Cat fights: can't we all just get along

Authors: Landsberg G
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Behaviour / Welfare, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Aggression is one of the most common problems at behavior referral practices.1,2 While housesoiling is the primary reason for referrals to behaviorists, housesoiling cases are decreasing relative to aggression problems.1 In a 2009 survey, of 189 cases the main owner complaint was aggression (47%) followed by inappropriate elimination (39%).2 Of the aggressive cases, 64% were toward other cats, with over 67% displaying defensive responses (67%). Cats with behavior problems came more frequently from pet shops and were less likely to have outdoor access.

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