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Stopping your cats from showing signs of aggression or hostility, for example, fighting with each other can be a difficult task. But there are certain measures you can take to ensure your cats get on with you, your guests, and each other.

Fights between cats usually occur between two males as opposed to two females or a mix of the two. This is natural: their fights are caused by two reasons: territorial and dominance. With the former, male cats tend to claim their territory and will show signs of aggression to any other cats who wander into it, while with the latter, male cats want to be the alpha cat in the house. They fight to show they are the boss.

When dealing with fighting cats, there are several ways to prevent this type of behaviour. First, try to associate their fights with negative reactions. For example, if your cats are fighting, try to spray them with a water gun or a water spray you use for house plants. Cats hate to be sprayed with water, and as such, they will instantly stop their battle. However, it is imperative that you are not seen as the one who sprayed them. If the cats know it is you who is spraying them, they will simply fight when you are not around. This will not solve your problem. This solution is also applicable to other negative behaviour, such as clawing at the furniture or hissing at your guests. Water is a great tool to curb aggressive behaviour.

Another good solution to preventing cats from fighting with each other is to give them their own space, separate from each other. Like siblings, cats need time to themselves and a place to sleep by themselves, to eat, and to relax. If your cats are always together, they will begin to show signs of aggression. Keeping them separate is especially important directly after a fight.

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