Why are my two cats suddenly fighting after years of getting along?

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My 2 oldest cats grew up together, while they were kittens-3yrs they were fine with each other bt the past few years they have been always trying to fight each other, I've been trying to get them not to fight. They'll be fine for a little bit bt will stare each other down and try to fight again, can someone please explain why they're acting this way now? They don't play at all, only try to fight we stop them when they do. They get along with the other animals just fine bt not each other.

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this problem! Unfortunately, this can sometimes happen - cats who got along well as kittens may not like each other much once they both reach social maturity. So it's possible that they just may not be compatible housemates, sadly :( If you want to see if this is something that can be worked out successfully, I would recommend making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist who can evaluate both cats in person and help you understand why they are fighting. He/she can also put together a detailed plan to work on the problem, and may also recommend medication for one or both cats to help with the aggression. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org

Why are my two cats suddenly fighting after years of getting along?

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