INTERPRET YOUR CAT’S SCORE:
My cats scored mostly A’s and B’s
Your cats are likely to see themselves as being part of the same cat family. They will generally have friendly, amicable relationships and benefit from each other’s company.
It’s still important to bear in mind that the social dynamics within multi-cat groups can change, and sometimes even two cats that used to get along well can start to experience conflict in their relationship. For example, if one or both of your cats are still young, be aware that their personalities can change, especially after they reach sexual or social maturity. It can be quite common for two cats that got on very well as kittens to naturally drift apart and become more aloof or less tolerant as they mature. Other factors such as changes in the cats’ health or their social or physical environment might also negatively impact relationships between cats.
Be sure to periodically check in on your cats’ relationship and be mindful of the more subtle indicators of tension between them (refer to the check lists in the quiz). You can also manage their physical environment in a way that helps to prevent possible cat-cat conflict from occurring.
My cats scored mostly C’s
Your cats behave more like colleagues or acquaintances than friends or family. While there may be no obvious signs of tension between them and they may appear to co-exist relatively peacefully, it’s unlikely that they enjoy living together all that much. When they are in close proximity, this will usually be due to shared interests, rather than because they actually want to spend time together. Their relationship is probably built on the principles of tolerance and conflict avoidance and this is usually what helps to keep the peace. Be careful not to miss some of the possible, subtle signs of tension between these two and make sure to manage their environment in a way that supports their peaceful co-existence.
My cat scored mostly D’s and E’s
One (or both) of your cats is likely to see the other as an enemy and they are clearly less than thrilled about their current living arrangements.The hostile situation between your cats has the potential to compromise their sense of well-being and is unlikely to fully resolve itself without your support and intervention. First of all, it can be very useful to try to understand the potential reasons why two cats might not be getting along. This can help you to then decide how best to manage the situation.