For the human-feline relationship to be truly beneficial for both one and the other, there must be mutual respect, both for the species and for the individual in particular. When this fails, trust is broken and it can take a long time to regain it.
To help you and your furry, we are going to explain why does my cat attack visitors and what you have to do so that he can cope better, calmly.
Is My Cat Dangerous To Humans?
No cat is dangerous. However, there are cats that do not like fuss or gatherings. One of my cats, Benji, prefers to go up to the bedroom where he will be until the visitors leave whenever there is a family meal, or directly go out in search of his friends on the street and not come back until late.
It is like that. There are very sensitive cats that get very overwhelmed and need a space where they can go and be calm every time visitors come.. And you have to leave them; If we didn't, that is, if we forced them to be with us, it would most likely not end well.
Why can it attack visitors?
There are several reasons why it could attack, and they are:
- Contact intolerance: It may be that he has not been used to being a puppy, or that he simply does not like to be petted. If we do, it may hiss, scratch, or bite to tell us to stop.
- Feels overwhelmed: He may be a very cuddly cat, but even he can feel really uncomfortable if we are constantly stroking him.
- They are harassing him: either by people or other furry ones, if they do not let you be in a relaxed area, you may have the need to defend yourself.
- Pain: if you are sick or have pain in any part of your body, when a person caresses you, they can react by attacking you.
What to do to prevent it from doing so?
Observe him. Watch him for any changes in his body language. If you see that he moves his tail quickly, if he moves his ears back and if his pupils also dilate, he will be telling you that he does not want you to continue stroking him. Tell your visitors about this too.
For the situation to get better, play with your cat. In pet stores you will find a wide variety of toys, but at home you sure have a rope or cord. Only with this your feline can have a lot of fun.
And remember: that your cat attacks you does not mean that he does not love you, but at that moment he does not want you to caress him anymore. Play with it and you will see how you will have a pleasant time 😉.