Cats are territorial to the fullest. We know this well if we own these pets , is something that etches us as we begin to know them. How can we get along well with other animals at home, or even other cats?
It is difficult but certainly not impossible. Any cat will dominate instinct the territory, and especially the feeling that we are at your disposal. When comes into play the possibilities of sharing space or their "servants" individuals ... then the problems begin.Aggressive behaviors, unexpected attacks before which we must be attentive to mediate once.
How do we get cats coexist with each other, to accept new members of their own species in their environment? This can be quite tricky at times, depending on the nature of our pets : unlike dogs at home , they can become organized as a herd peacefully, cats are "created" to be solitary hunters and are therefore much more prone to rivalry. In nature there is the figure of the "cat despot", the undisputed leader before others fold. It is very likely that if we have several cats at home Compete for adopting this role.Cats that are more timid or weak will be persecuted by those who are at the top of the hierarchy (not only the despot, but commonly called "intermediate cats", which are just below him in importance). In our role as masters little we can do about this, we will not go against nature. But it is in our power to observe and understand how to organize our pets and encourage conviviality with authority making it clear that we, ultimately, are the "hunters despots" (we are the ones who opened cans of food, to after all!).
And what about the coexistence with other animals? With dogs the relationship may be kinder than we can think for inertia. It is best to be kept together, if we have the option, when they grow each develop their personality, but the habit will prevent the understanding as a risk or an attack on their land. For other pets small and vulnerable (rodents, turtles, birds), it will be quite difficult for our cat does not see them as potential prey. In these cases, it is better to sacrifice a little freedom of smallish and not let loose at home unless we are watching.
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