How to calm a kitten

Cats are prone to stress, anxiety, and panic attacks in any situation that goes beyond their usual lifestyle.

Apartment renovations, the arrival of a small child in the house, the owner going on a business trip, or a visit to the veterinarian can be the reasons why a pet’s behavior changes dramatically, causing aggression and fear to appear.

It is not always possible to completely protect a cat from all the ups and downs of life, but you can calm the cat using various methods and means.

Signs of aggression in cats

The reaction to stress manifests itself differently in cats; an inexperienced owner may not immediately recognize fear in the animal’s behavior.

When cats behave nervously:

lick the skin on one side of the body (one paw, one side);
calm themselves by making loud purring sounds;
become completely indifferent to their favorite food or become overly gluttonous;
They begin to gnaw on various objects and chew indoor flowers.

In case of severe fright due to a loud sound or the appearance of a dog, pets:

they freeze in place, flattening their ears, tucking their paws and tail under them;
attempt to escape;
trying to hide in a dark, secluded place.

During an attack of aggression, small predators begin:

arching the back to look larger, inflating the tail and hair on the body;
hiss loudly, snort, howl, showing his teeth;
look closely at the object that causes aggression;
rhythmically whip the tail over the body, twitch it;
hit an approaching object with the front paws with claws extended.

If a panic reaction occurs (if the cat was unable to hide or protect itself), the animal experiences:

copious flow of saliva, similar to foam;
loud scream, heartbreaking meow;
involuntary urination.

Aggression due to fear

It can occur periodically in cats of any breed and at any age. They may be frightened by people, animals, objects, sounds, objects. For example, a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner, loud music, a doorbell, unexpected laughter, etc.

If someone has offended an animal or greatly frightened it, the cat can “take revenge”, i.e. behave aggressively towards this person. Therefore, you should not punish cats, much less beat them. To live peacefully with a cat, it is necessary that the animal trusts those with whom it lives, does not expect trouble from them - and then it will have no reason to be “angry”.

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How to identify the cause of anger in a cat

Domestic cats, unlike dogs, have retained many of the qualities inherent in wild animals. Instinct tells them that danger can come from any object.

Pain inadvertently inflicted on a cat by a person leads to the idea that he poses a danger.

What can cause panic and aggression in an animal:

moving, unfamiliar surroundings;
the appearance of new things, other animals in the house;
strangers (especially if they try to touch or stroke him);
household appliances that make loud sounds (vacuum cleaner, electric meat grinder, etc.);
poor health, illness;
excessive affection from a person;
games with children if the latter begin to cuddle the pet.

Pregnancy and childbirth

When a cat bears kittens, her character gradually changes. In the early stages of pregnancy, she becomes very affectionate and constantly wants to spend time with her owner, but closer to giving birth, everything changes. The animal begins to look for a cozy corner to be alone. The cat is aggressive and won't let you brush it. What to do? It is best to leave her alone and let her lie in the “nest”. After some time, she herself will come to you to pamper herself.

It is important to remember that any loud sounds can traumatize your cat’s psyche, so you need to create silence and give your pet the opportunity to rest peacefully. In this case, the condition usually levels out. Sometimes the veterinarian additionally prescribes special medications that will relieve irritability and improve the condition - these are pheromones, catnip, anxiolytics. It is recommended to use them only under the supervision of a doctor, especially if you have a pregnant or lactating cat.

If she has recently become the mother of furballs, she will try to protect them as much as possible from the outside world. The best thing you can do is not to look into the house or do it very carefully, and only when mom has gone out to eat. You'll have plenty of time to get to know the babies when they're a little older, so don't stress the animal out too much.

Features of the use of sedatives

Often, taking sedatives is a way to normalize a cat’s condition in the period before castration, a long trip, a visit to a veterinary clinic, or home renovations.

Sedative drugs have two types of action: cumulative and immediate. In the first case, you should start giving them to the animal 10-14 days before the expected event.

Often taking sedatives is a good way to normalize a cat’s condition.

Instant-acting drugs act quickly, but are harmful to the body; such drugs should not be used too often.

Popular herbal preparations:

Chemical sedatives:

Important! Before using any sedatives, consult a veterinarian.

Sterilization and its consequences

After castration, cats usually become much calmer. Often this is the determining factor for the owner who decides to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, this is not always true for females. Often a veterinarian is asked that a cat is aggressive after sterilization. What to do in this case? We need to look again at the reasons. There can be three of them:

Stress factors.
Internal influences.
External stimuli.

Very often the animal has pain in the seam, and this seriously affects its behavior. Consult your veterinarian, he will prescribe painkillers. In addition, if a change in hormonal levels is observed, it must be immediately corrected with the help of special medications.

Is Valerian safe?

Important! The herb valerian has long been considered a mild sedative of plant origin, but not for cats.

Valerian acts on cats as a stimulant that can increase aggression, sexual desire, and hallucinations. In case of overdose, an epileptic seizure may develop.

Catnip is also not a sedative for cats.

How to suppress aggression and calm down

You can quickly suppress aggression in an adult animal like this:

Wear thick clothes and thick gloves, take a blanket and wrap the aggressive cat, holding him in your arms until he is completely calm.
Spray the cat with water.
Leave the animal indoors for a while, during which time the anger will gradually subside.
Don't look the cat in the eye.
Prepare in advance a place in the room where the pet can hide.
Do not punish your pet - punishment will only provoke a repeated attack of anger.

A game

Most often this is a feature of the behavior of small kittens. Nature has it in such a way that fluffy balls play out life situations. This applies to fights and defending their territory, but at home, grown-up pets sometimes don’t mind frolicking like little ones.

Aggression can be caused by increased playfulness. The distinctive feature is suddenness. If your pet jumps on you from around the corner, starts hissing and extends its claws, then most likely it is just bored and wants to have fun. He can run sideways around the room, brake sharply, snort and bounce like a ball.

How to calm an active kitten

When a kitten is not sleeping, it always shows increased activity and is full of energy. Every day the little animal grows, learns, and encounters something new. Everything unknown can cause sudden fear or an attack of aggression in the baby.

To calm down an angry kitten or calm a frightened one, you should try using the following methods of influence:

Relieve excessive activity or stress through games.
Use interesting toys that can captivate a small pet (a furry mouse, a ball with a bell on a long rope), putting them out of reach the rest of the time.
Do not stop the game abruptly, wait until the kitten is really tired.
Offer your baby a favorite food or treat at the end of the game.
Ignore the kitten if the behavior becomes aggressive, end the game immediately.
Prepare a comfortable place for your little fidget to sleep (cardboard box, basket, fur house).

Looking for a reason

The first step is to understand where the roots of changes in the animal’s behavior come from. In other words, why did the cat become aggressive? What to do and how to restore peace? Most pet fluffies are affectionate and gentle. As soon as you pet the sissy, he will jump on his knees and begin to hum a purring song. It’s a completely different matter if the pet’s behavior is far from ideal, and even the owner tries to avoid it.

Most often, problems begin in your cat's childhood. If he grew up in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, love and affection, then most likely he will not turn out to be an aggressive cat. What to do if you got your pet as an adult? This is a separate topic. True, this character trait may be due to the characteristics of the breed. For example, Siamese cats are less trainable than all others; Persians and British cats are also stubborn.

How to calm an adult at night

Cats are nocturnal animals.

To socialize their behavior and sleep peacefully at night, you should:

feed your pet before bedtime;
play active games in the evening;
Make sure the litter box is cleaned and fresh water and some dry food are provided.

If the actions do not bring the desired result, you should remove the cat from the bedroom, preparing a cozy place for her to sleep in another room.

More attention

The proverb “A kind word pleases a cat” will be more relevant than ever. During the period of sexual heat, the animal requires many times more affection and tenderness. It's time to test your level of patience - pet, hug and hold in your arms more often, even if your nerves are stretched like a string from endless meows and inappropriate behavior. The only restriction is not to touch the cat in the area of the sacrum, so as not to provoke further attacks of desire. Massage has a good calming effect.

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There is the simplest way to calm a cat before trimming its claws: you need to attach a pair of clothespins (with weak compression force) to the scruff of the neck.

You need to prepare in advance for a long trip by train, car or flight.

This is where psychology comes into play; in childhood, a cat carries a kitten, holding this place with its teeth; if there is compression in the nape area, the animal instinctively calms down and relaxes.

How to calm your pet on the road

For a long trip by train, car or flight, you need to prepare in advance . If the date of the trip is known, it is worth starting taking cumulative sedatives; if the trip was not planned, you can give your furry pupil a medicine that instantly affects the nervous system.

But the most important thing is to get a comfortable carrying bag for your trip. You need to purchase it in advance so that the cat gets used to the new thing. It is necessary to allow the cat not only to examine the bag, but also to sleep in it for several days. Several diapers for the toilet, clean water, dry food - items necessary on a long trip.

Diet correction

Since cats have a weak appetite during estrus, veterinarians recommend following a certain diet. It is better to feed the animal in fractional portions, but throughout the day. In the evening it is advisable to eat light food, and in the daytime you can limit yourself to a minimal amount of food. The main thing is not to overdo it with forced fasting, and if the cat itself asks for some treat, then satisfy all its desires. And one more important point - there should always be fresh and clean water in the drinking bowl.

Signs of aggression in cats

Before “going berserk,” your pet gives clear signals about an upcoming burst of aggression. How to determine that an animal is preparing to attack:

angry grin;
growling and hissing;
mustaches and ears are pressed down;
dilated pupils;
wool standing on end;
a crooked, awkward pose;
looking directly at the target or clearly avoiding eye contact.

The cat looks angry, irritated, on edge, as if he is unable to relax, and explodes at the slightest provocation. Almost anything can provoke such a release of negativity - from the fright of an awakened animal to serious changes in the environment or place of residence. For example, it is almost guaranteed that a cat will “go mad” when there are a large number of strangers, the appearance of a new pet, or when moving frequently.

Aggression can be intraspecific (cat-cat) and interspecific (cat-another animal, cat-human). Also, sometimes the pet attacks and tears objects.

Sometimes the pet attacks and tears objects

The condition can appear suddenly and plunge the living object of attack into psychological shock - the same as the one in which the cat itself is.

Animal psychologists say: signs of aggression in cats very often mask fear and severe stress in which the animal itself is. The cat wants to, but cannot find a way out of the situation and understand it. He can be helped by simply understanding what led to the aggression.

If there are children in the family

This is where there really is a real problem, with which it is not clear what to do. A cat often becomes very aggressive because babies behave too familiarly with her. The freedom-loving animal does not tolerate such treatment, and children selflessly cuddle the fluffy beauty all day long, not thinking about the fact that they could hurt her. You need to explain to your child in advance that a cat is not a toy, but a living creature that needs to be treated accordingly.

How to identify the cause of anger in a cat

There may be several reasons why a cat can react so painfully to its surroundings, and they are not always obvious to the owner.

Fear

The main reason for the “brutality” of a cat driven into a corner by a difficult situation and not receiving support. Such an animal has no other choice but to attack. Any non-standard or unpleasant situation can cause fear - from a sharp sound and bright light to procedures in the veterinary office.

Fear makes an animal's behavior unpredictable

Veterinarians often observe classic aggression from fear. It looks like this:

the cat shrinks into a ball and tucks its tail, trying to become as small as possible;
the cat may urinate, defecate or mark;
horror appears in the animal’s eyes, then anger comes.

Fear forces the animal to express the request with its entire body and behavior: “Leave me alone!” However, the stressful situation continues for various reasons, and the pet decides that he has only one way out - an attack.

If possible, leave the animal alone;
provide shelter (carrying, dark corner) until calm.

In the future, the cat needs to be gently removed from the state of stress and socialized.

The cat was friendly and calm, and suddenly began to hiss and rush at people and animals? Such behavior can be the cause of illness, even with seemingly convincing external signs of her health.

Aggression in a cat can be one of the signs of pain

There are diseases that occur without external manifestations, for example:

epilepsy;
toxoplasmosis;
encephalopathy;
hyperthyroidism;
heavy metal poisoning.

It is necessary to check the pet's health - consult a doctor, do an ultrasound, take blood, feces and urine tests.

If you notice any abnormal manifestations, contact your veterinarian

An aggressive reaction can occur if a person, while caressing a cat, accidentally touches a sore spot. There are also cases of a cat attacking if the owner steps on its paw, or a child causes pain to the animal (pulling the tail, squeezing it). If a cat is over 12 years old, it may develop age-related diseases, for example, arthritis - you should handle an older pet with extreme care.

It is common knowledge that cats sometimes bite their owners' legs. This happens if:

do not play with the animal;
the cat survived on the street alone;
the kitten was taken from the litter too early (before 3 months).

Unpleasant manifestations are “treated” with the help of education (teach the animal that bites and scratches immediately stop fun play and communication) or interactive toys that will keep the cat occupied for a long time.

A cat may bite its owner due to lack of attention

Claims to territory

Most often, this type of aggression occurs between cats, but can be directed at a person or another pet. A territorial war is almost guaranteed to break out if you have a couple or more uncastrated animals of the same sex living in your home.

take animals to a veterinarian for spaying or neutering;
place bowls of food in different rooms or corners;
Buy each animal a separate tray.

To avoid conflict between cats, each has its own bowl

Protection of offspring

If the kittens are in danger (or appear to be), the mother cat may react inappropriately to people and other pets in order to protect her young.

By protecting the cub, the cat becomes a tigress

do not disturb the cat and kittens unnecessarily;
arrange a reliable and safe corner for the cat family;
limit contact with people and other animals as much as possible for 2-3 weeks.

Reaction to affection

Maybe you touched a sore or, from the cat’s point of view, inappropriate place, or the cat has become overexcited and can no longer tolerate physical contact.

Before an act of aggression, a cat usually gives signals:

meows;
twitches skin;
wags or beats its tail;
stops purring;
flattens ears or twitches them;
crouches, trying to avoid touching.

Pay attention to your pet's signals and you will avoid an aggressive attack.

If you weren't careful, you'll get bitten out of turn

Sometimes a cat's aggression can be redirected .
The animal heard a sharp sound, experienced pain, noticed an inaccessible stress factor, but does not understand the cause of the discomfort or cannot reach it and eliminate it. A classic case is when a cat sees another cat outside the window, but cannot go out and make territorial claims to it. Then the animal may attack a person or another pet, trying to get rid of discomfort.

What to do at home

If it is not possible to identify the stress factor that leads to the pet’s nervous behavior, it is necessary to exclude hidden diseases. Aggression or fearfulness may be a response to severe pain and general illness.

The veterinarian will rule out dental problems.
A blood test and ultrasound can help diagnose kidney or liver failure.
X-rays can reveal arthrosis or other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

A specialist will also help you understand whether your pet’s bad behavior is related to sexual instincts if it has not been sterilized.

It is very important for cats to be able to hide. Providing a purring shelter is not difficult - it can be an ordinary cardboard box or carrier placed in a quiet place, or a shelf on the top tier where it will not be difficult for the pet to jump. If a cat can run away from a stimulus (another animal, a child), it will not show aggression. The ability to hide will help the cat survive a thunderstorm or neighbors' renovations.

The owner must also ensure that no one disturbs the cat during meals and visiting the litter box.
Games can be useful - you need to provide your cat with enough toys and scratching posts. If you stimulate “safe” activity, this will direct the aggressor’s energy in the right direction.

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Loud sounds are contraindicated - it is better to turn on TV and music at moderate volume.

If the cat seems unhappy rather than embittered, Feliway will help it come to its senses faster. The diffuser is plugged into an outlet, and it releases a synthetic analogue of cat pheromones. This smell, which a person cannot smell, seems to tell the animal that everything is in order and there is no reason to worry. The drug can be a good alternative to sedatives that are given orally.

How to calm a cat

The main recommendation is not to hit an animal in response to aggression. First of all, because he’s already feeling bad. In addition, cats are touchy and take a long time to understand the evil and injustice caused to them.

To calm your cat or remove him from a stressful place, you can pick up the animal. Wear protective clothing and throw a blanket or thick blanket over him. This measure is temporary, it can even anger the cat even more, but it is irreplaceable for a number of situations - for example, when you are in a public place.

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Spray water from a spray bottle. This will save your hands from scratches if the animal jumps on you. It also works well when a cat is fighting with another pet.
Step back. Taking a few steps away from your cat will help reduce her stress levels. You can go into another room for 10-30 minutes, or provide this opportunity to the cat.
Separate conflicting pets into separate rooms. The ideal option is to introduce animals gradually.
Sit down or lie down on the floor. This will make you seem smaller and less dangerous to the animal.
Don't make eye contact. Cats perceive direct gaze as a sign of aggression and imminent attack.

This beast really needs peace

When you are on the same plane, you are equal

Your main trump cards are patience and love. It will take a long time to develop trust, but you will achieve a harmonious, friendly relationship with your pet.

How to calm a screaming cat

Does your cat scream often and loudly? This reaction can be caused by several reasons.

Disease. Age-related changes, psychological disorders, acute diseases - all this can provoke cat screams. Often the animal reacts with screams to helminthiasis and intestinal obstruction.
Hunger and thirst. Check the animal's bowls - are there food and water in them? Change food and water or refill bowls.
Lack of attention. A new pet, the birth of a child, or the constant busyness of the owners cause discomfort to the cat, and she tries to attract attention to herself.
Lack of physical activity. Play with the animal and do not let it rest in the evenings.
Hormonal surge. Sexual heat in a cat causes many imbalances in behavior. A day or night cry signals that the cat is ready and wants to mate. Castrate the cat, give him a sedative or ensure mating. You can read how to prepare a cat for castration in our article.

So far we have been talking about adult cats, but how to calm a kitten when he is angry? Animal psychologists advise gently holding the animal close, stroking it, and talking soothingly.

Nighttime screaming is especially annoying to owners and neighbors. How to calm a cat at night? There are no quick ways to calm an animal for a long time. A radical restructuring of the daily routine is needed.

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How to calm a cat who wants a cat

A common reason for a cat's screaming and aggression is the desire to mate. It is not difficult to determine when a cat reaches puberty - the pet is “ready for love” between 8 or 10 months of life. How to determine that a cat wants a cat? Instincts become more acute at the end of winter and manifest themselves:

During the rut, a suffering cat can cause a lot of problems.

aggressive attitude;
hissing and loud meowing;
reluctance to contact;
biting and scratching;
marking the territory.

How to calm the storm of cat hormones and what means to use for this?

If possible, release the cat. He will satisfy his natural desire and return home. After returning, give him a bath, worm him, and take him to the vet if necessary.
Give your animal a sedative or hormonal medication prescribed by your veterinarian. Proven options for tablets and drops for cats against partying: “Gestrenol”, “Stop-stress”, “Contrasex”, “Sex-barrier”, “Fitex”, “Cat Bayun”, “Libidomin”, “Stop-intim”.
Have your cat castrated at the veterinary clinic. This method is long-term and most reliable.

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What can interfere with sleep

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There are other reasons why an animal behaves this way.

A cat most often does not allow its owners to sleep due to boredom. The reason may be the pet’s insufficient activity during the day, then it is in the evening that he begins to be awake, wants to play, and thereby prevents him from sleeping peacefully. A cat can jump on its owner while sleeping, and the owner, while asleep, will experience shock. The pet does all this not out of malice, he’s just bored, and has more than enough unspent energy. He needs somewhere to put his energy, especially before the age of 3. You need to play with him a lot, you can buy different balls, balls, lures on sticks and make him play even when he wants to sleep during the day. At least 1.5-2 hours of such frantic activity for young ones and up to an hour for adults, and at night both the cat and the owner will sleep soundly. It is clear that he may not sleep the whole night, then it is important to let the pet know where it is possible to make noise. For example, hiss at him when he starts to get active in the bedroom.
When a pet is alone in the house all day, he needs attention and communication, he becomes bored, since entertaining himself is not always fun. Therefore, when the owner of the house, at night, the animal believes that this is just the time to pay attention to it and play. It begins to interfere with sleep, sometimes it can even scratch and bite its owner.
Often the cause of insomnia in cats can be fear or fear of something. For example, a cat sleeps and wakes up from any rustle, this means that it is tense and afraid of something, so it is always on the alert. In such a situation, she will not fall asleep until everyone is asleep. Cats can even be afraid of their owners if they hit her or swing at her. They are very touchy and can be under constant stress because of this. You need to treat the animal kindly.
Another cause of fear is electrical appliances, for example, a pet saw a vacuum cleaner, hair dryer or mixer at night. He immediately becomes furious and can start meowing and jumping. In this case, you should try not to leave these devices in a place visible to the cat, so as not to provoke him.
Pets are also very afraid of water, so when their fur gets wet, it loses its warming functions, then the pet walks around the house for a long time, trying to warm up. So it’s better to bathe your cat during the day so that this doesn’t happen at night.
Waking at night often occurs due to unfulfilled sexual instinct. This means that the cat needs to be sterilized or taken to a cat.
If the pet is very timid and often hides in a corner when guests come, then at night it tries to regain the attention of its owners and tries in every possible way to attract it.

How to calm a small and active kitten - basic tips

Having your own pet is a dream that many want to make come true. A pet that you can take care of will become an excellent friend and ally.

When choosing a pet, many people prefer a young cat or dog. If the choice falls on a small kitten, it is desirable that it adapts well and adapts to home conditions.

But most often the kitten turns out to be too active and playful. There is no need to worry about this. If you pay due attention to discipline and education, an obedient and moderately calm pet will grow out of a hyperactive fidget.

Kitten activity

The behavior of a small representative of the cat family is very similar to the behavior of a small child. He also knows how to rage, play pranks, and disobey. An 8-week-old kitten may be more active than its one-year-old counterpart. But, as experts note, there are cat breeds that are hyperactive on their own and this is the norm for their character.

How to calm a kitten when he's mad

If it’s time to sleep, but you can’t calm down the kitten, here are some simple tips that will help your pet become more disciplined:

Play with him

To release some of the kitten's pent-up energy, an excellent solution would be to include him in play. A suitable option is an imitation fishing rod. By changing its direction and speed, you can create the impression of hunting prey. You can also encourage the kitten by making it run after the ball. But you shouldn’t use yarn for the game. This can lead to intestinal diseases in your pet. It is not the most suitable way to calm a kitten by including your hand and fingers in the game. This will provoke him even more.

Reward him with food

You should not leave food for your ward in the public domain. It will be better if you create conditions similar to those in the wild. For every labor there is a reward in the form of food. There are many devices on sale now that are labyrinths. To get to the food, the kitten will first have to locate it. After a good game and satisfaction of hunger, the kitten will definitely want to sleep.

Create conditions

Currently, pet stores offer a huge selection of cat houses. As you know, cats love high spaces from where they can observe. Additionally, tall spaces provide more room for exploration. If the house is equipped with shelves, a scratching post, and a hidden area, the kitten will happily mark its territory and release energy. An ordinary box can be a replacement for a purchased house, because cats like not only high, but also enclosed spaces.

Discipline him

It happens that a kitten is completely out of control and nothing helps to calm it down. In this case, you need to use suitable parenting methods. Growing kittens, like children, need a mentor and respond to strict and consistent discipline. Don't yell at him or hit him for bad behavior. He may remember this and be offended. If the kitten does not understand a calm tone, you should leave him alone in the room for a few minutes. It also helps to sober up a bully if you splash water on him or lightly flick him on the nose. You should not abuse such methods.

Calming a kitten will not be difficult. As in any business, it pays to put in a little diligence and patience. Perhaps the kitten is lonely and is trying to attract attention. In this case, you can get him a companion. In the new company, he will feel responsible and become calmer and more flexible.

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In an emergency

Unfortunately, force majeure circumstances happen in life. The cat may be injured (falling from a height, fighting with another animal) and be in a state of shock. A completely unfamiliar cat may show aggression towards a person in defense of its kittens or food. In such a situation, the main rule applies - do not aggravate it!

To keep distance

It is permissible to stroke only your cat, but even in this case, caressing may not calm the animal, but anger it. No matter how much the owner wants to support his pet, it is better to leave the cat alone in a confined space (carrier, box, house).

Cats by nature are solitary animals, not pack animals. At times of severe stress, they are guided by instincts, and not by attachments acquired through life.

Like other pets, cats show empathy - they are good at feeling people's emotions.

If the owner is nervous or afraid (for example, before an upcoming operation), the pet begins to become stressed for this reason alone. That’s why sometimes it’s better to entrust an animal to an unfamiliar but absolutely calm person for the duration of the procedures in the clinic.

You can try to calm the cat down by talking to it in a calm, quiet voice, as if lulling it to sleep. For aggressive individuals, you need to add more flattery to the monologue. Listing the cat’s virtues in a honeyed voice can easily distract a capricious young lady for a while.

If talking to your cat out loud is uncomfortable or seems stupid, you can try instilling your good intentions telepathically, focusing on your desire to help rather than harm.

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An angry cat can cause serious injury to a person despite its small size. It is necessary to minimize violent procedures, and if such cannot be avoided, try to secure the cat in advance (for example, in a special bag) while it is calm.

You need to have patience with representatives of the cat family. It is better to approach the animal over and over again than to go straight ahead, ignoring the pet's warning signs.

If aggressive behavior threatens a person or another animal, you should try to distract the cat. The best means of protection is a spray bottle of water. But it is not always at hand.

Trying to break up amicably is a good strategy. You need to make sure that you are not blocking the animal’s only exit from the room, or start retreating yourself. If the cat is ready to rush, throw the object to the side with maximum noise (a bunch of keys), this will give you time to escape.