Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Maternal and Paternal Aggression in Cats

Like mothers and their babies close, if anyone has a litter of kittens, especially if they are very young, very aggressive female queen. Even if your cat will usually tell you really want to maternal instincts kick in and he can be aggressive.
Maternal aggression
Maternal aggression in cats is very unpredictable. Some will go hiss when they see you approaching, some prosecuting if you get too close. While most nursing cats have a pretty good idea who to trust and who can be a threat, be prepared for the unpredictable.
It is important that your cat has a warm and secure nest for the birth of kittens. She has an easy access to food and fresh water and litter box. For the first few days and weeks, he will not leave the kittens to eat and relieve themselves. Make sure that nobody, including himself, to get the kittens while they are still very young. This is the same as you do not want too many people to hold your newborn baby. You want to protect it from possible damage.
As the kittens grow and more adventurous, you can start dealing with them and socialize them to accept human touch. This is a very important part of the growth of a kitten. As the kitten grows, your cat may have more 'freedom' they took.
To prevent maternal aggression in your cat, have her spayed. It's as simple as that. And despite the old wives tale, it is not necessary for your cat have one litter before sterilization. If you want "all" to keep your cat for any reason, sure he could, while in heat.
Paternal aggression
It is quite rare, but occurs in some wild and domestic cats. A male may kill the kittens of a woman who had crossed with another man should be regarded as a "competitor. It goes back to the days of feral cats killing the offspring of a competitor to prevent the genes. When the kittens were dead, the men are so free to mate with women as soon as she came in heat again, allowing him to pass his genes to another generation.
If you notice any signs of aggressive paternal your tomcat, you must ensure that women and babies are kept in a safe place, out of reach. If you know a hive of women in your area, to warn them to keep their cats and kittens likely.
Again the solution is simple. You have a cat neutered as early as possible. Ask your veterinarian about. In the Tomcat no hormonal factors influencing the behavior does not occur. The possibility of paternal aggression have been removed, your Tomcat back to a normal happy cat. If you do not want your cat neuter for any reason, you have to keep him in the house where he was unable to mate with a woman. This has the added bonus of helping to prevent the spread of feral cats to avoid.

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