HELP REDUCE CONFLICT IN A MULTI-CAT HOUSEHOLD

Give Your Cats Their Own Territory

A cat that feels like she doesn't have a territory of her own might start acting defensively or causing conflict. Give your cats their own territory, so they feel more confident.

Create multiple access points for valuable resources and spread these throughout the house and on each floor (if your home has more than one story) to avoid competition for access. This includes providing a litter box for each cat plus one extra box and setting up multiple food stations and drinking opportunities away from the food. You also want to provide enough climbing, hiding, and sleeping areas for all your cats so no one has to compete.

You might also want to set up some cat trees, condos, and window perches around the house. The more territory your cat can "claim" as her own, the more confident she'll feel. Also, only use sleeping perches that are big enough to fit one cat at a time, so your cats don't crowd each other on one perch.

Calming Diffusers Can Help

Setting up calming diffusers around the house can also help ease your cats' stress. The Comfort Zone Multi-Cat Diffuser can help calm your cats when they have to share space in your home. The diffuser mimics your cats' natural pheromones that tell your fur babies everything is safe and okay. Set the diffusers up in multiple rooms where your cats hang out the most.

Slow Introductions (or Re-Introductions) Can Help

Cats are territorial creatures. A bad or quick introduction might lead to your cat feeling more territorial and defensive. To help reduce fighting later on, slowly introduce a new cat into your home.