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==Immediate Intervention==

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In the UK cats are generally not regarded as property and therefore the implications of aggression by cats is very complex. Fights between [[Feline Aggression Towards Other Cats in the Neighbourhood|cats belonging to neighbours]] can cause a great deal of ill-will but are unlikely to lead to successful litigation. However, injuries caused to a person or an animal, whilst in the home of the cat might be deemed the responsibility of the cat owner. Such injuries can, in some circumstances, be horrific.

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It is ~~therefore~~ the owner’s duty to protect people and other animals from harm. Muzzling is not generally a viable option for cats, but some basic safety provisions, such as exclusion from the room and provision of physical barriers between cat and victim, may be made.

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It is the owner’s duty to protect people and other animals from harm. Muzzling is not generally a viable option for cats, but some basic safety provisions, such as exclusion from the room and provision of physical barriers between cat and victim, may be made.

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The cat’s primary response to threat is to avoid it or escape from it. The most critical aspect of managing aggressive cats is therefore to '''enable the cat to manage its fear in a non-aggressive way'''. Giving the cat escape routes and reliable places to hide will reduce its need to display aggression.

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The cat’s primary response to threat is to avoid it or escape from it. The most critical aspect of managing aggressive cats is therefore to '''enable the cat to manage its [[Feline Fear and Stress|fear]] in a non-aggressive way'''. Giving the cat escape routes and reliable places to hide will reduce its need to display aggression.

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