Are your cats not getting along? Three signs to look out for

Owners often adopt multiple cats with the hope that they will provide companionship to each other, which can indeed happen.

Many then develop strong and lasting bonds with their friends, even if they aren’t siblings or were introduced later in life.

However, this isn’t always the case, and some paired cats may not get along.

1. THEY IGNORE ONE ANOTHER

It’s possible for your cats to not get along without necessarily having a strong dislike that leads to fights.

They may choose to keep a distance from each other and avoid crossing paths.

If your pets rarely spend time together and don’t engage in grooming or play fighting, it could indicate that they tolerate each other but don’t desire a close friendship.

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2. THE CATS HISS AT EACH OTHER

When cats have issues with each other, it usually doesn’t immediately lead to physical fights with claws and teeth.

There are warning signs that indicate an approaching fight, such as hissing, growling, raised hackles, and aggressive lunges from one or both cats.

If you observe these signs, it’s important to distract the cats with a toy or find a safe way to separate them before the situation intensifies into a serious fight.

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3. FULL-BLOWN FIGHTS

In most cases, you can distinguish between a play fight and a real fight.

Play fights usually don’t involve the use of claws, and the cats will take turns being the aggressor.

Real fights, on the other hand, lack role-playing and involve the cats using their claws and teeth to win.

It’s not advisable to shout at your cats when they’re fighting.

Instead, look for ways to interrupt the fight or safely place an obstacle between them.

They may simply need some time apart for things to cool down.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence