We have two cats that have been together since we adopted them six years ago. The male, George, is large (18 lbs) and neutered, the female, Zart, is 7 pounds and was not spayed. They are indoor cats and have no contact with others. The have always gotten along very well, though Zart is probably more dominant.
Recently, this happened twice: Zart attacked George is a very aggressive manner - really fighting, not playing or play-fighting. Each time, something triggered it. The first time, I accidentally stepped on George's tail, he yowled, and Zart went after him. Today, a bug ran across the floor, both cats started after it, but then my wife screamed when she saw it. Zart again went after George.
Although I separated them and she seemed to calm down, a few hours later when George approached her, she attacked him again.
Help! What's going on?
Thank you.
Recently, this happened twice: Zart attacked George is a very aggressive manner - really fighting, not playing or play-fighting. Each time, something triggered it. The first time, I accidentally stepped on George's tail, he yowled, and Zart went after him. Today, a bug ran across the floor, both cats started after it, but then my wife screamed when she saw it. Zart again went after George.
Although I separated them and she seemed to calm down, a few hours later when George approached her, she attacked him again.
Help! What's going on?
Thank you.