Why is my cat so aggressive, attacking family? How to calm her?

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Hi there. My cat Lulu is being very aggressive towards my family members at unusual times. We are doing nothing and she comes and attacks us. She will hiss, jump, and meow really loudly and chase us. Could you please provide possible answers to why she may be doing this? We are very frightened of her and can’t even walk downstairs to feed her. Do you have any suggestions to help her calm down? Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I would make sure Lulu has toys to get her energy out, a place for her to hide and a place for her to climb. Is this new? If it is, has anything changed in her environment that could make her upset? If this is not new then I would consult with a behaviorist if these suggestions do not help. You can also consult with your veterinarian to see if medication is an option. If this is not a good fit and she continues to attack I would talk to rescues about rehoming her and if they feel it is an option after accessing her. Is she indoor? or indoor outdoor? If just indoor I would consider letting her outside. As a veterinarian I do not like when cats go outside because they are more prone to disease and animal bite wounds and being hit by a car. The reason I suggest this is because she may be happier going outside. Take this suggestion with caution as she can easily get sick, get hit by a car or get in a fight which would result in veterinary care. If you do this I would discuss getting the Feline Leukemia vaccination, making sure her other vaccinations like rabies is up to date and performing routine fecals and dewormings on her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat so aggressive, attacking family? How to calm her?

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