The two cats confronted each other, first with a low and threatening roar, and then a real melee with teeth and claws. As parents, our first instinct is to separate them immediately to avoid bloodshed. In most cases, this intervention is necessary. However, there are many reasons why domestic cats fight. Are the two guys fighting each other just for fun or are they serious? What are they for? Why do cats fight? What is the reason? To really solve the problem of cat fighting, we must figure this out. There are several main types of conflicts between cats:

Domestic cats

　Playing and fighting

"Playing" is common among kittens in the same litter. Cats (not just kittens) who are not related by blood but live in the same room will also behave like this. This behavior It's their nature. A cat will sneak up on its imaginary enemy and then pounce on him. You will find that they tend to be immersed in this kind of role play, and they will often swap roles and enjoy it.

Playful fights are usually harmless, and it is generally necessary to stop them only if the fight lasts too long, one party may be injured, or if one party shows sexual aggression. It's also important to trim your cat's nails regularly to help prevent them from getting injured during fights.

It is worth mentioning that this kind of harmless playful fighting is also the first step for cats living in groups to gradually establish their "social class system" and slowly distinguish each other's status, so there is no need to be too Nervous and always thinking about starting a fight.

　Sexual aggression

Even cats that have been neutered and neutered sometimes You will also vaguely feel the call of primitive instinct... This is especially true for male cats that are neutered after sexual maturity. Sexual aggression is their "revelation of nature." This behavior is easy to spot: the aggressor will bite the nape of the other person's neck and try to mount the other person, as if during mating. It's easy to stop them, just pinch the skin on the back of the "aggressor" cat's neck, yell to stop, move it away from the "victim" cat, and push it to the ground until it slowly Calm down and relax your body.

　Territorial conflict

Territorial conflict is a conflict that has nothing to do with the gender of the two parties. Usually Occurs between cats of similar age and physical condition. Along with such conflicts, there is often the practice of "land enclosure" through urine. In territorial conflicts, the attacking cat is not necessarily the older cat or the one who has been in the home longer. When attacking, cats tend to bluff first: arching their back, pressing their ears back, and letting out a threatening growl.Then it leaps up, pounces on its enemy, and attempts to bite the back of the enemy's neck (similar to where cats place their mouths when hunting). In many cases, the attacked party will quickly "surrender", turn around and slowly walk away, which means that a social class in the cat group has begun to form.

At other times, the person being attacked will retaliate in kind and start a bloody battle. In the latter case, it is unwise to separate them directly with your hands, because in the fierce battle, they will not notice you at all, and you may be injured inexplicably. At this time, you can try the following methods:

1. Use a toy water gun. Usually, spraying them with a water gun can attract their attention and prevent fighting;

　2. Throw a pillow or large toy among them, and the attacker's attention will be diverted by the pillow or toy falling from the sky, allowing the victim to escape.

After many territorial conflicts, most cats will end the disputes and distinguish each other's status: the "boss" is born, while other cats willingly accept their role in this "class society" "Inferior status in ". However, you also need to be mentally prepared. Sometimes the gap between two cats can never be resolved. The only way to prevent them from fighting is to keep them separated permanently. The manifestations and results of territorial conflicts are different between different cats, and you need to invest a lot of time and energy in order for them to finally coexist peacefully.

　Deflecting Attack

One day, Cat A was sitting calmly in front of the window Watching the gray screen, suddenly, a strange cat broke into its sight outside the window and wandered swaggering in the yard. Cat A was furious: "That territory is mine!! He is still my favorite Pee in that small bush!!" But the window was closed, so it couldn't take revenge immediately, so it rushed down the window sill angrily and beat Cat B, who was sleeping soundly on the chair, without any explanation. , poor Cat B was still confused, and an inexplicable problem was formed.

The story is over, this is the so-called "diversion attack". For this type of attack, the following steps can be taken to deal with it:

1. Find ways to keep that strange cat away from your yard or balcony. Or close the curtains so your cat can’t see it.

2． After an aggressive behavior occurs, isolate the conflicting cats for a day or two until they forget about it.

Deflected attacks are usually temporary unless you allow the incident to occur.

Cat fighting will make the owner feel distressed and anxious. If you don’t have much time and energy, it is better to only raise one to save worry. If you really want to raise several together, it is best to raise them as kittens. Together.