No!
Please don’t let them fight 🙏
I’ve heard many times something like “let them fight to help them establish their hierarchy” or “they will solve their conflicts alone”
Cats lack of submissive behaviour, and after a fight they “don’t know how to say sorry”; so, their relationship will be severely damaged from this, for long time.
They don’t have strong dominance roles or hierarchies neither; so there’s no point in letting them fight. Well, you can let them fight only if you want to break their bond for ever.
Cats fight only as the last resource, they will show other agonistic behaviours before this, such as posturing, vocalisation or more subtle such as “silent conflict signs” (check my post about this or join our masterclass on the 25th of July!). If your cats are actively fighting, they have a BIG problem and it won’t be resolved by them, they will need professional intervention to improve (that not solve) the situation.
So, if you are not sure if your cats are playing or fighting (check my last reel), if you are not sure if your cats like each other, if you are introducing a new cat at home, etc. don’t let them fight! As soon as you see or hear any negative emotions, please keep them separate and look for professional help!! We can work together in our online consultations to prevent this situation or to prevent it to escalate; or even to try to reverse all the negative emotions.
Happier cats with Dr. Mònica Grau
📚Bradshaw, J. W. S. (2016). Sociality in cats: A comparative review. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 11, 113–124.
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When observing cats, it can sometimes be tricky to differentiate between play and actual fighting. Here are some other signs to help you tell the difference:
▪️Quiet vs. Noisy: If your cats are rolling around with little noise apart from occasional meows or chirps, they’re likely playing. Cats don’t vocalize playtime in the same way as fights. Growling, hissing, and spitting indicate a fight.
▪️Body Language: Relaxed body language, smooth movements, and taking turns suggest play. Tense bodies, staring, and aggressive postures indicate a fight.
▪️Ears and Eyes: Straight-up or forward ears during play, but folded-back ears during a fight. Dilated eyes signal confrontation.
⚠️Remember, if it sounds serious or you’re unsure, it’s best to intervene and ensure their safety! We can work together in our 1-to-1 sessions to improve their relationship⚠️
👍🏻If you want to learn more about cats’ body language, you can join our one-off, masterclass this 25th of July! Limited seats 🥵
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Let’s explore the benefits of reducing stress for our feline companions:
🦠Healthier Immune System: Chronic stress weakens the immune system, making cats more susceptible to illnesses. By minimizing stress, we help boost their natural defenses.
😻Improved Behavior: Stressed cats may exhibit aggression, excessive grooming, or litter box issues. Reducing stress leads to better behavior and a happier home environment.
♥️Longer Lifespan: Stress takes a toll on overall health. When cats experience less stress, they tend to live longer, healthier lives.
😘😽Enhanced Bonding: A calm cat is more receptive to affection and companionship. Reducing stress fosters a stronger bond between you and your feline friend.
🧘🏻♀️Reduced Anxiety: Cats can suffer from anxiety disorders. Stress reduction helps alleviate anxiety symptoms, promoting mental well-being.
Remember, a stress-free cat not only benefits their health but also enhances the quality of your relationship with them! 😺🌟
Have you seen the other posts about house soiling? Go and check them to solve it for ever 🤞🏻
Do you have other tips to reduce stress? Share them in the comments 👍🏻
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I prefer interactive play and enriched environments. As vet & feline behaviourist, I’ve spent years studying and trying to understand cats, let me share with you my best tips:
💡distribute key resources around the house
💡have multiple and separate of each key resource
💡ensure your cat can do his life without having to encounter any other cat in the household (or toddler!!)
💡puzzle feeders are cheap and the most effective way to stimulate a cat
💡avoid locating water and food together, especially those double feeders ❌
💡the scratcher post will be your best friend
👤👤If you still don’t know what are “key resources” for cats, follow and check my feed!
💬What are your tips for a happy cat? Share them in comments!
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Cats are not humans, they are gods 🙏
Welcome to @cat_guide a place for all the cat lovers in the world, here you will learn how to deal with behavioural problems suchs as aggression, house soiling, furniture damage.
You will learn more about cats: how to understand and communicate with them, cat health and preventive care…
And you will also have fun, because life is short and cats are here to make our lives better!
I’m dr. Mònica Grau, vet surgeon and feline behaviourist! I live with my 2 🐈🐈⬛ Oreo and Fluffy, share in the comments who are the cats of your life 😊
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Some cats are fussy eaters and others hate changes (neophobic), some others will happily accept a new diet (neophilia) and get tired after a short period of time. I'm here to help and I would like to share some tips to introduce a new diet🐱
𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁:
🔸Slowly and progressive: start mixing the new diet with the old diet 1/10 parts. Increasing the new diet over the days, while decreasing the old diet.
🔸Never start a definitive diet at the vets or in a cattery. Cats can associate that food with the “negative” experience of being away from home. The same happens when the cat is feeling anxious or painful. We shouldn’t start the new diet until the cat is feeling good.
🔸It can take time for fussy eaters #fussyeaterscvb , your vet or nutritionist should provide a specific plan, and realistic expectations, in difficult situations it could take a couple of months! 𝗜 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗠!
🔸The easiest change will be between similar foods (texture, shape and flavour). If you need a severe change and your cat is a bit picky, it will take time. For example, you need to change from dry to wet food for medical reasons. Start adding a bit of water to the dry food, very slowly and progressively. Once the cat is happy with the texture, start introducing the wet diet, mixing it with the current diet.
✅Usually a good introduction takes about 10 days. Even if your cat is greedy, it is advisable to avoid abrupt changes on diet, to prevent vomiting and diarrhoea.
💬What other tips do you have? Let us know in the comments, other cat owners might find it helpful!
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Setting a camera to see is my cat steals my sushi when I’m not there 😄
I’m a feline behaviourist and training cats is one of my fav things… is she well trained? Well.. just watch it, (spoiler) it didn’t go as planned 😅
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Caused by a retrovirus with a very high mutation rate, worldwide distribution.
It is mostly transmitted by bite: saliva-blood. (Although there are other forms of transmission such as transplacental).
Non-neutered males are at more risk because of fighting (territorial, for females, etc).
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 (symptomatology):
- Asymptomatic phase - Very long, many many years!
- Most of the symptoms are not linked to the virus, but to the poor response of the immune system.
- Typical manifestations are:
🔹Chronic gingivoestomatitis
🔹Limfadenopathy
🔹Immunomediated kidney failure
🔹Chronic rhinitis
🔹Weight loss
𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Following a fight(0) between an infected cat and a healthy cat, there's an acute phase (1), with very mild or non-clinical signs. After this, the majority of the infected cats have "under control" the virus replication, but, they can't completely eliminate the virus, so they enter "the asymptomatic phase (2)", where the viral replication is very slow but continuous.
Afterwards, some (not all) reach "the clinical phase (3)", where they have symptoms and they look ill.
𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀:
- Typical test detects antibodies against FIV (it can test negative in very early stages of infection, retest if you suspect this).
- Kittens up to 6 months can be positive if the mum was infected, they should be tested again after 6 months old.
- Difficult to distinguish a vaccinated cat vs an infected cat
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
- Very low mortality and good quality of life - DO NOT PTS after diagnosis!
- Must be indoors to avoid contagion of other cats
- Can share a home with a negative cat if they have a good relationship, but the risk of sharing i
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