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Intercat aggression - general considerations, prevention and treatment.

Alexandra Moesta¹, S Crowell-Davis

¹Behavior Resident, Veterinary Behavior Service, Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7382, USA. amoesta@uga.edu

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Intercat aggression is a common issue in social cats, stemming from various factors. Prevention and treatment involve socialization, careful introductions, and a combination of behavior modification, management, and medication.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Behavior
Animal Behavior Science

Background:

Cats are social animals capable of group living.
Intercat aggression is a prevalent behavioral problem in multi-cat households.

Purpose of the Study:

To classify common types of intercat aggression.
To outline preventative strategies for intercat aggression.
To describe treatment approaches for intercat aggression.

Main Methods:

Classification of aggression based on triggers (status, fear, play, redirection, new cat introduction).
Identification of preventative measures including kitten socialization, appropriate cat selection, and gradual introductions.
Outline of treatment modalities combining behavior modification, environmental management, and pharmacotherapy.

Main Results:

Intercat aggression can be categorized into distinct types.
Proactive measures like socialization and careful introductions are key to prevention.
A multimodal treatment approach is recommended for managing existing aggression.

Conclusions:

Understanding the causes and types of intercat aggression is crucial.
Preventative strategies are effective in mitigating aggression.
Comprehensive treatment plans are necessary for successful management of intercat aggression.