Rule out an underlying sexual hormone cause for aggression
SPAY OR NEUTER
100
What is the WORST place to pet your cat if he is aggressive?
The rump or tail
200
How would you describe Aggression Related to Touch?
Cats that allow petting for a limited amount of time, then sometimes without obvious warning, the cat acts aggressively (bite, swat, scratch). Some cats purr just before biting.
200
Someone's frustrated ::wink wink:: ...
Sexual arousal
200
THEO PICTURE
GOOD (Relaxed ears, eyes closed, comfortable)
200
What is a way to get the cat to associate petting with something good?
Pair petting with another desired reward (treat, etc.)
200
What is a behavior owners should NEVER use as therapy?
Positive punishment
300
Rule this out first before preceeding with behavior modification/drug therap
Underlying medical disorders/pain
300
Someone thinks he's the king...
Status
300
GUS VIDEO
BAD
300
What can an owner do to be more in control when dealing with a petting-aggression cat?
Pet cat a defined number of times that is known not to provoke the cat. Also, owner should decide when petting sessions should end (not the cat)
300
What should the owner NEVER force the aggressive cat to do?
BE PETTED
400
What are some signs the owner may notice before the cat snaps?
Increase panniculus response when touched on back
Tail thumping
Tenseness
Flattened ears
Dilated pupils
Growling
400
Someone just wants to "have a good time"
Playing
400
YOU TUBE VIDEO
BAD
400
What is some chemical modification that can be used to decrease the cat's anxiety/arousal?
Fluoxetine 0.5 mg/kg SID
400
When is NOT the best time to pet the aggressive cat?