How To Deal With
Aggressive Cat Behavior

Aggressive cat behavior can be upsetting and frightening. An angry cat hissing and growling with his ears back and teeth showing is pretty scary. And if you've ever been bitten or badly scratched by a cat, you'll know how unpleasant that is.

Some cats are more naturally cantankerous than others. You'll probably never turn a naturally confrontational cat into a totally docile ball of fluff, but if you know the reasons why he's acting aggressively, you may be able to put changes in place that will improve his behavior to an acceptable level.

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There are various reasons for aggression in cats. Each has a different solution.

If your normally placid Kitty has suddenly and inexplicably started being aggressive, it may be because he's sick. Take him to the vet to rule out any possible medical cause for the aggression.

If illness isn't the reason for his bad temper, here's a list of other possible reasons. Please click on the text links of those that you think may apply to your cat for more detailed information and suggested solutions.

Aggressive Cats that Fear Humans

Aggressive Male Cat Behavior

Angry Cat Behavior During Play

Cat Aggression During Petting

Dominance Driven Angry Cats

Maternal Cat Aggressive Behavior

As long as you can identify the cause of the aggression, you should be able to stop it, or at least reduce it to a level where you can remain relatively scratch and bite free.

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