2006-12-31 14:12:57 · 9 answers · asked by kylerb123 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
it has to do with dominance. they want their own territory to themselves.
2006-12-31 14:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by himier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, violence is furthest from a cats mind. The true intention is to scare off it's opponent. Those long periods of staring and growling and fluffing up so that they look bigger and more intimidating. The challenging cat will be the one to attack, as it's trying to claim territory. It could be in mock or it could be real. Best bet though if the "fighting" doesn't calm down within a few weeks and serious blood is drawn you need to remove the challenging cat, as they aren't compatable.
2007-01-01 13:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wild cats are territorial and fight to protect their turf...
Indoor cats mock that through play and don't usually hurt each other too bad...
Dominance is important in the animal world and fighting is their way of getting that.
2006-12-31 23:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a natural ability for cats. Since their ancestors were most likely predators and hunt for food, domestic cats still have part of it left in them. Cats' way of playing is by fighting and yes, they might hurt each other from time to time, but that's like humans who sometimes play it rough.
2006-12-31 22:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gummi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are very territorial. They fight with other cats to protect their territory or to acquire more territory. As a result, fight wounds are common in cats. Fight wounds frequently result in infection that can make cats quite ill, especially if left untreated. Fight wounds are more common in male cats than females and most frequent in un-neutered males.
My male cat has been neutered. Why does he still fight?
Un-neutered male cats are very territorial; they will defend an area around their home but try continually to expand the borders of their territory. The desire for more territory and the need to keep intruders out of their existing territory means that they are constantly fighting with other cats. In contrast, neutered male cats defend a smaller area of territory around their home. If this territory is breached by another cat they will defend it by fighting. The frequency of fighting will depend on the number of cats in the neighborhood and particularly the presence of un-neutered male cats. Female cats will also defend their territory.
2006-12-31 22:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When 2 cats are first introduced to each other, they'll spend the first few days trying to establish which is the superior. Once they do, they get along just fine .. you just have to let them get through that first phase to establish dominancy.
Cats that are used to each other and have already established who the dominant one is aren't fighting ... they're playing. This hones their hunting skills, and is needed for them to develop properly. It's no more dangerous than a couple of kids playfighting.
2006-12-31 22:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jaded 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as people do. Fighting over land.
2006-12-31 22:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are big and bad and want to show it!
2006-12-31 22:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by In_Love_With_ Monkies!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CUZ THEY'RE DUMB...GET A DOG
2006-12-31 22:20:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋