Surely you have ever met a cat that, despite living with a family, had a very low tolerance for contact that became aggressive as soon as you touched it, even if it was just a touch. This is a much more common reaction than you think, so in the event that we encounter such an animal, we cannot force you to let yourself be touched, otherwise we would end up with a scratch and / or bite.
The aggressiveness of cats towards people must be treated, with patience, with games and with other methods that we will explain. You have to respect the animal at all times; only then can we get him to change his behavior, or at least don't be violent towards humans.
Causes of the cat's aggressiveness towards people
Before treating it, you have to find out why it behaves like this. There are cats who simply do not want to be petted, just as there are people who do not like physical contact very much, but there are others who have suffered abuse by a human and therefore they have developed an intense fear of them.
Another reason may be because you feel pain or discomfort in some part of your body. So that, it does not hurt to pay a visit to the vet to know if something really hurts. In the event that everything is fine, it will be up to us to determine the cause of his aggressiveness: abuse in the past (or present), or habitual behavior in him.
It's actually a lot easier than it sounds. I'll tell you why: a cat that has been abused, or that is being abused in the present, in addition to being aggressive with people, you will also see that it trembles at certain times, that it stays away from the family, that it does not have much appetite, or that he even relieves himself off the tray. This is an animal that lives in fear, and you will need a lot of patience and, perhaps, the help of a feline ethologist so that you can regain your self-confidence.
How to treat aggressive cats towards people
Regardless of the cause, keep in mind that yelling or hitting him we are not going to get anything. So to treat it we are going to resort to methods that will not be harmful. For example:
Spend time with him
A cat that is aggressive towards its keepers will soon stop being aggressive if they play with it, if they spend time with it. Of course, we should never use our hands, but we will always put a toy (a fishing rod, a box, a stuffed animal) between us and the furry one. Also, from time to time We will reward you with something that you like very much, like cans for cats.
Identify the signs of feline aggression
A cat that is feeling uncomfortable and / or becoming aggressive will start hitting the ground with the tip of its tail from one side to the other, its gaze will turn fixed towards its 'opponent', its hair will stand on end, its ears will stand on end. You will have them backwards (in case you are afraid or feeling insecure) or forward (if you are prepared to attack). Also, it will show its fangs and stick its claws out. It can hiss, scratch and / or bite, so the best thing to do is anticipate and leave it alone.
Natural tranquilizers for cats
If our cat is nervous or has a tendency to be aggressive, not only will we have to take care of it and have a lot of patience, but we can also help it to be calmer by doing the following:
- Spraying with orange essential oil the house, or acquiring candles that have this oil.
- Adding 4 drops of Rescue Remedy from Bach to your food or water.
- Tratamiento con pheromones. These products can be found in veterinary clinics or pet stores.
The aggressiveness of cats towards people can be corrected by being patient and respecting the animal 🙂.
thanks for the data, I will learn to give all the love to my kitten!
Hello Monica,
I really like this post, although I wouldn't talk about 'aggressiveness'. In all the cases described, the cat does not 'attack' but DEFENDS, (which is a big difference). If we know them, we learn their body language and we respect our cats, not 'rubbing' them if / when they don't want to, we easily avoid unpleasant reactions.
A special case is cats that have suffered abuse. One of my feline companions with physical sequelae for life due to serious abuse, took months to let himself be touched, biting reflexively). With a lot of patience and the support of Flores Bach, today he is a super-cuddly cat. By the way, they are 4 × 4 drops / day and although Rescue generally works well for all stressful situations, it is better to treat specific fears and problems with a mixture individualized by a therapist. Orange oil would not advise, because cats do not like citrus smells.
Feline greetings
I'm glad you like it 🙂
It is true that they do not like the smell of citrus, so it is recommended to spray the corners or those corners where the cat does not spend much.
Bach Flowers used on cats, and used correctly, are amazing. I gave mine to Rescue last summer for the holidays, and that August was the quietest we had yet. Highly, highly recommended, especially after having read the case of one of your feline friends.
A greeting.
Thanks to you 🙂
My cat has started with a certain type of fear towards my cousins, I think they have some type of aggression or they do something to him, I will investigate further.
Hello the corporals.
Hopefully you can fix it.
Cheer up.
We're glad you like it, golf 🙂