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Si esta escena te resulta demasiado familiar, es porque convives con un gato que ataca sin provocación. Algunos gatos pueden volverse contra ti cuando los acaricia. Pueden parecer relajados y felices un momento y, al siguiente, furiosos y agresivos, dejándote con la mano ensangrentada.
Existen varias razones por las que un gato actúa con agresividad sin motivo aparente. Entender la causa puede ayudarte a decidir cómo abordar este problema de comportamiento felino.
Problemas de salud
Un gato enfermo por cualquier razón puede experimentar un cambio repentino de personalidad. Un gato que antes era dulce y cariñoso puede volverse distante y agresivo. Un gato con una lesión puede atacar cuando tocas una zona que le duele. Lleva a tu gato al veterinario para averiguar si hay una razón médica detrás de su comportamiento.
Falta de socialización
Los gatitos que no son manejados con regularidad por personas desde una edad temprana crecen sin saber cómo socializar correctamente con los humanos. Esto puede derivar en agresividad, ya que pueden temer a las personas o simplemente no saber cómo interactuar bien con ellas.
El gato puede estar protegiendo su territorio de intrusos. En estos casos, el gato no ha aceptado a los humanos como amigos y los ve como enemigos que invaden su espacio.
Hiperestesia
La hiperestesia es un trastorno de ansiedad reconocido en los gatos. Los gatos con hiperestesia son extremadamente sensibles a cualquier toque a lo largo de la columna y la cola. Cuando se les acaricia la espalda, pueden sufrir espasmos musculares, volverse agresivos o incluso parecer que alucinan. Los expertos no comprenden completamente esta condición, pero dos teorías apuntan a que se trata de un tipo de trastorno convulsivo o una forma de trastorno obsesivo compulsivo.
Cómo detener a un gato que ataca
Si la agresividad de tu gato no está causada por una condición médica, puedes tomar medidas en casa para ayudarlo a sentirse más cómodo con las personas. Asegúrate de que tu gato tenga un área de refugio donde pueda esconderse, sentirse seguro y descansar de la gente. Una cama cubierta o un árbol rascador alto funcionan muy bien como refugio para el felino. Cuando tu gato esté en ese espacio, déjalo tranquilo. Pasa tiempo con tu gato dándole sus golosinas favoritas. Dáselas mientras lo acaricias para que asocie las caricias con algo positivo. Nunca golpees ni le grites a tu gato, ya que esto solo reforzará sus miedos y comportamientos agresivos.
Si ya has probado todo esto en casa y tu gato sigue siendo agresivo, consulta a tu veterinario. El veterinario puede recetar medicamentos para ayudar con los problemas de comportamiento felino. También puede recomendarte un especialista en comportamiento felino que visite tu hogar y te dé consejos más específicos adaptados a la personalidad y el comportamiento particular de tu gato.
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We have had our cat 4 four years, we have had him since he was six weeks old. He is a sweet affectionate cat. My husband works from home and have become real buddies. The cat follows him everywhere. My husband is the main caregiver, grooms him, cuts his nails, changes his litter everyday with no issues. In the last 2 month's and as recently as two days ago he has tried to attack my husband for no reason. This last episode was very strange. My husband came home the cat was lying on the bed, my husband as normal petted him and he started to purr and proceeded to turn his belly for rubs as he always does. Husband came to the kitchen with kitty in tow and gave him treats. Husband was going on with his day and kitty walked under the dining room table to groom. My husband then went to clean out his box (which he has done for 4 years with no issues) and all heck broke loose. Cat started growling and hissing very violently puff tail and all and chased him into the bedroom and kept him trapped in there for an hour! continuing to growl and trying relentlessly to get into the room. I arrived home and he was back ti his playful self. The very next day I was home and again my husband went to clean his box and he started again this time I was able to defuse the situation but if I wasn’t home he would have done it again. I know some of you reading this may think my husband would have done something to get this reaction but this is not the case. We are both huge animal lovers and my hubby is kitty best friend. Ive always said that the kitty is addicted to him because he works from home. Now my husband is getting surgery and has to recover at home and now wants the cat gone. What could be causing this?
My cat did the exact same with me on Xmas day after cleaning his litter. He’d only been with us for 2 wks we rescued him. Everything has been fine since & he’s settled in nicely.
But he has just attacked me yesterday again 5 mins after doing his litter. He’s been fine this morning was brushing round my legs a minute later after I’d walked to the other end kitchen he came at me again hissing & teeth bared my husband managed to get him away from me
My cat is lovesble and doesnt fight with other cats and gets along with my dog. But tonight is the 3rd time she attacked me. I was petting her and she loved it and was purring and rolling with her head down and getting excited and out of nowhere she attacked a d I have 3 punctures in my hand from her teeth and 2 punctures from her claws. Out of reflex I popped her on her hind quarters and yelled. She then almost looked cornered and acted as if she was ready to attack again. It kind of scared me. She is 6 and have had her since she was a few months old. It is almost like she gets over excited. Sometimes I walk away before she gets that excited. But this time I forgot. I feel bad I hit her, but it was a reaction. It wasn't hard. But it isn't something you should ever do. 😞
I don't know what to do any more. My cat kept attacking me this morning. He flew across the room and tried to land on my chest. I pushed him away and he went for my hands then feet. I have two puncture wounds. I picked him up and put him on our screened in porch. He looked so scary as he went for me, His rage was very frightening. His ears flattened and his eyes became fully dilated. He is four years old and this is not the first unprovoked incident. I don't know what to do.. It's so sad.
Hi Doreen,
I lived same situation this week.
I don't understand, like a we turned the switch and she becomes angry and terrified. She attacked me two times. What is your situation now? Did you find what is the problems?
The first time my cat Benny attacked me was after I came home from twelve days in the hospital . It really shocked me as his ears went back and he advanced toward me , I did not expect this . It has happened a few times since and usually draws blood ...
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