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No matter how long mankind has been domesticating animals, they are still at their core the wild creatures we took out of their native habitats long ago. All it takes is a perceived threat from any direction to set your cat off. The problem that many cat owners have is that they tend to anthropomorphize (apply human traits to) their cats. No matter what you think or do, your cat is a cat, not a human, and you cannot understand exactly what they are feeling if you try to apply human rationale to it.

A minor problem that plagues some cat owners is pouncing. In general, pouncing is funny when cats do it to each other, other animals, or inanimate objects, but they can cause injury and serious infection when they playfully bite their owner's toe. All you have to recognize is that cats still have that predatory instinct in their genetics and have it in them to attack things. It is a good way for them to expend energy and it's perfectly natural. Just be aware of it and be ready; give your cat plenty of toys and other things to take out their frustrations onbesides your toes.

Another important key to a calm and loving cat is socialization. This is actually the most important. As soon as you can, start socializing your cat with not only yourself but other people as well. If this isn't done you cat will learn to be fearful of people and that's where the most severe cat bites and attacks are rooted from. Be sure to pet, love, and praise your cat regularly. This will keep your cat from fearing people, but instead to associate them with love and affection.

Now, after your cat is socialized, know your cats limits. All cats, or all animals for that matter have a limit. When your cat starts to look irritated after a session of playing, or petting, stop what you are doing immediately. You don't want your cat to have to send out a physical warning. Respect your cats boundaries, and you will be a lot happier with the relationship you two have.

Health problems can also cause a cat to display aggression. Cats can't speak to express how they feel, and so they act out in ways that they understand. If your cat reacts negatively to normal petting or scratching, they may not be feeling well and should be taken to the vet. Regular veterinary examinations are always a good idea for any pet owner and will help you detect, identify, and treat any problems early on.

All you need to do as a cat owner is see things from their point of view every once in a while. Don't apply human emotions and motives to your cat; they have a different way of reacting to things than we do. In order to control your cat's aggression, all you need to do is have a pretty good grasp of animal behavior and actively on making your cat the best pet they can be.

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