Hello! We've got 2 female cats, age 5 and age 11. They sometimes fight but mostly ignore each other. After some bad experiences we keep them separated when there is not someone home to monitor their behaviour.
The younger one often greets the older one by putting her nose beneath the other's chin, on the older one's neck, and holding it there for several seconds. I am curious if this is aggressive (going for the jugular!) or submissive (putting head / body lower). It is often followed by the older one hissing and swatting the younger one, then them walking in different directions. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
The younger one often greets the older one by putting her nose beneath the other's chin, on the older one's neck, and holding it there for several seconds. I am curious if this is aggressive (going for the jugular!) or submissive (putting head / body lower). It is often followed by the older one hissing and swatting the younger one, then them walking in different directions. Any thoughts?
Thanks!