Why Cats Get Jealous and How to Handle It Calmly
Khushi dwivedi | Feb 13, 2026, 11:00 IST
Yes, cats get jealous too—and here’s why
Image credit : Unsplash
Cats may seem independent, but they can experience jealousy when they feel their territory, routine, or bond with their human is threatened. This article explains why cats get jealous, common triggers like new pets or attention shifts, and practical, gentle ways to handle feline jealousy without problem, stress or punishment.
Cats are very emotional pets and form a deep and strong bond with their owner that's why they attached easily and very strongly with their owner and the one who treat them with care and love they return their love with love and attachment , that's why when the owner or the person adopt a new pet or cat start caring for the other one and sharing the attention, love, care with the new adopted one they start getting jealous because of having a fear to share and might lose their owner which they don't want they are happily dependent on their owner and love to live this way.
![Jealousy in cats is more common than you think]()
Jealousy of the cat can be seen in many ways like they became to clingy never letting the owner to go and leave them pretend to be sick when other one come between them start pushing the owner or the new pet or cat sometimes ignore commands food and behaving strangely meowing continuously to the owner or the pet changes in eating, sleeping and other habit are the some common sign of jealously in cat.
How to Handle
![Decode your cat’s jealous behavior]()
Patience leads to the success always make sure to not let the cat feel left out or alone don't change the routine maintain it like usual , give equal attention, love and care to both the pet praise the cat and as much as possible don't scold or give any punishment to the cat this will lead them feel alone and unloved and the separation anxiety will attack and this will increase the jealousy of the cat always maintain the calm and positive behavior until both the pets become friends and start adjusting with each other.
![Understanding your cat = a calmer home]()
When the cat behavior starts getting aggressive and not change or the cat start being alone skipping meals and activity this is the sign to consult a animal expert or a veterinarian to help your cat to improve their behavior and treat the pet as guidance to heal them rapidly and healthy.
Celebrate the bond with your pets, explore Health & Nutrition, discover Breeds, master Training Tips, Behavior Decoder, and set out on exciting Travel Tails with Times Pets!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Signs of Jealousy
Jealousy in cats is more common than you think
Image credit : Unsplash
Jealousy of the cat can be seen in many ways like they became to clingy never letting the owner to go and leave them pretend to be sick when other one come between them start pushing the owner or the new pet or cat sometimes ignore commands food and behaving strangely meowing continuously to the owner or the pet changes in eating, sleeping and other habit are the some common sign of jealously in cat.
How to Handle Cats Jealousy
Decode your cat’s jealous behavior
Image credit : Unsplash
Patience leads to the success always make sure to not let the cat feel left out or alone don't change the routine maintain it like usual , give equal attention, love and care to both the pet praise the cat and as much as possible don't scold or give any punishment to the cat this will lead them feel alone and unloved and the separation anxiety will attack and this will increase the jealousy of the cat always maintain the calm and positive behavior until both the pets become friends and start adjusting with each other.
When You Need Help
Understanding your cat = a calmer home
Image credit : Unsplash
When the cat behavior starts getting aggressive and not change or the cat start being alone skipping meals and activity this is the sign to consult a animal expert or a veterinarian to help your cat to improve their behavior and treat the pet as guidance to heal them rapidly and healthy.
Celebrate the bond with your pets, explore Health & Nutrition, discover Breeds, master Training Tips, Behavior Decoder, and set out on exciting Travel Tails with Times Pets!
Frequently Asked Questions
- When to consult an expert?
when your cats behavior get aggressive and depressive and don't change over time. - Why do our pets get jealous?
because they get attached easily and have a separation anxiety and the new pet will take their place. - Most common sign of jealousy?
skipping meals , change in behavior, became aggressive, barking and pushing to the other pet.