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Why does my cat keep attacking my sister and how can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Why does my cat attack my sister?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 23rd, 2017

There could be many different reasons - without more information, it's hard to say. The most common possibilities in a cat this age would be inappropriate play behavior, or fear-based aggression. Feel free to post another question with more details about this behavior if you like, so that we can try and provide more specific advice on how to help. Or, you could consider making an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist who can evaluate Ginger in person and help you put together a treatment plan to work on the problem. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org

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