Aggression
Aggression in Cats Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on how to manage your cats's aggressive behavior.
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The cat that bites or scratches its owner exhibits behavior which can be very disconcerting and confusing. The most common cause of aggression can be linked to pain or discomfort brought on by illness or injury.A healthy cat, especially a young one, will spend some part of its day engaging in active behaviors and playing. Normal play activities are running, climbing, stalking, pouncing, biting and clawing. Most owners find this play acceptable and amusing when
Cats have very powerful natural responses to stress. A raccoon encounter will activate a whole cascade of internal hormonal interactions that produces the "flight or fright" response. The stressful situation would be the start of the release of epinephrine (adrenaline), cortisol, and other stress mediators in a cat’s body. These have many effects. In the short-term, they produce increased body temperature, increased alertness and activity, increased heart rate, eye (pupil) dilation, piloerection (hair stands on
Once aggressive behavior in cats has developed, it will take time and patience to stop this behavior in its tracks. However, successful behavioral modification in even the most aggressive cats is possible using these tips and techniques.If a cat suddenly develops aggressive behavior, the first thing pet owners need to do is take the cat to a veterinarian for a complete physical check up. Painful conditions, bacterial infections, viral infections, and parasitic infections can cause