In many cases, cats simply offer claws in return for fingers. Who doesn’t know the sudden claw-first grab after a tummy rub that’s gone on too long? Why does my cat attack me?
Sometimes, however, cats exhibit behavior that is problematic in its aggression. These kinds of attacks are not defensive and can inflict unexpected and occasionally severe damage.
If you’re finding living with your cat increasingly stressful because of aggressive behavior towards you, keep reading.
This may be an issue in male cats, even neutered ones. Males have an instinct to grab and bite during mating. Sometimes this behavior persists instinctively, causing unwanted damage to owners.
Cats are predators. They hunt things. And when they’re young, a lot of play is focused on learning to hunt. Unfortunately, sometimes the only prey available is you.
Sometimes a simple answer is the right one. “Pay attention to me!” Cats tend to need your focus at inconvenient times. And when you least expect it, you might get pounced on with claws and teeth.
You know what happens if you walk in on a tense situation and try to calm it down, only to have the conflict turn on you? Cats can do that, too.
Cats like to be aware of their environment. They want to be assured of what’s going on. Unexpected noises are not on their favorite lists, given their heightened senses.
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