Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss.
The title sounds too negative. It almost sounds as if it was written by a cat hater. But no, the words come from the world’s most prolific and best-known veterinarian/author in one of the...
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4 ways to pick up a cat (cooperative, apprehensive, frightened and aggressive)
The way you pick up a cat depends upon their state of mind. Even cooperative cats might not like to be picked up. The caregiver should be aware of their cat’s preferences. They should...
Gentle petting and speaking to shelter cats reduces stress, improves their health and adoptability
It’s been found that when shelter cats are gently petted and talked to their chances of developing an upper respiratory infection are reduced. They are healthier because their immune system picks up. And if...
If my cat attacks someone, am I criminally responsible?
The answer to the question will depend on where you live because each country has their own animal and general criminal laws. However, I would expect that what I say here will apply to...
Woman hospitalized after savage attack by Bengal cat causing deep wounds
Sheffield, UK-news and views: Barbara Neal claims that her neighbour’s Bengal cat attacked her savagely without provocation (see my comment at base of page, she did provoke the cat without realising it). She says...
Are Bengal cats dangerous?
Bengal cats are not dangerous, no more so than any other domestic cat, but let me expand on that statement because it is quite important to do so. The first point to make is...
Pictures of cats: how the Scottish wildcat should look in front of a camera
If you are photographing a Scottish wildcat (and it will be in captivity almost certainly) you are going to get a fierce look as you can see in this photograph because they are renowned...
How to calm an angry cat
How do you calm an angry cat? The first thing to do is to remove yourself from the vicinity of the angry cat. Don’t force the issue. This action in itself will solve a...
Different ways for vets to learn how to deal with angry cats
Here are two videos showing how vets and veterinary staff deal with angry cats in their care. The interesting aspect of these instructional videos is that the first is using a real patient and...
Woman wants her cat’s love but he bites her to the bone. Advise please.
Cath wants Milo her cat to love her and like to be petted but she says that he is not normal and attacks her all the time.
Cat attacks female owner after she hides in suitcase (video). What happened?
What in the name of God happened here? It is shocking and peculiar. It shows how terrifying the domestic cat can be if they perceive a person as a hostile creature. They can do...
I say that this Maine Coon is being intimated by his owner
This video shows a very vocal grey tabby Maine Coon in a hedge. His owner is out of frame and talking to him. There is a bit of a discussion going on on YouTube...
I have to declaw my cat because he attacks me 3-6 times a week. Please help.
This lady is seeking help to find a reason not to declaw her cat who in my opinion was never properly socialized and who attacks her 3-6 times a week because he switches to his wild cat persona at the drop of a hat.
The Woman Who Refused to Give up on an Angry Cat: Sarah’s Story
Patience and plenty of TLC can turn around an aggressive cat. It has happened many times. Often it concerns feral cats. In this instance a rescue cat became aggressive because of an unfortunate incident. It took patience, wisdom and commitment to get things back on track.
Wife calls 911 for help as family cat attacks her husband
We can file this one in the “unusual category” although it has happened before on at least two occasions (a waste of police time) so it is not that unusual. A family cat holds...
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