Questions About Aggressive Cat Behaviors
Is your cat exhibiting aggressive cat behaviors? Don’t feel alone if you are and know that there are lots of resources out there to help you. Here are some answers to some common questions about aggressive cat behaviors.
What types of aggressive cat behaviors are there?
Aggressive cat behaviors can range anywhere from toe biting to all out physical attacks. Some more common forms of feline aggression include: social aggression, petting induced aggression, playful aggression, fear aggression, and territory aggression.
Why is my cat exhibiting aggressive behavior?
Cats can exhibit behavioral changes for several reasons, but stress is usually the primary cause. Stress can take many forms. Stray cats outside the window, a new pet in the house, a new baby, or a change in the household routine.
How do I stop aggressive cat behaviors?
Once of the first things to do is to have your cat spayed or neutered. Then have a medical exam done to rule out possible health causes. In most cases aggressive cat behaviors can be dealt with by simply behavior modification techniques like those found here: Solutions to Cat Behavior Problems
