How to Stop Cat Fights

Whether your feline runs into a new cat on the block or two pets at home can't seem to get along, there are a variety of reasons a cat fight might erupt. If two cats begin to battle, never get yourself physically involved. Instead, break up the fight by making loud sounds, spraying water or throwing a blanket over the animals. In the future, you can prevent cat fights by lowering stress levels and tension between cats at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Jar of coins or other loud noise maker
  • Spray bottle or squirt gun
  • Heavy blanket
  • Separate food dishes and litter boxes
  • Multilevel cat tree
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Instructions

  1. Breaking Up Fights

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      Make a startling sound to surprise the cats. This can be made by shaking a jar of coins, clapping your hands, banging pots and pans or blowing a whistle. A loud noise should interrupt the fighting, as cats will typically stop to see where the sound came from.

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      Blast the cats with a stream of water. This can be done with a heavy-duty spray bottle, water gun or sink faucet sprayer. The water should surprise the cats and halt the aggressive behavior.

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      Throw a heavy blanket over the felines, if the other methods didn't stop the fight. Try to throw the blanket over both cats, although it will still be effective if you only cover one. The blanket will shock the cats and inhibit them from fighting. It will also give time for both cats to separate from each other and escape the fight.

    Prevention

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      Separate the cats' food from one another. Create multiple locations where food dishes are available for the cats. This will prevent the felines from feeling like they have to fight for the food.

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      Provide multiple litter boxes for the cats in separate rooms. Let the animals decide which one they'll use and keep all litter boxes clean and tidy. Giving them plenty of places to relieve themselves will lower their stress levels and create a more peaceful environment.

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      Set up a cat tree with multiple levels. This will make use of vertical space in a room while giving each animal a spot to feel safe and call its own.

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      Discuss drug therapy with a veterinarian to prevent cat fights if environmental remedies don't work. Anti-anxiety drugs may be prescribed to cats with impulsive aggression.