Anyone who’s owned a cat carries scars on their hands and fingers. Literally. But that’s normal for feline owners.
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?
If you’re finding living with your cat increasingly stressful because of aggressive behavior towards you, keep reading. You may be able to identify one of these as a cause.
When cats are not conditioned into appropriate play, they can learn problematic behavior, even when they don’t intend to inflict damage.
Like many animals, when a cat is experiencing extreme anxiety or fear, it can turn to aggression.
If your cat suddenly becomes aggressive when touched, this may be a red flag. And there could be several different ailments that provoke an attack.
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.
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