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Many people do not understand why one minute our cats can be loving, affection, and playful, and then the next minute our cats are biting, hissing, and pouncing us. What causes them to behave this way? Is it something we did? Can it be stopped? Well, of course it can. We simply need to understand our feline friends a little better.

We need to first understand that cats are domesticated animals, but animals none the less. They still have instincts. Instincts to hunt, and pounce, and play roughly. So it's in their genetics to behave this way. Even though the attacks on humans are usually just of the playful kind. They still hurt.

It is important to prevent this kind of behavior that your cat is properly socialized. This process needs to start as early as possible. If you can start when they are kittens. If not your grown cat will still get the idea. Here you will need to expose your cat to many different kinds of people. People with different skin colors, of different genders, and with different voices. The more people they are exposed to they less likely it will be that they will be surprised by anyone. Plus, NEVER let your cat play roughly with anyone. If your cat bites, or scratches during play. Stop playing immediately, and in a stern voice say "OUCH!" Now, leave them alone for a while. After a few interrupted sessions they'll get the idea."

Cats are also subject to over-stimulation. If your cat only likes to be handled for three to five minutes at a time, don't push the issue. You have to let them make the calls in this case if you don't want to get bitten or scratched. It's not a matter of them trusting you, it's just their cat attitude that determines the length of time they will let you handle them.

Sometimes there are underlying health issues that may cause your cat to become aggressive. Remember, cats cannot talk and therefore they express their malaise in different ways than we do. If you pick up your cat just like you always do and they react negatively, they may be experiencing some sort of discomfort. Regular vet examinations will help you detect any such anomalies early.

Simply realize that your cat can't react the way you do and won't. Learn how to read the signs, and give them their space. You and your cat will have a long and strong bond for years.

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