Why My Cat Does Not Like Other Cats

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My indoor cat doesn't like other cats but he like all other animals.

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  • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi,

    I’m not sure about your cat’s background, but it could be a socialisation issue. If your cat wasn’t in regular contact with other cats when he was a kitten, he might not have learned how to communicate with his own kind and now rejects their presence. It could also simply be a communication breakdown.
    It’s also possible that repeated bad experiences with other cats have made him wary or stressed.
    Perhaps he is also resource guarding when another cat comes into your flat. In these cases, he’ll tend to be aggressive not because he dislikes other cats, but because he refuses to share his home.
    Or, quite simply, it could just be your cat’s personality.

    The main thing is not to force any contact between your cat and others. If you really want him to become more sociable, you could perhaps speak with your vet or a veterinary behaviourist to see what options are available to help your pet socialise better.

    As long as he isn’t showing signs of stress, boredom, or unhappiness, it isn’t the end of the world if he doesn’t like other cats. After all, maybe he’s just too good for the rest of them! 😉

    Best wishes,
    Laura

    Translated from French
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