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If you see two cats screaming and glaring and just about to get into a fight, make a loud noise. Clap, stomp or yell “NO!” This will distract the cats, and they’ll probably stop what they’re doing and run off in different directions.
If you have to break up cats who are in the middle of a fight, use a broom and move it between the cats, “sweeping” them in different directions. Do not hit the cats with the broom; just sweep them apart. If the fight is outdoors and you have a garden hose handy, a brief squirt – not a dousing – will probably break up the fight. Do not get in the middle of the fight. Because the cats are so wound up, they won’t be able to stop themselves from lashing out at whatever comes near them. People can get serious infections from cat bites and deep scratches, so you want to avoid getting injured by an aggression-crazed cat. Don’t hit or throw things at cats involved in a fight. After you’ve broken up the fight, check your cat for injuries. If your cat starts growling at you or lashing his tail as you approach, back off and let him calm down some more before examining him. Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people. |
December 10th, 2009
Your article was so right. I tried to stop a cat about to get into a sqabble and got really scratched. it wasn’t the kitties fault. I should have known better.
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This is all well and good but I have seen them continue on even being sprayed by the water hose.Vocals do not apply to them.It is like a switch is turned on that cannot be stopped.I have thrown a blanket over one of them and flagged the other off.I am careful to let them settle and if they are still cranked up(under the blanket)I try talking to them and find something to distract their anger like popping a cat food can
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Copy and paste this link into your browser. ASPCA is a good source for this list.