Cats, in general, are small animals – of course, depending on the context. Therefore, they often become “targets” of other animals, making them vulnerable to some types of danger.
Anyone who shares their life with a kitten knows the need for protection, especially from stimuli that could be dangerous to your little one’s eyes. Especially in the external environment they have.
This vulnerability explains why some kittens, however docile they may be, have aggressive behaviors in certain situations.
Most of the time your cat reacts this way because fear. He certainly tried to warn, through body language, that he wanted the person, animal or any stimulus that scared him not to come closer.
Understand the cat body language in this video here:
In addition to fear, some other motivations can cause your cat to be angry or aggressive. Such as genetic predisposition, trauma, protection of territory, change of environments, among many others.
Either way, aggressive behavior can make living with your kitty a little more challenging.
That’s why we’re going to give you some tips so you can help your little one. The goal is that he no longer needs to behave this way. But first, let’s first understand what the symptoms and types of a brave cat
Angry Cat: symptoms and types
As we have already said and as you may have seen in the video above, many cases of aggression – if not all – happen because many times we don’t understand cats’ body language, in other words, the way they communicate.
Cats try to show us in many ways that they are scared, nervous or just want to be alone for a while.
When none of these signs make you understand that he doesn’t want you to get closer, he has a aggressive behavior.
Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the main body language signs of cats, so you avoid getting scratched by your little one.
Some of the main signs your cat wants you to keep your distance they are:
- Stare (Look eye to eye)
- Show teeth
- Arch your back
- Tail pointed upwards
- Ears back
- Dilated pupils
- Goosebumps
Bravo Cat: Causes
The causes of this aggressive behavior can have several motivations. Think of it this way, just as we have moments when we are more impatient, without wanting to talk much, cats also have these moments.
And depending on your personality, you may have these moments more or less frequently. Having little contact with other pets and/or people can further worsen these behaviors.
Especially if the lack of this contact occurs until the first three months of the kitten’s life.
Fear is one of the main triggers for aggressive reactions on your cat’s part. Animals of any species that have experienced trauma, such as spending a long time in cages, aggression or living in environments that are not healthy for their development tend to react aggressively when they feel threatened.
Although, Aggressive behavior can also be a way of defending yourself. A mother, for example, will not think twice before being aggressive to protect her puppies.
Angry Cat: How to Help
As you can see, most of the time our furry friends have this type of behavior because they need time and space for it.
As we also mentioned here, a cat can be angry for self-defense, to protect something it considers to be its own or even due to a lack of socialization. That’s why it’s very important that you socialize your furry friend from a young age.
This way he will get used to different stimuli and people, becoming a more sociable and healthier animal.
If you already have a kitten that is angry or reactive, it’s worth enlisting the help of a professional. Look for one veterinarian specializing in animal behavior to help your little one.
After the doctor’s diagnosis, and if the case is a little less serious, hiring a professional Pet Sitter may be enough to solve your problem.
Here at Pet Anjo, all of our Pet Sitters were rigorously selected and trained and underwent an assessment to be able to remain active on our platform.
What are you waiting for to find a Pet Sitter to help your kitten?
