Cat playing up

[Englishbird]

Hi guys, can anyone offer any ideas on my cats behaviour. He is normally a very gental soul, although has always had a killing streak. But he has started attacking his brother, and they have always been really close. A couple of years ago at this time of year he went missing for a week, and I don't know whether it's just spring that is getting him all lively or whether he's not going to tollerate his brother anymore. They are both 4 1/2 and neutered.

Any ideas? thanks EB x

[Miss Inquiry]

When you say attacking what do you mean? I have 3 cats (a brother and sister and their son - incest - I know) and at this time of the year they always fight, screaching really loudly at each other whilst rolling about on the floor, biting and furiously kicking each other. I have always assumed they are just playing. When people come over they look horrified, but after about 5 min they all settle down again and 10 min later are licking and grooming each other hapily.

Hopefully yours are not dissimilar and it's nothing serious.

[Englishbird]

Thanks for your answer.

He's not ripping the other one to bits, just sort of establishing dominance I guess. They've always play-fought, but this just seems very one sided. I do hope it's just high spirits at this time of year, they've always been so close, I will be upset if they start not getting on. x

[Miss Inquiry]

My 3 are fiercly independent, one of them coincidentally also went missing last year for a week about this time, after reporting him to everyone I could think of and flyering the whole neighbourhood he turned up again, without a care in the world. Offering no explanation either!! ;o)

Lets hope it is simply the frisky spring thing, someone else might have some good suggestions too.....