Cat Fights

Territorial Cat Fights

I have had Tom cats leave other Tom Cats all scratched up and with pieces of their ear missing. Tom cats are very fierce fighters when it comes to defending their territory. One stray Tom came to our place once, and our three resident Toms had him running for the hills. I had a female cat beat up another female cat that was not fixed, like she was, and it was terrible, as she left her bloody and hurting.

Cat Fights In The Middle Of The Night

I have been woken up by growling and howling catfights in the middle of the night. They may continue fighting each other for hours until one of them backs down and leaves the scene.

Resident Tom

The resident top Tom cat will generally always win the catfights until a younger Tom cat wins the fight and gains the former Tom’s territory. It is sad to see your senior Tom beat up and bleeding because he is no longer able to keep up the stamina and maneuvers that a young Tom had.

Cat Fights Against Wild Animals

Cats that take on skunks or rats will end up with parts of their face bitten up and maybe an ear or perhaps an eye missing. Cats can easily kill a rabbit or a mouse and eat it. Cats do not stand a chance against a fox, wolf, or coyote, as they will grab the cat and shake it to death or bite it in the neck. Please ensure that your house cats are kept indoors at all times, or provide a metal enclosure for them if they are outdoors. If your cat sneaks outdoors, quickly find it and return it to the safety of your home. A declawed cat does not stand a chance as an outdoor cat, since it has no way to defend itself.

Cat Fights With Dogs

Generally, if a cat gets into a fight with a dog, it will be severely injured or killed. Most cats and dogs do not get along well, though there are a few exceptions, of course. We had a small dog that absolutely loved cats. Our dog would share her dog house with them and babysit the Mother cats’ kittens while she was out hunting. Later on, our small dog and the Mother cat went out hunting together as they both would catch mice. Our small dog once caught a mouse, but our cat took it from our dog. However, our small dog managed to retrieve it and swallow the mouse.

After A Horrible Fight, Acess Your Cat And See If They Need Medical Treatment

If your cat is in horrible pain or bleeding profusely, take them to your vet as soon as possible. If you think you can treat them or if you have medicine or bandages at home, use those. If your cat is not getting better, take them to your vet and do not hesitate to do so, as it may be a matter of life or death for your dear feline friend. I hope your cat never gets into a horrible fight of any kind.

I Have Witnessed Cats Fighting With Various Kinds Of Animals Over The Years

Years ago, I had a female cat in a fit with a giant rat. The rat bit her on the face, and she healed up rather quickly. The worst fight was a female cat in a battle with a skunk as the skunk bit her face significantly. Luckily, I put salve on it, and it healed without too much of a scare. She had her rabies shots up to date since skunks are known to carry rabies. One of my house cats was in a fight with a bat. We installed new shingles on our house, and the bat got in that way. My cat was 15, but she wore out the bat, and I was able to get it outdoors. My poor cat was huffing and puffing toward the foot of my bed. One of my outdoor cats got in a fight with our dog. Our dog kept chasing him around the house, and then suddenly, he turned around midway and lunged at her nose with his claws fully extended. She never attacked any of our cats again.

Tom Cat Fights

Years ago, I had three Tom cat brothers who patrolled the farm. If a stray Tom dared show his face on our farm, the three brothers would gang up on him, and he would never return. One time, my housecat snuck out, and the three brothers went after him; luckily, he managed to wiggle himself deep into the bales of straw stored in that building, and he was delighted when I took him back into the house unscathed. Tom cat fights can be brutal as they bite the tips off their ears or leave terrible wounds or scares on each other.

Never Try To Separate Cats In A Fight

If you see outdoor cats fighting, don’t think you can separate them. You may be scratched or bitten and need to see your doctor for rabies shots. If you throw a bucket of water between them, one will run away, perhaps. Sometimes, if you have cat food, you can call them. They may forget about the fight and want to eat. If cats are in a battle for their territory, they will fight until one is the victor. Cats do not back down easily.

Female Cat Fights

One time, my purebred Siamese cat went outdoors and beat up one of my outdoor female cats. My Siamese was a nasty fighter, and I felt so sorry for my outdoor female cat. Siamese cats think they rule over all other cats. Female cats do not fight nearly as much as the males do. They fight mainly to ward off Toms and protect their kittens.

Treating Your Injured Cat

If the wound is not too bad and the rabies shots are up to date, you can put an ointment on it for cats, and it should heal up fine. If it is a deep wound, take your cat to your Vet ASAP. If it smells or looks terrible, seek the help of your Vet. I hope your cats do not get into any nasty catfights.