Play fighting: is there such a thing? Certain signs will tell you if your cats' relationship is based on friendship or a simmering feud.(Mind of the Cat)

From: Cat Watch | Date: April 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Are my cats playing or are they fighting? Are there ways that I can tell?

Simple enough, right? In fact, not really; these are actually difficult questions to answer, and sometimes we just cannot tell. It is rather obvious when one cat frequently requires medical attention for bite wounds. But short of that, many cats can look quite wild as they spin around the house and still be just playing.

So is it play? Some basic information may help you get to the truth. First, what is the relationship between the cats in general? Most of us consider the relationship to be good if ...

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