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Well, you want to have a well
trained cat that's friendly and has good behavior most of the time.
But cat aggression and biting is a frustrating and all too common part of having
a cat or kitten as a pet.
But did you know that there are 3 types of aggressive cat behavior?
Well, it's an important first step to realize that biting and aggressive cat
behavior falls into 3 main categories:
a) Offensive aggression in cats
Has you cat ever bitten you and keeps going for ages? And has this ever been
triggered by petting your cat too hard or fast?
You were seeing the cat in play mode but now has transformed into biting behavior.
It occurs a lot more easily in less socialized cats (they have a lower threshold)
than well socialised cats.
b) Playful stalking in cats
Has your cat ever ran up to you just to bite your ankles? This kind of bitign
behaviour is often caused by you stopping playing with your cat before the cat
wants to.
Sometimes it even happens if he thought that you were going to play with him
but didn't do so.
c) Defensive aggression in cats
This is a more unusual biting behavior but should be watched out for.
You'll see your cat bite you or have aggressive behavior but then he runs and
withdraws to hide underneath a piece of furniture.
This type of aggression may be caused by a medical problem such as pain somewhere
or hyperthyroidism.
If you suspect this at all, then see your local vet.
Touch training for cats can
be done, and requires some patience.
It's rewarding when you can do this and enjoy each others company without worrying
about getting bitten or scratched - what other cat owners take for granted!
So which one is your cat showing?
If it's type 3, see the vet.
For types 1 and 2, you can train your cat to not bite you and to tolerate you
touching him or her.
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