The 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines: Recognition, Prevention, and Management Guidelines support veterinary professionals in understanding social behavior between cats and, more specifically, in recognizing intercat tension, preventing or minimizing its occurrence, and managing stressors. In developing the Guidelines, the Task Force has ...

In developing the Guidelines, the Task Force has modified the five pillars of a healthy feline environment to provide a framework to assist in the prevention or management of intercat tension in households with two or more cats.

Jul 16, 2024 · In developing the Guidelines, the Task Force has modified the five pillars of a healthy feline environment to provide a framework to assist the prevention or management of intercat tension in households with two or more cats.

Intercat tension can occur even in two-cat households, and most frequently occurs when introducing a new cat into the home. These Guidelines aid veterinary professionals and caregivers in detecting and preventing signs of tension, thus minimizing fear-anxiety, stress-related diseases, and undesirable behaviors, and improving the wellbeing of cats."

Aug 9, 2024 · Tension between cats in a home is a common concern, and the 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines clarify how to handle (or even prevent) it.

Aug 7, 2024 · The new AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines offer a wealth or resources and tools to recognize, prevent and manage tension in multicat homes.

The 2024 American Association of Feline Practitioners Intercat Tension Guidelines dispel 10 popular myths about cat behavior, share five pillars of a healthy multi-cat environment and provide helpful graphics, tools and resources to support practitioners and cat owners.

Jun 21, 2024 · The 2024 AAFP Intercat Tension Guidelines are designed to help practitioners understand the social behavior between cats, specifically in recognizing intercat tension, preventing or minimizing its occurrence, and managing the associated stress. In creating the guidelines, the Task Force has adapted the five pillars of a healthy feline ...

Jul 22, 2024 · Provides a detailed algorithm that outlines a systematic approach to preventing, recognizing, and resolving intercat tension; Includes a step-by-step approach to introducing a new cat into a household with one or more resident cats; Includes a range of management tools to promote caregiver education

Signs of Possible Tension Between Cats. Tension between cats can be passive and subtle, or active and obvious. Here are behaviors to watch for: Passive and Subtle Signs: Prolonged Staring: Especially when the other cat is moving. Guarding or Blocking Resources: Such as food, water, sleeping spots, litter boxes, or toys.