If a feline friendship has gone awry, changing the lay of the land can help establish a truce.

Start by separating the furry foes, and make sure each has access to his or her own litter box, food and water bowls and private rest area. Then give each cat a daily chance to roam the house for a bit while the others are tucked safely away in another area.

Assuming your cats were previously pals, they probably used to share smells by rubbing up against each other. While they’re maintaining their distance, help keep the love alive by gently rubbing their faces with a shared towel.

When it’s time to test the waters, let your cats first check each other out through a screen or a gate. If friendly behavior ensues, you can reunite the former foes. But any form of aggression means the separation should continue.