Cats are solitary predators. Domesticated cats can adapt to extended socialization, but those that are content to do so will usually have been kept together as kittens. There are situations when artificial feral groups come together due to scarcity of food or lack of ownership. Kittens brought up together may show mutual socialization and are usually less aggressive towards each other in domestication. However, all wild kittens will develop competitive behaviour towards each other.
Cats will fight over territory, access to food or the attention of owners and, if entire, potential sexual partners. In nature, the loser skulks away to fight over another territory that is not so well defended, or to fight the same battle another day. In the home, the competitive battle lines can be redrawn and refought on a daily basis.
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1 mohammed shadid // Nov 25, 2007 at 6:33 am
how can i wash and clean my cat and she hate water ?
2 jedi // Jul 8, 2008 at 3:18 am
they have wipes you can buy at the pet store. its great!
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