Why is my cat aggressive when others touch me? Is it normal behavior?

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Loki has become very territorial when it comes to me - hell cuddle up to me and if anyone touches me he will hiss, scratch and bite as if they were harming me. As a neutered 1 year old male, is this normal behavior or is he just really attached to me? I’ve had him since he was 5 weeks. I’ve attached a couple of photos, one of them is when he was younger - but this is how clingy he is all the time. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 months and 17 days old

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Loki is quite adorable! The behavior you're describing, him being upset when someone else is near you, is actually more suggestive of him being generally anxious or anxious about contact with unfamiliar people, as compared to territorial aggression. You are his Touchstone, and you keep him comfortable, so when someone comes near you he feels like his safe spaces is being encroached on. I would recommend not being near him when other people are going to interact with you, even putting him away when you're going to be having friends over, etc, and talking to a behaviorist. Your veterinarian should have some recommendations. it's great that you're paying attention to this behavior now! With some help, you can get it sorted out.

Why is my cat aggressive when others touch me? Is it normal behavior?

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