Curbing Your Cat's Aggression
Excerpt : Most cats are not aggressive towards people, but if you have one that is, it can be a nightmare. Cat bites and scratches are not normally as harmful as those from a dog, but it's still not very nice
Most cats are not aggressive towards people, but if you have one
that is, it can be a nightmare. Cat bites and scratches are not
normally as harmful as those from a dog, but it's still not very
nice being attacked by a cat as an adult, and even worse if
you're a child.
Although aggressive cats are nowhere near as common as
aggressive dogs, there are still more than 20,000 cases of
cat-scratch disease in the United States annually. If you are
bitten
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or scratched by a cat, it's important to clean the wounds
with an antiseptic solution as soon as possible.
So, why exactly do cats turn aggressive and attack people? Well,
there are several reasons:
A cat in pain can tend to lash out. If a normally good-natured
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and have it checked out for illness or injury.
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properly socialized when younger, or a cat that has been
mistreated at some time in its life, can lash out through fear.
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normally reserved for prey, at an owners hands or feet. This can
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i.e. the cat attacks the owner
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when it cannot get at its
intended target - another cat it can see or smell.
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aggression:
Have the cat looked over by a vet for signs of illness or injury.
Scale down the amount of physical contact with the cat.
When it goes into 'attack mode,' startle the cat with a loud
noise etc. as a diversionary tactic.
Play with the cat 'at arms length' by using e.g. a toy on a
string held away from the body.
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cage, particularly
if a young child is at risk.
Don't make prolonged eye contact, always look away from the
cat's eyes after a few seconds.
Don't use physical punishment. This will only make the cat more
aggressive.
About the author:
Chris developed Bakersfield Pets Photo Gallery as a place to
showcase photos of his family's beloved cats.
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