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OR EVEN THIS Protective Aggression This type of aggression is usually very specific and the result of lack of socialization. This was the type of aggression Motor displayed when I entered his territory with a dog. Motor had been socialized with people coming and going into his space - but never in his 9 years had another animal trespassed onto his territory in his presence. Cats will fight ferociously and furiously for their territory, as did Motor. A mother cat may also fight or attack to protect her kittens. Read more on your cats territorial behavior.

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IT COULD BE THIS Fear and Anger Aggression Cats that have not been adequately gentled and socialized during kittenhood are generally suspicious and fearful of people. If they don't like being approached, touched, handled or picked up, they often tell you so by biting and scratching. Even cats that are socialized can become angry or frightened in certain situations. Maybe they don't like being picked up by a stranger (the vet) and getting jabbed with a needle (routine vaccination). Some cats are fine until its bath time. Every cat has its limits. The more gentling and socialization kitty receives during kittenhood, the less likely a situation will come up that will frighten or anger the cat. Read more on your cats social behavior. Once a cat learns that its aggressive display is successful at warding off the perceived threat, the more likely the cat will act aggressive again. In other words, the cat is rewarded for acting aggressive because the threat or annoyance goes away. In this case, we have unintentionally trained the cat to be aggressive. If I reached out to pet a cat and it aggressively struck out at me, I most certainly would obediently withdraw. I don't want to get scratched or bitten. Now the behavior becomes even more difficult to cure and the cat more dangerous to handle. This almost sounds like a no-win situation, but never fear, remedies for this type of behavior will be covered, so read on! Territorial and Protective Aggression This type of aggression is usually very specific and the result of lack of socialization. This was the type of aggression Motor displayed when I entered his territory with a dog. Motor had been socialized with people coming and going into his space - but never in his 9 years had another animal trespassed onto his territory in his presence. Cats will fight ferociously and furiously for their territory, as did Motor. A mother cat may also fight or attack to protect her kittens. Read more on your cats territorial behavior. OR THIS Over Stimulation and Excitement Aggression An often perplexing case history involves a cat that one moment lies peacefully purring on the owner's lap, happily accepting affection; and the next moment, erupts into a rage of claws and teeth. The owner is shocked by the sudden attack. It's actually normal behavior for cats to have quick reversals of mood and behavior. There's a fine line between enjoyable petting and irritating handling. Once the petting reaches a certain threshold, the cat will reject any further touching. The cat says, "Stop it!" by biting or scratching. Perhaps a sensitive or painful area was unknowingly touched. Continuous pleasurable stimulation can overexcite the cat causing aggressive behavior. The cat becomes sexually excited and the resulting aggression is a part of normal sexual behavior. Health Sometimes a cat will suddenly act aggressive for medical reasons. Any abnormal behavior or sudden change in behavior should be checked out by your veterinarian as soon as possible. If you spend time with your cat and get to know him, you will notice any changes in his behavior and habits right away. If there is a sudden change, don't assume your cat is misbehaving. Check with your veterinarian first. If kitty gets a clean bill of health, then look at it from the behavioral viewpoint. Remedies for Aggression and Cat Biting Common Sense When trying to solve any problem, especially with cats, it is important to be realistic and patient. Don't push your cat beyond his limits then get frustrated because he isn't living up to your expectations. Give him some considerations and don't expect him to necessarily change to suit you. If your cat often becomes over-stimulated with 5 minutes of petting and stroking, then stop at 3 minutes. Don't push him over the edge and then wonder why he bit you! In this type of situation, cats usually give other warning signs that they are going to bite. Watch your cat and notice his body language when he gets over stimulated or irritated. Usually the ears will flatten, he will turn and stare at you, or his tail will start to flick. If your cat has lived all his life in a quiet, private home and you suddenly bring in a bus load of noisy, rambunctious children, don't expect your cat to accept this. Training a cat to stop play biting is relatively easy with both adult cats and kittens. However, training a cat not to bite in fear and anger is best and most easily accomplished in kittenhood. If you have an older cat who has been biting for many years, it is going to take much more time and energy to cure it. But this doesn't mean you shouldn't start. Many older cats can be taught to accept situations without reacting aggressively. It just takes longer and requires more of your patience. However, the payoff is tremendously gratifying. Sometimes it's OK to take the path of least resistance. Instead of trying to resocialize Motor and break down his territorial barrier, I will accept it and respect it. Life is too short for both of us to change his behavior now. OR THIS Play and Predatory Aggression Cats are predators. They are not farmers. It is in their instinct to hunt down and kill. Even though you provide a gourmet diet for kitty, he still needs to practice his hunting skills whether you like it or not. Predatory behavior is often characterized by long periods of lying in wait and stalking followed by an explosion of activity - the attack. It's common for a cat to creep up to a sleeping owner and playfully attack them in bed. Some cats sit quietly, staring at a wiggling toe, then with lightening speed, they pounce and attack. Other cats lie in wait under furniture until a foot passes by, then their claw reaches out and grabs. Cat play is an extension of their predatory nature. It provides the cat with the opportunity to develop and sharpen its hunting skills, even if it never needs to go out and catch its own dinner. Although your cat may be playing, playful bites can still hurt and cause injury. Read more on predatory behavior. Read more on rambunctious and hyperactive behavior.

5 Answers  |  Asked By: Rre232   14

SHE EITHER WANTS ATENTION OR SHE DISLIKES YOUR MUM LEAVING BECAUSE SHE WAS ENJOYING THE TIME, UNTIL YOU MUM LEFT SO TRY TO DISTRACT THE CAT SKITTLES WHEN SHE GOES TO THE BATHROOM.

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just wondering

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it is wierd because my cat jumped right over me.

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my cat midnight loves milk

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my cat loves it but my buds cat hates it.

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