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always remains on the top of the list of concerns when a cat injures somebody. It is very important to check if the cat attacking has been vaccinated against rabies, a potentially deadly disease. Proof vaccination is fundamental, and if the cat was a stray, animal control should be called immediately.

Any time your cat exhibits sudden or unusual aggression, it is a good idea to have the vet see your pet to exclude some medical conditions. Indeed, there are some medical conditions that may cause aggressive behaviors in cats. These can be pain induced (like petting your cat's ears when your cat has an ear infection) or related to a condition such as a cat suffering from hyperthyroidism. Once any medical conditions have been ruled out, your vet may refer you to a cat behaviorist and your vet may also prescribe some medications to accompany therapy in order to make it more effective.

As seen, cats may attack for several reasons, but the underlying cause remains always the same: fear. If your cat is generally fearful, try your best to ensure you provide a quite, calm and relaxing atmosphere. Using pheromone plug ins may be helpful at times. Last but not least, aalways remember to stay calm when dealing with your aggressive cat and to never punish a cat that is displaying aggressive behavior.: doing so would only aggravate the problem.

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