Why is my cat aggressive towards my other cat after the vet?
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Why is my cat aggressive towards my other cat after the vet?
Cats communicate using body language — visual, vocal and, perhaps most importantly, scent cues. Many vets theorize that the home cat cannot respond to the direct threat or fearful experience so he redirects the aggression toward the nearest substitute, which in this case is the returning cat.
Why did my cat hiss at my other cat after surgery?
Is this normal feline behavior after surgery and will it pass? Very common for cats to get antagonistic with others after any kind of vet visit where they went separately. It has to do with smelling different and/or behaving different. The anesthesia can cause them to behave oddly for a few days.
How do I get my cat to get along after the vet?
Use a hand towel to pet the other household cats. Pay particular attention to the best-friend cat, rubbing the towel against its cheeks. This gathers the best-friend cat’s signature scent, which can then be rubbed over the vet-visit cat to help re-establish the communal family scent.
What do you do if your cats don’t get along?
Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help your cats get along again.
- Give Them Their Own Territory. Cats often don’t like to share and can become selfish with resources.
- Visit a Veterinarian.
- Use Calming Diffusers.
- Look for Triggers.
- Reintroduce Your Cats.
How do you stop non recognition aggression?
Bathe both cats. You can try to counter condition the aggressor cat by offering food only when the other cat is in sight; even if they are on opposite sides of the room. Keep the aggressor on a harness for the safety of all involved. Whenever either cat shows any aggression, distract him/her by making a loud noise.
How do you fix non recognition aggression in cats?
Interrupt aggression or fighting by clapping your hands loudly, squirting the aggressive cat with a water gun, or directing compressed air (without noise) at the aggressive cat. Try to “herd” the aggressor into a separate room so that he or she can calm down, which might take several hours.
Why is my cat so aggressive after being spayed?
Aggression in newly spayed cats is usually caused by the anesthesia that remains in your cat’s system after her surgery. These anesthesia after-effects can last from several hours to several days depending on the amount and type of drugs used and your cat’s sensitivity.
How do I get my cats to recognize each other?
Redistribute the Communal Cat Scent Use a hand towel to pet the other household cats. Pay particular attention to the best-friend cat, rubbing the towel against its cheeks. This gathers the best-friend cat’s signature scent, which can then be rubbed over the vet-visit cat to help re-establish the communal family scent.
Does catnip help with aggression?
When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat mellows out. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time. Other cats become hyperactive or downright aggressive, especially if you approach them.