Getting a Second Cat :
How To Avoid Their Fighting
| Cats are very territorial
and often introducing another cat into the household
can cause problems. It is always a lot easier, if you
prefer to have two cats, to get them both at the same
time as they're likely to get on a lot better if they
are introduced to the house at the same time rather
than one having the run of the house first and then
having to share it with another later. After the initial
few fights that the young cats might have, they should
tend to get along well with each other and enjoy each
other's company in play and relaxation. |
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When a kitten
is introduced to the house of an older
cat you need to make a determined effort not to neglect
the older cat. This is very easy to forget when you've got
a new kitten as people tend to fuss over kitten a lot more
than older cats and it is not uncommon for the older cat
to become jealous and start fighting with the new member
of the family. This can lead to other cat behavior problems
where a house trained cat might decide to start urinating
in the house where it wouldn't have done so in the past,
or it might go off its food and stop eating and get sick.
By considering the feelings of the older cat, not neglecting
it, giving it sufficient time and letting it know that it
is still special, there is more chance that the new kitten
will be accepted better by the established cat.
It is made more difficult when the cats are in confined
living conditions, and where possible, if there is conflict
try to keep the cats apart for a while until they become
used to one another.
You can put their litter boxes in different areas of the
house, and also keep the food dishes apart. Any time that
one shows aggression to the other, calmly step in between
and stop it going any further.
Learn more tips to effectively train your cat; such as
how to bond with your cat or how to building a lasting and
loving relationship with your cat; by visiting the Cat Behavior
Secrets Revealed here.
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