Scientists analyzed cat videos to figure out.
are any social behaviors that include threatening, aggression, and submission. Cats in this group vocalized and had recurring bouts of inactivity; 32% of cats from the sample landed in this group.: this group included 28% of cats and was more closely associated with the playful group than the agonistic group. Cats in this group interacted for prolonged periods with pauses in between.
As a crosscheck, these behavioral categories observed from the videos agreed fairly well with how the four authors, experts in cat behavior, described each interaction.If your cats are wrestling, they are most likely playing. When there is friction between cats in a multi-cat household, they tend to avoid physical contact. Instead, they’ll use offensive or defensive maneuvers that don’t involve extended direct contact, such as slapping.
The intermediate group is the tricky one. It contains elements of both playful and agonistic behaviors, though was more closely related to the playful than the agonistic group. This suggests play couldIn particular, the authors observed frequent breaks within the interaction, which may allow cats to reassess their partner’s interest in playing and avoid escalation from play to aggression.
The study focused on obvious behaviors anybody can observe, but cats can be quite subtle, too. They also use facial expressions, ear, and tail placement, and pheromones to communicate. These subtle signals may be just as important in differentiating between what is playing and what is fighting.But if your cats don’t get on as well, you might need to watch for signs of agonistic behaviors. The tension between cats is not always obvious but can affect their physical and mental health.
If you are unsure if your cats are really getting along, seeking help early from an expert in cat behavior can prevent a cat-astrophe.
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