How do you stop indoor cats from fighting?

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.

Why is my cat so mean to my new kitten?

This is normal. They don’t hate the new cat — they are simply scared of him and need time to learn that the new cat is not a danger. Another reason is that, as a kitten, your cat may have missed out on learning cat etiquette from socially adept adult cats during important periods of socialization.

How can I Help my Cat get along with my older cat?

You can help change your young cat’s behavior toward your older cat by engaging your young cat in play and providing both cats stimulating cat toys. Play with your young cat at least twice a day, in a way that imitates the hunt. Pretend that the toy at the end of the pole is a little animal.

How do I get my old cat to stop harassing my kitten?

She’s been on the street long enough to get the gangland attitude of driving away intruders. Now, your old cat is the intruder. So gang up back at her. Squirt her and exile her to a separate room for harassing the old cat. You and the old cat will be the ones letting her into your territory.

How do you stop an aggressive cat from attacking another cat?

Separating the aggressive cat from the other cat If one cat keeps attacking a particular cat, the first step is to separate the cats from each other completely — in separate areas of the house. Do not allow them to paw at or smell each other through a door. If they must be in adjoining rooms, place a barrier at the bottom of the door.

How do you stop a cat from attacking your food bowl?

After the cats are eating for a few seconds, open the door between the rooms. If the cats show warning signs of aggression, close the door immediately and remove the food. Wait a while before you try again and when you do, start with the food bowls further away from the door.