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QuestionHow do you calm down an aggressive cat?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThe best way to calm an aggressive cat is to back off and give them space to calm down. Avoid making direct eye contact, as this is a challenge to the cat and will only heighten their arousal. -
QuestionHow do I get my cat to stop attacking me?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianTry to figure out what triggers the cat to attack and under what circumstances it happens. For example, some cats lash out when stroked for too long. In this scenario, limit the petting to a few strokes, then stop and leave the cat alone. -
QuestionWhy do cats hiss at their owners?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianHissing, although a sign of aggression, is often a clue the cat is outside their comfort zone. This can be something as simple as the owner looking directly at the cat, which the cat interprets as an aggressive challenge. -
QuestionHow do you tame an aggressive cat?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianIt takes time and patience for the cat to first tolerate your presence and not run away. However, some aggressive (especially feral) cats never advance beyond this to tolerate being handled. Sadly, you can't force a cat to be tame.
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