Cats not getting along

Cats not getting along can disrupt the whole family. I speak from experience on this topic. In fact I have two videos of my cats interacting with each-other on my multiple cat behavior problems page.

Whether you have had the cats for years or you have just introduced the two, you may be faced with two animals who just do not like each other.

There are many reasons why two cats may not get along, and there are also some underlying factors to consider before trying to resolve the problem.

The first thing you will need to consider is what caused or started the aggression in the first place.

If the cats not getting along have always been friends in the past, but suddenly growl, hiss, spit and even fight, there could be a serious underlying cause.

Maybe there is a territorial dispute as in one cat has claimed the new cat toy to be their sole possession and does not want to share.

Cats can also be very sensitive of each other. Often, if one cat falls ill, then the other cat may severely change his behavior.

If your two cats are fighting for no apparent reason, and you have cause to suspect, for any reason, that there is a health problem, take the cat to a veterinarian’s office as soon as possible.

Why do cats fight

If your two cats are healthy, yet they seem to have suddenly started hating each other, try to think if anything has changed. Disruptions in their regular daily habits can lead to aggression.

For example, if one cat has had to visit the vet for any reason, the new smells that come home with him may confuse and disorient the other cat. Also, visitors to the home, loud noises, or changes in environment can have the same effect.

When you are faced with two cats not getting along, you will need to take action to help remedy the problem. Remember that, if the cats are fighting, try to disrupt the action as soon as possible.

Consider purchasing a water bottle. A quick spritz of water is almost guaranteed to quell any catfight.

Make sure that each cat has a place to which it can escape. Provide plenty of spots where they can go when problems occur, and feed the animals separate from each other, so that they will not fight over food.

Do not step in between two fighting cats or try to manually break them up. An angry cat may turn the anger toward you and physical harm could happen. Instead, use a way to startle them by clapping your hands or using the water bottle.

Two cats not getting along still

Make sure to continue to introduce the others smells to each cat by swapping toys and bedding if both cats are healthy. After a while, reintroduce the two cats in a supervised environment and positively reinforce good cat behavior.

If all else fails and still the cats are fighting or maybe you are at your whit’s end, do not be afraid to talk to your veterinarian. A professional may be able to give you some advice or even recommend an animal behavior specialist.

Remember that not all cats will love each other, but the key is to find a way where everyone can tolerate everyone else.

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