January 10th, 2013 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? |
This common type of aggression is the result of a cat becoming agitated by something and then lashing out the nearest human, cat or dog within reach. Redirected aggression is frequently misdiagnosed as idiopathic aggression because the cat can stay reactive for quite a while and by the time the cat parent sees the aggressive [...]
August 27th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? |
I’m getting more and more calls from cat parents who are confused about why they’re getting bitten when petting their cats. Things start out just fine and then suddenly, without warning, the cat turns around and lashes out with either teeth or claws. In many cases the behavior being displayed is called petting-induced aggression. It [...]
April 2nd, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, Unwanted Behavior, What's Bugging Kitty? |
This is also referred to as rolling skin disease. It’s a condition that typically affects younger cats. The cause of hyperesthesia syndrome is unknown but some experts describe it as a neurotransmitter malfunction in the brain during periods of anxiety. It’s not a common disorder but if your cat is experiencing the disorder, it’s a [...]
March 9th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? |
Aggression can be scary – not only for the victim but also for the one displaying the behavior. Since cats prefer to avoid confrontation, engaging in an aggressive encounter usually means they feel backed into a corner. In order to avoid actual physical encounters, cats do lots of posturing and use their bodies to communicate [...]
February 16th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Featured Posts, What's Bugging Kitty? |
There’s a type of aggression that occurs between cats in the same household after a veterinary visit that can be easily prevented with a little planning. This is the kind of aggression you may see when one cat comes home from the veterinary clinic and is either hissed at or actually attacked. For the unsuspecting [...]
December 17th, 2011 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, What's Bugging Kitty? |
When it comes to having an actual physical altercation, cats do everything they can to try to avoid it. The cat who feels backed in a corner with no other option is the one who will engage in a tooth and nail battle. In general, a cat’s first choice is to take the escape route. [...]
December 9th, 2011 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Aggression, Unwanted Behavior, What's Bugging Kitty? |
Have you ever found yourself thinking that your cat was behaving out of spite or because she was mad at you? If you have, you’re not alone. This is something I hear on a daily basis when people call our office about a behavior problem. Your Cat Isn’t Being Spiteful The truth is, your cat [...]
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