SEPARATE CATS WHEN THEY GET AGGRESSIVE

From: Roanoke Times & World News | Date: May 18, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Q: I have two cats that used to get along very well together. Just recently, they have started being quite aggressive toward each other - lots of hissing and spitting, and even physical attacks. What can I do to stop this horrid behavior?

A: Aggression is normal feline behavior. A visit to the veterinarian may be necessary to rule out any underlying medical prob lem that could be making one cat more aggressive. If there are no medical causes, then the owner needs to try to identify what behaviors or situations trigger these signs of aggression.

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