{"id":5459,"date":"2019-09-14T18:41:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T23:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/?p=5459"},"modified":"2019-11-03T08:05:20","modified_gmt":"2019-11-03T13:05:20","slug":"my-cat-hissing-at-new-cat-cat-aggression-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fairmountpetservice.com\/Blog\/pet-services-blog\/pet-sitting\/my-cat-hissing-at-new-cat-cat-aggression-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"My Cat Hissing At New Cat (Cat Aggression & Attack)"},"content":{"rendered":"

My cat Luna started hissing at a new cat during a 2-week boarding job. That isn’t normal for her since she was friendly with my previous cat. She sensed something I didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

After a few days, I let the new cat out of my back room. That was a mistake, though not at first. On the third introduction, the male cat I was boarding viciously attacked my cat.<\/p>\n

Even though I have experience with animals, I made a few big mistakes. I detail what I did wrong so that you can avoid my mistakes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to introduce a new cat to your cat<\/h2>\n

Dogs are easy to introduce to each other but cats are not. Do your research before attempting to introduce a new cat to your cat(s).<\/p>\n

The quotes below are references to other articles on this subject. I reworded the tips and advice so that I did not have to provide a lot of sources.<\/p>\n

Stop aggression between cats: Why do cats fight<\/h3>\n
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This is the sweet girl who met her match: Luna. “You shouldn’t have been hissing!”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Here is a summary of why the new cat I was boarding attacked my cat Luna:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe change in routine or environment can stress a cat.\u201d – & – \u201cBe aware of warning signs.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. First off, the cat was stressed being in a new environment. It\u2019s better to hire a pet sitter that comes to your place than to board your cat.<\/p>\n

2. The cat was constantly moving its tail when I was in the back room with him. He also did not seem to like me petting him.<\/p>\n

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That’s one angry cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. My cat was constantly hissing at the cat. She sensed something was wrong and I did not. The thing is though that she stopped hissing by the 3rd day. I supervised all 3 introductions, and the first two were event free.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost cat on cat aggression can be prevented by spaying \\ neutering them while they are kittens.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3.. I did not notice in the woman\u2019s email that she mentioned her cat was a male who was not neutered. That was the first major mistake on my part.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnow the new cat\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

4. The owner did not know if her cat was ever around other cats. I should have never introduced them, at least without some precautions (see below).<\/p>\n

My mistakes<\/span><\/strong>: Missing the fact that the cat was not neutered, and having no history about the cats\u2019 interactions with other cats.<\/p>\n

* <\/b><\/span>Don\u2019t introduce a new cat to your cat if you have a similar situation.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to stop aggression<\/h3>\n
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Catfight about to happen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There are some safeguards you can take. I should have prepared for the situation to turn bad.<\/p>\n

\u201cSafely introduce the cats.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. You can use a cat carrier or a harness for the aggressive cat. The problem with my situation was that I thought it was my cat that would be the aggressor.<\/p>\n

2. Use an electronic cat door that can only be opened by a collar on the \u201cweaker\u201d cat. I did not have this at my place, but it is a great idea.<\/p>\n

\u201cControlling first impressions: letting the cats see each other and using pheromones.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. I kept the new cat in my back room that had to doors with glass panes for the cats to see each other. I should have trusted the instincts of my cat Luna<\/p>\n

4. Using a pheromone diffuser to calm all the cats in the house by mimicking natural cat odor. I did not know about this product or else I would have used it.<\/p>\n

Though my cat stopped hissing at the new cat, the new cat was still agitated. I missed the small warning signs and should have trusted my cat.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How to break up a catfight<\/h3>\n
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Cat aggression toward other cats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

“You can\u2019t easily break up a catfight unless you wear protective body gear.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1. Use loud sounds to scare the cats. Clap your hands, bang kitchen pots together, or try a whistle or air horn.<\/p>\n

Some of that sounds ridiculous (air horn or pots) but the pictures of my injuries should make you embrace the ridiculous. I had a swelling on my arm the size of a small egg \u2013 within a minute of being either scratched or bitten. It happened so fast that I\u2019m not sure if I was bitten.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry throwing a soft object like a pillow near the cats.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2. That would not have worked for my situation. Both cats were under my couch and when Luna came out both cats moved too quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a week, let the new cat roam your home.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. Oops! I only waited for 3 days. There is no way I will attempt another introduction. I feel like a prisoner in my own place.<\/p>\n

During the 3 introductions, the new cat was moving through my place at a fast pace. I should have noticed that he was still anxious.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I got mauled by the new cat<\/h4>\n

This cat was going after my cat aggressively, not defensively. Maybe it was because she was hissing at him for the 3 days.<\/p>\n

I followed the fight through my place trying to grab either cat, but I grabbed the wrong cat. He scratched and I think he also bit me. A lot of blood was coming out of the side of my forearm. Here are some photos.<\/p>\n

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Look at the two vampire-like wounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Car
Lots of scratches everywhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

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Scratches on the other side of my forearm (didn’t know I was so hairy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t follow the rule \u201cDon\u2019t try and break up a catfight\u201d. At least, don\u2019t try it without full body armor. I\u2019m lucky that the bite did not become infected.<\/p>\n

In case your wondering how the situation turned out, here is what happened:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. After I dropped the cat that bit me, I immediately grabbed my arm to stop the bleeding.<\/li>\n
  2. At the same time, I noticed my cat Luna went into the back room, so I shut her in there.<\/li>\n
  3. I wrapped a towel around my forearm and grabbed a cat carrier.<\/li>\n
  4. Luna was not very cooperative with getting in the carrier (I wonder why).<\/li>\n
  5. I shut her in a bathroom, then wooed the angry cat into the backroom and locked him in there.<\/li>\n
  6. Then I let Luna out and checked her for wounds and she was fine. My wounds though were prety bad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I had a lump on my forearm the size of an egg which was probably from the blood that swelled up beneath my skin.<\/p>\n

    Since the attack, I haven\u2019t dare open the door to the backroom. I have to go through the basement, up into the yard and then through my back door to feed the nasty cat. That is why I feel like I\u2019m a prisoner in my home.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

    Don\u2019t make the same mistakes I made. And if your cat that is hissing at the new cat, then trust the cat you already know. Their senses are better than ours. Consider the following<\/p>\n

    1. Don\u2019t bring a new cat into your home that isn\u2019t fixed.<\/p>\n

    2. Take your time introducing the new cat to your cat(s).<\/p>\n

    3. Have someone to help you when you do make the introduction.<\/p>\n

    4. Take every precaution to make sure that all the kitties get along, and most importantly, don’t get injured.<\/p>\n

    I wish you luck and don\u2019t get injured as I did!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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