| Is Your Cat Too Aggressive? We must remember that a cat's normal instinct is that of a predator. Traits such as stalking, chasing, leaping, pouncing, swatting and biting all come natural to a cat. The exercise sessions you have with your cat probably include most of these activities. But, what if your cat becomes too aggressive during play time? The fun can quickly become uncomfortable or even dangerous for the pet owner. Why the sudden switch in your cats play? Usually it is caused by one simple thing. BOREDOM!! Cats need more exercise than most owners realize. The lack of exercise combined with a lack of owner interaction can cause a buildup of unused energy. As a result, the cat becomes too rambunctious during it's play sessions. Those funny little swats at your hand with claws sheathed now become vicious swats with claws fully extended! Gentle mouthing of your fingers becomes a gnawing bite! Ouch! Hope it's not the kids turn for play time with Miss Kitty! Unfortunately, our response as owners only serves to make matter worse! The normal response would be to play less and less with a "crazy" kitty to avoid getting attacked. That response sure won't get kitty the much needed exercise and interaction that is causing the aggressive behavior. So, how to fix the problem? First, understand the need for "together" time. Schedule as many short 10 minute play sessions as you can. Incorporate many of the afore mentioned traits in a variety of ways. Give your cat the attention it craves. Second, be on the lookout for an aggression switch. If your cat begins to show rough aggression, simply leave the room. Don't give the cat any more attention, not even negative attention by scolding. Just ignore it and leave the cat alone until your next scheduled play session. It takes time to be a good pet owner. Unfortunately, many owners forget that their pet is a living, breathing creature. We expect our pets to behave, forgetting their natural behavior patterns are actually in their genes. For professional tips on transforming your cat's behavior problems (as well as teaching her some neat tricks from sit and stay to roll over, play dead and fetch!) Complete Cat Training comes highly recommended. You can visit the Complete Cat Training site by clicking the picture link below. |
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