For example, just a few minutes ago, a kitten purred softly when you scratched his ear, and then suddenly launches sharp claws directly into the hand of the owner! And there is an even more impressive situation when a kitten decides to take the owner’s leg for a tree, and without modesty develops his ability to climb. The owner could be happy if the little kitten did not have such sharp teeth and claws.
So what makes a furry angel become a devil from time to time and how to deal with such behavior?
Kittens often bite and scratch during stress. Consider the common causes:
- You may be violating his privacy.
- Pets can be jealous of their owner to other animals and their smells.
- A direct look in the eye. At eye contact with cats, there is an intention to dominate.
- Cats have much sharper hearing than humans. The range of perception is three times wider. Cats are especially sensitive to loud sounds, they can be annoying.
But there is also good news. All the sounds of cats will be divided into old, which they already know, and new. Familiar sounds, even very loud – cats are not afraid, they are used to them. But the new ones, even barely noticeable ones, are very confusing.
The causes of stress are varied, and it’s the attentive owner’s task to understand and eliminate the cause of their baby’s aggressive behavior.
WHY DOES A CAT ATTACK THE OWNER?
It often happens that the animal begins to show aggression towards humans. Why does a cat attack its owner? There can be many reasons for this behavior, and, unfortunately, it is not always possible to correct it.
- During the game. In the wild, this activity is not so much fun as honing hunting skills. Usually, domestic cats do not need to attack anyone. However, there are cases when the animal gives free rein to his instincts. As a rule, the reason for such attacks may be the poor upbringing of the cat.
- The cat rushes to the feet of the owners when they go. Usually, this behavior is typical of kittens, because they are not yet trained in normal behavior, but it happens that such attacks can afford adult animals.
- Cats can attack or hiss at people when they want to get something from them (for example, if an animal wants to attract attention or eat).
Sometimes the owners themselves, unknowingly, encourage feline aggression. This often happens during the game. The cat, allegedly playing, attacks the owner, who does not pay attention to the fact that the animal behaves aggressively, and continues to play with the pet, which further encourages and provokes the gallows.
METHODS OF COMBATING AGGRESSION IN CATS
What to do if a cat attacks its owner? In fact, there are few options in this situation. Your main task will be to make it clear to the animal that aggression is unacceptable and that any manifestation of it will be punished immediately. Try the following methods of raising cats:
- Once you have been attacked by your pet, he should be punished immediately. Loudly cursed him, shame. You can also spray the cat several times with a spray bottle of water.
- Try to play with the cat more often and give it more time. This will help her expend extra energy and she will behave more calmly.
- f the cat is attacked by a cat, the cat should not be allowed to sleep with her for several nights without letting the animal into the bedroom. If the cat meows and scratches at the door – ignore her attempts to get into the room. This method will show the animal who is in charge of the house, and eventually, the cat will behave more calmly.
Remember that you need to punish a cat not so much by physical methods as by psychological ones. The use of force in such cases can only worsen the situation and make the animal even more inadequate. Concentrate on the cat to understand which of his actions are unacceptable and displeasing to you. It is not necessary to consult a veterinarian in this situation. The specialist will be able to give more detailed recommendations for raising a cat, as well as check the presence of pathophysiological disorders in animals.
