changes in body posture, erect fur), auditory (e.g. not enough vertical or horizontal space, too few resources etc), redirected aggression, play and predation.Some of the underlying causes for aggression between cats outside the household (neighbourhood cats) include fear, lack of socialisation, introduction of a new cat in the territory, hormonal (entire males or females) and redirected aggression. Some of the underlying non-medical causes for aggression between cats in the same household include fear, lack of socialisation, inappropriate introduction of a new cat, overcrowding (i.e.
cortisone) have also been associated with aggression. arthritis) and hormone imbalances can cause aggression. Certain medications, including anaesthetic agents and corticosteroids (e.g. Brain disorders, liver disease, epilepsy, poor hearing or sight, pain-inducing disease (e.g. Medical conditions can cause aggression so it is important to rule out any underlying medical causes prior to addressing behavioural causes for aggression. They will ask you lots of questions and may also visit you in your house so they can observe your cat in their own environment and their interactions with other cats in the household. To do this, we recommend that you consult with a qualified veterinary behaviourist (your local vet can refer you).
To be able to successfully treat the problem, it’s essential to work out what the underlying cause, or trigger, is. There are many different reasons why cats can be aggressive towards other cats. Aggression may be normal or abnormal depending on the context in which it occurs. Aggression is one of the most common problems seen in behavioural practice. Aggression can be defined as a threat, challenge or attack that is directed towards one or more individuals.
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