Why is my cat attacking me aggressively without warning?

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Hi, so my cat has been attacking me pretty aggressively and with no physical warnings (flattened ears, hissing, playful look, etc.) and I am doing nothing to provoke him. I'm not sure how to approach training him not to do this. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It's hard to know why Artemis is acting this way. It's possible he is playing rough, that he is experiencing stress or that he is taking out frustration on you. There are cat behaviorists who can be immensely beneficial and this would likely give you the best results the fastest. I recommend to work with a feline behaviorist but if you can't, there are some things you can do at home which may help. Here is a helpful article: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-handle-an-aggressive-cat/ Other ideas include meeting his instinctual needs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-every-cat-needs-a-place-to-climb/ Making him physically tired may also help. Set aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play. Switch the food to Royal Canin Calm which may help may help. Clean all window sills and doorways in case he can smell a cat outside spraying. Use a food puzzle. Lastly, the veterinarian can also prescribe medications which can help. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my cat attacking me aggressively without warning?

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