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.

It's very common for cat behaviour to manifest itself in play aggression. Typically the owner incites this behavior by riling up his cat. Wrestling with a kitten can be fun, but as the kitten grows it usually doesn't understand that it can hurt you and will still attempt to wrestle. Strangers who witness this behavior are often shocked or horrified, and it is this that gives cats a bad name. De-clawing your cat may stop the scratching, but you've only treated the symptom and not the real problem. Try to give them a new hobby instead of wrestling, like playing with toys and dangling playthings. Loudly clapping your hands can stop a cat in its tracks when it is about to attack.

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.

Aggressive cat behavior can come in one of three forms. Maternal behavioral issues surface when a cat has kittens and becomes overly protective. In this case, the only solution is to back off until the kittens are older. Dominance aggression is slightly trickier to deal with, and you must take your attention from the cat until his behavior changes. Territorial behavior leads to territory fights between two felines, whereupon the fighting cats must be separated. Removing all amusements and diversions will make an aggressive cat calm down, usually.

Unfortunately, disciplining a cat will never stop aggressive behavior. If you don't feel you have the ability to deal with the behavior, or other issues may be causing the problem, perhaps you should enlist the services of a cat whisperer. Whisperers are well-versed in dealing with cats and their personalities, very much in the same manner as a therapists. Sometimes, their services and advice can be found online. In difficult to treat situations, however, you may need to arrange for a whisperer to make a house call.

Cats make wonderful pets, but some cats have a tendency to exhibit aggressive cat behavior. Playful aggression is common in cats, and may surprise bystanders, but is usually not a serious problem. Cats that feel themselves to be under attack may suddenly turn violent, and it is up to the owner to prevent this cat behaviour. Maternal, territorial, and dominance aggression are typical forms of aggression displayed by cats at different times for different reasons. A feline therapist, or cat whisperer, can help you to understand and correct your cat's aggressiveness.