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Why it's important to manage food aggression

  • Preventing Injury

    Food aggression can lead to behaviors such as biting and scratching, which can result in injuries to humans or other pets in the household

  • Quality of Life

    Managing food aggression ensures that all pets have equitable access to food and can eat in a stress-free environment, improving the overall well-being and harmony of the household

  • Peaceful Mealtime

    By addressing and managing food aggression, you can create a more peaceful and stress-free mealtime environment for your cat, other pets, and yourself

"Food Aggression"

How to manage food aggression

• Feed each cat in a separate area. For instance, feed one cat in the bedroom and the other cat in the living room. This will eliminate food conflict between your cats, help them relax, and be less stressed about the possibility of losing a meal.


• Stick to a consistent feeding schedule. Establish a regular feeding schedule so that cats know when to expect their meals. This can help reduce anxiety and food-related aggression by providing predictability.


• If your cat is showing signs of aggression towards you, place their food down before allowing them into the room. By placing your cat's food down before allowing them into the room you will reduce the likelihood that your cat scratches or bites you when going for their food.


• Increase playtime. Cats are natural born hunters and need outlets for their hunting and stalking energy. To help your cat release energy, try playing with a wand, toy mice, ping pong balls, a feather toy, or anything that encourages stalking / hunting behavior. Prioritize playing with your cat when they're naturally most active (in the evening) because this will give your cat the opportunity to burn energy, feel mentally stimulated, and have fun!