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Anyone who loves cats will tell you that they are great pets. Many make this statement because of how much love cats show when they cuddle up with you and purr. Others may say that it is because of the way a cat carries itself. Unfortunately, there are cats that are aggressive and for many this gives cats a bad name, and if your cat has suddenly become aggressive this is something to get taken care of quickly.

There are different types of aggressive cat behavior. Pain Aggression is of immediate concern. If your cat has always been sweet and mild mannered and is now biting and scratching, you should take it to a vet right away. This aggressive cat behavior may be the only way he can tell you he is hurting.

Cats often exhibit play aggression. And most of the time, this cat behavior is a result of the owner's behavior. Wrestling with kittens is fun, but when a kitten matures, it cannot know why you no longer want to play with a cat that bites and scratches. What's worse is that other people can find this behavior frightening. Declawing your cat is not the answer. Instead, try to distract your cat with dangling objects and other toys so that they learn a different type of play. If your cat gets too aggressive, clap your hands loudly to show your displeasure.

If a cat gets on the defensive, it can act like it is backed into a corner. A cat who has been over stimulated may suddenly turn violent. If they feel worried or scared, they will certainly misbehave. It is an owner's responsibility to learn their cats warning signs and remove it from the source of the agitation. Sometimes there can be misplaced aggression. If a cat sees something out the window that disturbs him, he may take it out on you. When this happens, it will normally growl and hiss and needs a time out.

Aggressive cat behavior can come in one of three forms. Maternal behavioral issues surface when a cat has kittens and becomes overly protective. In this case, the only solution is to back off until the kittens are older. Dominance aggression is slightly trickier to deal with, and you must take your attention from the cat until his behavior changes. Territorial behavior leads to territory fights between two felines, whereupon the fighting cats must be separated. Removing all amusements and diversions will make an aggressive cat calm down, usually.

Unfortunately, disciplining a cat will never stop aggressive behavior. If you don't feel you have the ability to deal with the behavior, or other issues may be causing the problem, perhaps you should enlist the services of a cat whisperer. Whisperers are well-versed in dealing with cats and their personalities, very much in the same manner as a therapists. Sometimes, their services and advice can be found online. In difficult to treat situations, however, you may need to arrange for a whisperer to make a house call.

Any cat lover can tell you that cats make great pets. There is no better feeling then when your cat purrs and lovingly cuddles up against you. Others love the dignified way a cat carries itself. But if your cat becomes aggressive, it needs to be addressed immediately. There are various reasons for aggressive cat behavior, namely pain aggression, play aggression, over stimulated aggression, maternal aggression, territorial aggression, and dominance aggression. Punishing a cat will never correct aggressive behavior. Getting help from a cat whisperer can uncover the roots of your baffling cat behaviour and set you on the path to having your mild mannered kitty back again.