My cat ran away from an aggressive cat. What should I do?

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One of the stray cats I rescued is very aggressive,but until now she was only bad to the other female,today she attacks my male who is very kind and patient and he got so scarred that he find way to open the door of the enclosure and ran away, I walk after him for awhile but he disappeared in the same wild field where I found the cats,that field is deep and endless,full with wild dogs,he always came home by himself when he's close but this time I'm scared how far he can go,what can I do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 11 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear your cat ran away! It would be best to place out a carrier or humane trap with food in it to see if you can try to catch him, or leave out a dish of food nearby for him to return to. Cats are enticed by smell, so making it smelly or using something such as heated chicken may help, however you also run the risk of attracting wild animals as well. Letting any local animal shelters or neighbors know to keep an eye out for your cat may also help alert you to where he is so you can catch him. As for in the house, making sure each cat has their own space to rest and relax when you can't watch them, and that they can all get to food, water, litter, etc without being bothered by another cat can help reduce fighting. A pheromone diffuser such as Comfort Zone can also help with intercat aggression. If the aggression is continuing or worsening, a vet exam to rule out pain or illness which can cause behavioral changes is best as well.

My cat ran away from an aggressive cat. What should I do?

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