We talk a lot about resource guarding in dogs, but not as much time is spent talking about this issue in cats. Why is that? It may be that this issue isn’t identified in cats nearly as often as dogs, though the causes and treatment are very similar. It’s much more common in kittens than in adult cats, as many, many cats grow out of this behavior, if they’re give proper resources and care. Resource guarding occurs when a cat becomes possessive or protective over a resource that they find highly valuable. That resource could be food, treats, toys, a
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