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==Aggression Between Cats in the Same Household==

==Aggression Between Cats in the Same Household==

Aggression between cats in the household is motivated by the same underlying emotional responses as [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]]. These include [[Feline Fear|fear]], frustration, [[Feline Predatory Behaviour|predatory behaviour]], or play. Often aggression problems in multi-cat households will relate to a combination of these causes, so that accurate and comprehensive [[Behavioural Consultation and History Taking|history taking]] is an essential part of reaching a diagnosis.

Aggression between cats in the household is motivated by the same underlying emotional responses as [[Feline Aggression Towards People|aggression towards people]]. These include [[Feline Fear and Stress|fear]], frustration, [[Feline Predatory Behaviour|predatory behaviour]], or play. Often aggression problems in multi-cat households will relate to a combination of these causes, so that accurate and comprehensive [[Behavioural Consultation and History Taking|history taking]] is an essential part of reaching a diagnosis.

It is now widely accepted that, in situations of aggression between cats in the same household, aggression can be manifested not only in active aggressive behaviour but also in a more passive manner through strategic use of marking behaviours such as [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor urine spraying]]. Passive aggression is therefore a differential diagnosis in cases of indoor marking.  

It is now widely accepted that, in situations of aggression between cats in the same household, aggression can be manifested not only in active aggressive behaviour but also in a more passive manner through strategic use of marking behaviours such as [[Indoor Marking - Cat|indoor urine spraying]]. Passive aggression is therefore a differential diagnosis in cases of indoor marking.