| An aggressive cat can be very dangerous to | | | | behavior. |
| other animals and the people in your household. | | | | Once your cat is given the all clear sign as to his |
| Not only are cat scratches and bites painful but | | | | health the next step is to learn the signs your cat |
| they can become infected and leave permanent | | | | gives off when he is about to become aggressive. |
| scars. For smaller animals in the household, cat | | | | Turned down ears, the sudden dilation of his eyes, |
| aggression behavior can cause permanent injury | | | | and rippling of the skin on his back are all signs |
| and even death. To treat cats aggression, you | | | | that a cat may be getting ready to attack. Also |
| must first know it's cause. | | | | look for a cat going into a crouched position as |
| There are many reasons for cat aggression | | | | though he is getting ready to pounce, the pulling in |
| behavior. They may be acting out of fear, a need | | | | of his tail and hissing. When you see any of these |
| to protect their territory or to protect their | | | | signs avoid being in close proximity of the cat and |
| offspring (cat maternal aggression), because of | | | | remove anything that the cat seems to be |
| over petting, or due to illness as well as a number | | | | focusing on. Keep a diary noting what seems to |
| of other situations. A cat who learns that his | | | | have agitated your cat. Once you pinpoint the |
| aggressive tactics work will continue to use the | | | | reason for your cat's behavior you can then begin |
| behavior when the situation arises. | | | | working on correcting that behavior. |
| How To Control Your Cat's Aggressive Behavior | | | | Once you know what is causing him to act |
| Treating cat aggression behavior is going to be a | | | | aggressively, then you can research ways to deal |
| long drawn out process. It begins by ruling out | | | | with that specific problem or seek professional |
| any medical reason for the behavior. A trip to | | | | advice on how to help your cat overcome his cat |
| your veterinary will help determine if there is | | | | aggression behavior. |
| some medical problem that may be causing the | | | | |