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Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss. They use these weapons.

Cats are naturally aggressive. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on November 29, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2022

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 best books on the domestic cat: … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged african asian wildcat, aggressive cat, cat aggression, defensive cat aggression, evolution, provoked cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression, redirected aggression, transferred aggression | Leave a reply
Shelter cats are sometimes not given a chance to show their friendly character

Gentle petting and speaking to shelter cats reduces stress, improves their health and adoptability

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2022 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2022

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 shelter cats are not stroked and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged aggressive cat, animal shelters, cat assessment, cat character, cat shelters, defensive cat aggression, shelter cats, shelter staff, volunteers | 1 Reply

11 types of domestic cat aggression and how to resolve them

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2022

This is an outline of 11 different types of domestic cat aggression that you might be confronted with and how to resolve them. They concern both aggression towards other cats and human caregivers. Intercat – territorial aggression – this commonly … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Aggression | Tagged cat aggression, cat facts, defensive cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression, redirected aggression | Leave a reply
Don't try this at home

Cat lover discovers rescue cat is not aggressive but scared

PoC avatarPosted on August 12, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 12, 2021

I think this video is instructional. I also like the woman who has a YouTube channel (MeloCat). She loves cats and I guess you might say that she has too many cats in a small apartment but we’re not gonna … continue reading…

Posted in defensive aggression | Tagged cat personality, cat personality types, defensive behaviour, defensive cat aggression, timid cat | Leave a reply
Domestic cat defends herself from attacking cobra which gets a face full of claws

Defensive, hissing domestic cat slaps down attacking cobra (video)

PoC avatarPosted on August 5, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 5, 2021

Note: This is a video from another website. Sometimes they are deleted at source which stops them working on this site. If that has happened, I apologise but I have no control over it. I have no idea where the … continue reading…

Posted in defensive behavior | Tagged cat aggression, defensive behaviour, defensive cat aggression, predators preying on cats, snakes | Leave a reply
Picture of how a Scottish wildcat should look when photographed

Pictures of cats: how the Scottish wildcat should look in front of a camera

PoC avatarPosted on January 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2021

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 for their aggressivity in the nicest … continue reading…

Posted in Wildcat | Tagged aggressive cat, cat aggression, defensive cat aggression, scottish wildcat | Leave a reply
Anxious looking cat

Do cats worry about their owners?

PoC avatarPosted on December 7, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 7, 2020

After considerable thought, I’ve decided that domestic cats can worry about their owners especially if the relationship is one of a mother cat who perceives the ‘owner’ as one of her kittens which is very plausible under the right circumstances. … continue reading…

Posted in anxiety | Tagged anxious cat, bond, cat mothering, defensive cat aggression, human to cat relationship, kittens, mother cat | Leave a reply
Man attacked by his cat

Nice cat attacked owner as he excitedly opened his Christmas present

PoC avatarPosted on November 11, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2020

On YouTube, there are 8,309 comments for this video and not one, that I can see, answers the question why this nice cat attacked his owner when he opened a Christmas present. They all make jokes about it which I … continue reading…

Posted in human causes of cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, cat attack!, defensive cat aggression, provoked cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression | 1 Reply
Cat hissing

Why is my cat hissing at me all of a sudden?

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2020

The question implies that your cat has not hissed at you before and therefore the relationship is good. Despite this, at the time that she hissed at you, she perceived you as a predator. A threatening cat faced with a … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, cat behavior explained, cat behavior problems, cat behaviour, defensive cat aggression, domestic cat behavior, hissing, home diagnosis, human to cat relationship, strange cat behavior, stranger cats | Leave a reply

Fearless domestic cat has attacked 10 dogs

PoC avatarPosted on September 6, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 6, 2019

This ginger tabby-and-white domestic cat living on the Surf coast, Victoria, Australia, is quite fearless in the defence of her/his territory. We don’t know his gender so I’ll refer to him as male as he is called ‘Sam’ although it … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, Cat News, defensive cat aggression | 7 Replies
Little devil cat turned into an angel

I thought I adopted the wrong cat but I adopted the wrong technique

PoC avatarPosted on March 31, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2019

This is a story by Mona Ahmed. She says that she thought she had adopted the wrong cat who behaved terribly towards her. She hissed and scratched. She describes her as a terror. “A little black devil who liked attacking … continue reading…

Posted in ownership | Tagged cat behavior, defensive cat aggression, respecting the cat | Leave a reply
Cat attacks men and not women

Community Cat Attacks Passing Men But Not Women. Why?

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2019

A Turkish community cat attacks men but not women. The video clearly shows this. People are scratching their heads as to why this happens. The cat is outside a market in Istanbul, the country’s largest city. The cat’s antics have … continue reading…

Posted in cat aggression | Tagged cat aggression, community cat, defensive cat aggression, female cat, provoked cat aggression, reasons for cat aggression, stray cats of Turkey, turkey | 1 Reply
Defensive cat body language video

Defensive cat body language. A good example on video.

PoC avatarPosted on January 20, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 20, 2019

This is a good example of what I would describe as defensive cat body language. Of course, it normally takes place between adult cats who are in a stand-off. They might be trying to avoid a fight by forcing one … continue reading…

Posted in cat body language | Tagged Cat Body Language, defensive cat aggression | 1 Reply
Picture of Kung Ku cat

Picture of Kung Fu Cat

PoC avatarPosted on August 28, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 28, 2018

This picture of a cat in what appears to be a defensively aggressive posture has been called the ‘Kung Fu Cat‘. It’s meant to be an amusing label. I know I am a grumpy old complaining man but I don’t … continue reading…

Posted in Pictures of Cats | Tagged defensive cat aggression, frightened, pictures of cats, scared cat | Leave a reply
Defensive kitten refuses to release his cat toy

Unnecessary row erupts on Facebook over cute funny cat video

PoC avatarPosted on June 11, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2018

This is funny, cute kitten video but some commenters on Facebook say that it is cat abuse and teasing which will make the kitten aggressive. For some peculiar reason a row erupted over this really nice little kitten video. He … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Aggression | Tagged cat behavior, cat owner, cat toy, defensive cat aggression | 2 Replies

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