My cats are fighting after one returned injured. How do I stop it?

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I have two indoor cats.simba and garfield. Simba(male)had been out for a day & returnd back with some injuries. But the another cat is not recognizing him in just one day! She is fighting with him continously. They are both kittens of same mother..have grown up together. I am not able to understand her behaviour towards him. Any advice to overcome her behaviour or to end the fight btwn them? Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

This is very common when a cat escapes or stays at a vet for a very long time, as their scent changes can stress out the other cat in the household. A good first step is to bring Simba to a vet ASAP, especially if he is injured, to treat all injuries and make sure he doesn't have any illnesses that could be passed onto your other cat. Once he is healthy, you can begin to reintroduce them again slowly, either by sniffing each other through a door, or by providing plenty of places for both cats to hide and get away from each other as needed. If a fight does break out, separating the two and trying again later is best. Pheromone diffusers such as Comfort Zone may also help, as well as providing extra food, water, and litter so that they do not compete or fight over shared resources.

My cats are fighting after one returned injured. How do I stop it?

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