Intercat aggression: restoring harmony in the home: a guide for practitioners.
Intercat aggression is a common problem within multicat households. Diagnosis and treatment requires an understanding of the social structure of free-living cats and of how those interactions are impacted by confinement and household management practices. There are multiple causes of aggression between cats within a home, and treatment plans should be customized to account for the diagnosis and behavior pattern identified. Some cases of intercat aggression can be treated successfully without requiring full separation of the involved cats. In cases where separation is required, treatment includes steps for successful reintroduction and reintegration. Several situational and maintenance medication options can be used to improve the response to treatment.
Animal Behavior Clinic, 809 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202, USA. Electronic address: drpachel@animalbehaviorclinic.net.
Christopher L
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Pachel
D000374:Aggression; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D002415:Cats
Body language; Environmental enrichment; Feline aggression; Feline social behavior; Intercat aggression