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===Social Structure within the Home===
===Social Structure within the Home===
[[File:Cat relationships example.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Example of a diagram illustrating the relationships between cats within the same household]]
[[File:Cat relationships example.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Example of a diagram illustrating the relationships between cats within the same household]]
If more than one cat reside within the same home, it is important to establish their relationship. An interactive diagram is ideal, similar to the one in the image. Record the friendly and aggressive behaviours between individuals:
If more than one cat resides within the same home, it is important to establish their relationship. An interactive diagram is ideal, similar to the one in the image. Record the friendly and aggressive behaviours between individuals:
* Friendly: e.g. grooming, rubbing against, tail-up greeting
* Friendly: e.g. grooming, rubbing against, tail-up greeting
* Aggressive: e.g. chasing, growling, hissing, spitting, fighting
* Aggressive: e.g. chasing, growling, hissing, spitting, fighting