Why is my kitten attacking my child? Is it aggressive behavior?

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When my son comes around my kitten will start attacking him and won't leave him alone will start biting him scratching him and he does live with other dogs and cats could that be the reason he's doing it. Pet's info: Cat | Chinese Li Hua | Female

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't know how old the kitten is--this matters because young kitten play behavior that seems aggressive is usually intended to be play, whereas an older kitten or cat (say older than 6-8 months of age) starts to have more sincere shows of aggression. It may be that your kitten sees your son as a "toy," and he reacts--runs, squeals, flails, etc and these motions are rewarding and entertaining to your cat. Sometimes teaching kids how to react to animals can be extremely helpful. Here is an excellent article that may help you. https://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/cats-and-children-10-things-every-parent-should-know/ As for the cat, understanding why she's behaving this way will help you put an end to it. See this article: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/common-cat-behavior-issues/aggression-cats I hope thats helpful for you. If you have any specific questions, pleas let us know and we will do our best to help.

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