Cat fighting?

Question

I have 2 cats......one is about 8 yrs old, the other 6. They got along ok the first couple of years (brought the second one into the family when the first one was about 3 yrs old),and tolerated each other for the next few years. The last year, however, the older cat has begun stalking and going after the younger one. Usually it's just a matter of chasing her and antagonizing her, but on occasion it has become physical. Now the poor younger one has to look over her shoulder constantly. She spends a lot of time hiding on a kitchen chair which gives her somewhat of a cover with the tableclothe and all. Lately she has started peeing and pooping where ever she wants. I'm assuming she is afraid to be 'caught' vulnerable by the other cat in the cat box. I got them 2 cat boxes...one is covered, the other open, but that hasn't helped. I've talked to my vet who couldn't help, and I talked to an animal behavioralist who wanted $240 to help. They're both sweet cats individually...help?

Answer 1

My cats used to hate eachother before and hiss and stalk. Now that they have calmed down the still like to pounce on eachother and fight. They might be fighting for territory now that the younger one is older. Mabey they don't like eachother. If it dosn't stop, ask a vet or pet expert.

Answer 2

As cats age, they may become aggressive toward people or toward other animals in the household. Especially in younger animals, this aggression may be the result of a medical problem, such as one causing pain (arthritis), vision or hearing loss which results in the cat being easily startled, or diseases having direct effects on the nervous system. Stresses, such as moving can cause irritability and subsequent aggression in some cats. A combination of counter-conditioning (teaching the cat a different response when exposed to a certain stimuli), desensitization (gradually reintroducing the cat to the stimuli), and treating any medical conditions may help change the cat's behavior. Since you already consulted your veterinarian and an animal behaviorist to see what your options of helping your cat then I would have to advise you to go and see another vet because they should always be able to give you at least some advise and even refure you to another pet behaviorist that could do things for cheeper all you have to do is ask the veterinarian what your options are.

p.s. A lot of your cats agression could be caused if he/she isn't neutered.

Answer 3

They might not like each other what are they 2 boys,2 girls,1 girl and 1 boy.