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Male cat suddenly becomes aggressive and bites and scratches people

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Chloe Johnson
If a male cat suddenly bites and scratches aggressively, it may be because he is in heat, or he may be frightened. As long as the cat does not show any other abnormalities, the owner does not need to worry too much. He can just neuter the cat in time and calm down the nervous mood. However, if the cat suddenly becomes aggressive and is accompanied by other adverse reactions, such as drooling, fear of light, water, sound, etc., then it is likely to have rabies, and the owner needs to notify him in time. Handled by relevant departments.

1. Estrus

When a male cat has a very strong desire to go out during the estrus period, but cannot go out, his temper will become very irritable and restless, and he will start to roll or twist. They move their bodies, even become aggressive towards people or other animals, and howl loudly and piercingly late at night. This situation usually lasts for 7-10 days. If the owner has no plans to breed the cat, or the cat is in heat and seriously affects people's daily life, the cat can be taken to a pet hospital for sterilization surgery in time.

2. When a cat is frightened

When a cat is suddenly frightened, it will become aggressive out of self-protection and will explode its hair. If the owner approaches rashly, it will You may get bitten or scratched. Therefore, at this time, it is recommended that the owner not approach easily, and let the cat calm down on its own first, and then comfort it.

3. Rabies

Cats with rabies will also suddenly attack people, and will also be accompanied by symptoms such as drooling, fear of light, water, and sound. If this is the case, the owner needs to isolate the cat immediately and notify the relevant departments in a timely manner.