Chinchilla Cat

　　 generally do not attack animals or people except rodents, but when other enter their territory, they will initiate an attack, which is called territorial aggression; when they are hurt or stimulated causing pain, they also launch attacks, called pain-induced aggression. Both behaviors are considered normal aggression.

　　There are three types of abnormal aggressive behaviors in cats: male fighting behavior, fear aggression, and petting-induced aggression. Male fighting behavior generally occurs when male cats reach about one year old, involving scratching or biting each other. Prevention is achieved by neutering the (castration), which generally terminates male fighting behavior after several days or months. Alternatively, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections of medroxyprogesterone acetate can be given to stop fighting.

　　Fear aggression often occurs in nervous or timid cats. Visits from strangers, sudden fright, or being punished by the owner can trigger this type of aggression. Prevention involves eliminating these unstable factors, feeding favorite food, and gently stroking the cat. When the cat calms down and is no longer afraid, this aggression will automatically cease. Cats with more severe symptoms can be given oral sedatives three times daily at 1-2 mg per kilogram of body weight for about 7 days.

　　Petting-induced aggression mostly occurs in male cats due to excessive pampering by the owner, causing the male cat to bite or scratch the owner when unguarded. Prevention involves stopping this excessive pampering and administering subcutaneous or intramuscular injections of medroxyprogesterone acetate.