The motivation for aggression in any particular case should be determined through a combination of observation and history taking. The list of possible differentials is similar to that relating to [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]] and includes fear-related aggression and misdirected predatory behaviour. In addition, cats are more likely to show territorially motivated aggression towards other cats, and in these cases consideration of natural [[Feline Social Behaviour|feline social systems]] is crucial to understanding the behaviour and offering a realistic means of controlling it. | The motivation for aggression in any particular case should be determined through a combination of observation and history taking. The list of possible differentials is similar to that relating to [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]] and includes fear-related aggression and misdirected predatory behaviour. In addition, cats are more likely to show territorially motivated aggression towards other cats, and in these cases consideration of natural [[Feline Social Behaviour|feline social systems]] is crucial to understanding the behaviour and offering a realistic means of controlling it. |