Dealing with Aggressive Behavior in Pet Cats
Siamese cat
1. If it is a lonely old , try adding a kitten to accompany it. Because an old and young cat are more easily accepting of each other, but note that the kitten should be brought home by someone the old cat does not know. This person's appearance is to prevent the old cat from associating you with the kitten and feeling jealous.
2. If the old cat shows hostility towards the kitten, it helps to call the kitten "the old cat's kitten," as this can create a positive connection between them. Also, when talking to the kitten, talk to the old cat at the same time to engage it and foster normal contact between them, cultivating their relationship.
3. If the is particularly nervous around someone, try describing that person as "the cat's person," for example, "This is the cat's Lily, and it is Lily's cat," to associate them together. This can dispel the cat's tension and anxiety toward that person, but it requires repeated practice.
4. Cats are easily affected by their owner’s emotions. As the owner, you should engage in stress-reducing exercises and activities so that both you and the cat can relax.
5. Some owners visit hospitals to use sedatives to control the cat’s emotions, but merely trying sedatives is a temporary fix; for effectiveness, it is essential to rebuild the cat’s behavior alongside sedative use, which helps reduce triggers for aggressive behavior.
6. Music also has a relaxing effect on cats and can reduce their aggressive behavior. Therefore, you can play your music accompanied by gentle background tunes, which also helps soothe the cat.
7. When a cat feels nervous, it naturally uses its claws to attack its enemy, so you should frequently trim the cat’s nails. When trimming, it is best to have another person hold the cat to distract it.
In summary, most cat aggression is caused by emotional stimuli, so owners should avoid any situations that might affect the cat’s emotions. Do not punish the cat for aggressive behavior, as punishment may increase its stress and make it more aggressive. Note that cat aggression can sometimes be a serious problem. If you feel things are becoming uncontrollable, please contact your veterinarian immediately and seek help from a behavior expert.
