Any cat lover can attest to the fact that felines are wonderful pets to have. It is a really warm feeling to have a kitty purr while snuggling up against you. Others just like the overall personality of the cat. However, since some cats appear wild or out of control due to aggressive behavior, cats often get a bad rap. If your cat has seemed to become overly aggressive, your job is to figure out where the behavior comes from and try to change it.

There are different types of aggressive cat behavior. Pain Aggression is of immediate concern. If your cat has always been sweet and mild mannered and is now biting and scratching, you should take it to a vet right away. This aggressive cat behavior may be the only way he can tell you he is hurting.

The most common aggressive cat behaviour is Play Aggression. Normally, it is the owner who induced this behavior. Everyone loves to wrestle with their kitten. As the cat gets older it won't understand that it can hurt you or why you don't wrestle any longer. Unfortunately, this behavior can scare others and give your cat a bad reputation. Getting the claws removed only fixes a symptom, not the problem. Instead, try giving them toys and dangling objects to play with so that wrestling is not their favorite pastime. Also, a loud hand clap can stop aggression.

When a cat is backed into a corner, it is on the defense. Sometimes the cat may become violent when it's been over stimulated and can misbehave if it feels anxious or afraid. When something like this happens, it is the owner's job to recognize the warning signs of the cat so it can be safely removed from the situation. Every now and then, the aggression may be misplaced when a cat sees something through the window that upsets him; it may act aggressively towards you instead. If this happens, the cat may react with a growl or hiss and will most likely need a break.

There are other types of aggressive cat behavior, such as Maternal, Dominance, and Territorial. If a cat has kittens, it may be overly protective of them, it is the owner's job to trust the maternal instincts of the cat and leave the kittens alone. Dominance aggression is more complicated and the only way to treat it is to remove attention until the cat is gentler. Territory fights need to be broken up and the cats separated to their own quiet spaces immediately. Making life boring will be the best way to get them to behave.

The most important thing to remember is that punishment will never fix aggressive behavior. If you feel you need help or their might be a deeper cause to the problem, you should look to a cat whisperer for help. Whisperers have a good knowledge of cats and they relate to them very well, like a therapist. You can find some online that can give you advice. However, for very difficult cases, it might be best to get a whisperer to come to your home.