Cat Aggression: Types, Causes and Solutions
Cat aggression is almost always understandable once you identify the cause.Types
- Play aggression: young cats biting hands and feet
- Petting-induced: overstimulation - cat bites after enjoying petting
- Fear aggression: cat feels threatened
- Territorial: common with new cats in the home
- Redirected: frustration at one thing misdirected at you
Solutions
- Play aggression: use wand toys, never hands
- Petting: learn your cat's signals and stop before overstimulation
- Fear: give space, remove trigger