Why does my cat attack my girlfriend's legs at night? How to stop it?

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Cat keeps attacking girlfriend for no reason. She trying to kill her momma!! She almost always attacks the backs of her legs, seemingly for no reason. Mostly at night while my girlfriend is getting ready for bed, and after she’s already eaten dinner/gotten cuddles. She never attacks me the same way. Why so she doing this and how can we stop the behavior? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Sometimes this behavior can be related to boredom, anxiety or a desire to play roughly. There are a few things you can do which may help. Try enriching her environment. Here is a great article about cat's instinctual needs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-every-cat-needs-a-place-to-climb/ Use a Feliway diffuser, set aside 30 minutes a day for vigorous play and/or switch the food to Royal Canin Calm. During the play time, if she seems like she wants to play rough, try to encourage her to wrestle with a stuffed animal. You may also try feeding her from a food puzzle and/or hiding food around the house for him to find. Most cats response best to combination therapy. The veterinarian can also prescribe medications which can help with behavior. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why does my cat attack my girlfriend's legs at night? How to stop it?

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