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Why are two cats howling at each other?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
Two cats howling at each other may be in heat, so they are meowing to attract the opposite sex to mate. In this regard, owners can choose to breed the cat or perform sterilization surgery on the cat to alleviate this phenomenon. In addition, howling may also occur when two cats quarrel, such as fighting for food or territory, etc. This situation mostly occurs between two male cats. Once discovered, the two cats must be separated in time to avoid another conflict.

1. In estrus

If two cats of different genders howl at each other, it may be that they are in estrus. In addition to howling at each other, they will also engage in other behaviors, such as peeing everywhere. , restless, wanting to run away and go out, etc. Therefore, when a cat is in estrus, you must close the doors and windows at home to prevent the cat from jumping off the building or running away from home. If there is a need for breeding of cats, it is recommended to breed them after one and a half years old to avoid dystocia and other problems in cats that are too young. If there is no need for reproduction, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital for sterilization surgery at a staggered estrus period.

2. Quarrel

If two cats of the same gender are howling at each other, it may be a quarrel, such as fighting for food or territory. No matter what the reason is, the owner needs to keep the two cats separately in time to avoid injuries caused by fighting.