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==Prevention==

==Prevention==

It is advisable to prevent the aggression towards other cats in the household by providing [[Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour#Adequate Environment for Cats|adequate resources]] so that competition does not develop. Several feeding, drinking and latrine sites distributed around the home to enable cats to have a real choice of location for these activities. [[Cat Latrines|Latrines]] may also be created in the garden. The local cat population density and whether it can cope with the addition of another cat needs to considered before attempting to introduce one. Choosing cats that come from successful multi-cat households or that have sociable parents as well as [[Effect of Environment on Feline Behaviour#Introducing a Cat to a New Home/Environment|introducing them correctly]] is more likely to result in a successful outcome. Providing plenty of opportunities for appropriate play is also important.

Inter-cat aggression can be prevented by:

*Providing free access to an appropriate amount of resources that are distributed to allow all cats easy access.

*Proper introduction of new cats to the home.

*Avoiding overpopulation both in the home and in the local area.

*Avoiding introduction of adult cats that are nervous or do not have a history of living in a multi-cat household.

 

It is common for a cat to lose group odour and pick up unfamiliar scents after a period at the veterinary clinic (for example, during dental work or neutering). These cats may not be recognised when they return to the home in a groggy condition after partial anaesthetic recovery, smelling different and behaving oddly. I tis best to allow returning cats several hours in isolation to fully recover, clean themselves and pick up scent from commonly used bedding.

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[[Category:Feline Aggression Towards Cats]]

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