We get kittens to be our pets and to warm our hearts. However, things can change dramatically over time. If you notice that your furball is showing signs of anger and aggression, this is cause for concern. It's important to respond as quickly as possible if this behavior persists. Let's look at some of the main reasons why cats experience changes in behavior.
A sad experience
A cat's childhood greatly influences its subsequent life, character, and relationships with people and other animals. And if it has memories of horrific abuse, they will periodically surface in the present.
This reaction may pass with time if the owners are kind and gentle. Never yell or threaten to hit her, as this will help her forget the past experience.
Severe stress
Stress can be caused by a variety of factors. For example, you bring a new pet into the home. It's natural for the cat to feel insulted and unwanted, which can lead to aggression.
In this case, it's necessary to reconcile the two animals. This process can be lengthy, and the cat will resist. If the stress is caused by something else, find a way to eliminate it.
Disease
Problems with the body's functioning can negatively impact a cat's well-being. If a cat reacts to you with apprehension, threatening to bite or scratch, it's hinting that something is wrong.
Take him to the vet so they can assess any ailments troubling him. Once fully cured, he'll be as affectionate and joyful as ever again.
Breed
Independent cat breeds don't require close human contact. As kittens, they were playful and couldn't bear to spend time without their owners.
A grown cat gradually distances itself from its owner, causing the owner to believe something is wrong. The owner tries to pet and play with the cat more and more often, but ultimately only receives hostility. Avoid pestering these breeds; give them freedom of movement.
Loneliness
Cats, despite their innate independence, cannot function without their owners. Even if an animal doesn't show affection, that doesn't mean it's absent.
If a cat is left alone for a long time, it will feel deeply hurt that its owner dared to do such a thing to it. Longer periods of solitude lead to it becoming weaned off companionship and losing its need for it.
