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Why do some cats get along and some don’t???
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The number one concern in multiple cat households, and the trepidation point in acquiring more, is how the cats will get along together. Whether we already have a problem, or simply fear developing one, we need to understand the cat dynamics of friendship and antagonism so we can guide our cat civilization towards harmony.
Cats are social creatures, but it’s not such a strong imperative that it will overcome all barriers. Cats can need help in seeing the advantages of living with other cats; even if they are only advantages that we have to create and nurture.
The roots of this antagonism can be inadvertently planted by our own actions. Inadequate introductions is the cause of much cat friction. Cats have a finely tuned sense of their territorial responsibilities and obligations. A cat suddenly appearing in their territory is obviously up to no good.
Remember, to cats, the unknown is always something they prefer to avoid. The unknown has to hang around, neutrally, long enough for their curiosity to overcome their trepidation. Then they will feel confident enough to investigate and come to new conclusions.
If we decide that we have botched our introductions, we can, especially if the relationship is at an early stage, reintroduce the cats in question. Let the newer cat have a room to themselves, and let the more established cat explore the relationship at their own pace. This will defuse tensions, let each cat have a breathing space, and smooth out wrinkles instead of pounding them into the cat relationship.
Rushed introductions are likely to trigger trouble between two adults, but any cat under sufficient stress is going to be that much more sensitive to how they will regard new cats. First impressions are important. Misunderstandings, allowed to fester, will only increase the stress.
To defuse what has become an uncomfortable situation, we need to make sure our impression of what the cats are doing to and with each other is the right one. Sometimes we can be surprised that the cat we thought was being the victim was actually annoying the other cat until the annoyed one gets physical.
Getting an accurate picture of the behaviors that are contributing to the problem is vital. Once we have sorted out a better picture of what is going on, we must be the Boss of Cat Town. We must support the cat who needs support and retrain the cat who needs retraining.
So when we see the two cats start to circle each other, growl, puff their tails, or otherwise show displeasure, we sweet talk the cat who needs support, We tell the one who started it that we want everyone to get along. If both cats start it, we praise a cat, dog, or human who does get along, even if that being is not present. Their name will remind the two cats who are angry at each other just what behavior we like.
Then we let the cats think of something else. If the problem is still at the lashing tail stage, but no one is growling, we can distract them with a toy or a treat that they have to both eat together or not at all. The key is to shape the behavior we want, in way that will not add stress to the cats.
Disperse cats eager to mix it up with a spritz of plain water. This will impress upon them that it isn’t worth it.
Try ways of bringing down the stress level in the house with Feliway aromatherapy, catnip parties, playing soft music and singing along, anything that lets the cats have shared moments of happiness.
That’s the only way the cats are going to change their minds about each other. If there are better memories, and rewards for getting along, that will crowd out the bad feelings they have about each other.
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well with my cats /kitten, i have three big wild cats, and one little male kitten that i just got. And the two female cats really dislike my kitten, they are always growling at it and at times when my kitten comes close they scratch him with their paws. I think the reason to my situation is because they are jealous. but my male cat is friends on the whole with my kitten and plays ruff and tumble with him and they love eachother.
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some cats are territorial. some male cats like to be the 1 where hes the dominant male. dominant = male who has the girlfriends and the “king” of the area. some cats just flat out get on each others nerves. like young playful cats don’t normally get along with older cats because they jump on and mess with older cats and they dont like that.
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