8 Types of Cat Aggression Explained!

[@cebbi1313]

As an autistic person, overstimulation aggression in cats has always made complete sense to me. I'm also suspicious of people who complain that their cats hate them because they don't want to be pet or express confusion that their cat doesn't want to be pet all the time. I worry that they are the same people who will accuse me of being rude when I'm not or who will insist on hugging me.

[@andrewmarman9655]

I've thought similar things as well.

[@aleshabrown5888]

There's actually a book called All cats are on the autism spectrum 😂

[@cebbi1313]

@@aleshabrown5888 I did not know that and now I need to find that book, that's brilliant. Is the book good? I've been saying that Autistic people are cats for years. My favourite thing is when people respond saying that I'm being offensive because I'm saying that Autistic people are unfriendly or can't communicate or are violent. And I'm like, the fact you wrongly think cats are like that is part of the point I'm making. On a slightly related note but switching to dog metaphors, it annoys me when people say that ABA is bad because it's like dog training. The thing is, ABA is like bad dog training. The conversations around why ABA is harmful are actually very similar to the conversations around dog training techniques that are harmful. I remember listening to Victoria Stilwel's podcast when she was talking about how we often force dogs to sit unnecessarily and I made the comparison myself. I then looked to see if anyone else had made that point and I found a lot of dog trainers talking about how ABA for autistic people is not an okay way to treat dogs either and I wholeheartedly agree. On a broader note tying my two points together, people say that treating autistic people like animals is bad, but they don't make the leap that maybe the way we treat animals is bad.

[@aleshabrown5888]

@@cebbi1313 I haven't read it yet but I'm told it's funny because it is relatable and if my little furry lady was in it I know I would be nodding along laughing 😂 my little tabby is soo much like me but I'm the only person in our house of 5 she trusts enough to sit on but she has boundaries that I won't cross I have had her for 4 yrs now and I'm still learning more about her every day I don't personally like ABA but I understand why some may want to do it I just haven't had any positive experiences with it at all

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

Love cats. Totally a cat person.alot of cats dont like too be picked up they like hanging out with u but get upset if u try too force it on them same goes with too much petting try too read cats signals they give them

[@steffis9806]

My poor cat burned his paw on the stove a few days ago (luckily, it wasn't a bad burn, you couldn't even see it). We had to hold him to cool the paw and he was obviously in pain. Growled at us for the first time ever, I was prepared for him to start scratching and biting. But he didn't. Just told us he was in pain and wanted to hide somewhere. He and his sisters are the most gentle, trusting and amazing cats.

[@chrisleach4245]

The people across from us were evicted and I had a lot of cats. One of their indoor outdoor cats they could not catch. So we’ve been feeding him every sense. He was stung or bitten in the face by a scorpion or a snake. And his face was so swollen up and plus was coming out of it. I thought for sure the cats not gonna let me do it darn thing to help. I was very surprised when he let me squeeze eight towels worth of pus and blood out of the wound. He made noise but he didn’t try to bite me or scratch me at all. He’s doing a lot better now and we’re friends. And the only person he seems to trust besides my father just a tiny little bit. But he will come to me now and he will let me pet him. Even rolls over on his back and let me rub his belly. I think the animal can tell when you want to help them. And they can tell that even though you’re causing pain you’re doing it to help them. Otherwise I don’t know why he would let me do that.

[@davidvillalobos7329]

@@chrisleach4245 amazing story !

[@MischaDitamparOma]

my boy got ringworms. I expected him to attack me and the vet when we gotta shave his fur off so that we can effectively apply the ointments to the injuries. he did but not until the last minute. he endured it. it made me so sad but it was necessary. he's so strong to hold it in 😢 and I have to clean the wound from puss everyday and I know that it hurts but he just let me help him calmly. Ade is a special strong boy. The goodest boy. Our cats are absolutely the goodest good cats 💙💪

[@jessicagleeson1576]

If it's burner coils and not a flat top stove you can get covers for each burner! I always try to get my cat off the stove but it's very hard to keep her off of there. Please if you can get the burner covers they were like $4 at the Dollar tree😉

[@steffis9806]

@@jessicagleeson1576 that would be a great solution, thanks! Unfortunately, we have a flat top stove. But now we just put pots with a little water on top when it's hot :) no more accidents!

[@marysmith7765]

I had a foster feral cat that was considered unadoptable because she was so aggressive. Patience, acceptance, and all of these excellent tips turned her into a confident, outgoing, head of the house. She’s a total lap cat now and as smart as any dog. She actually punched a dog 🤣

[@afre3398]

All a house cat is to feel secure in their environment. If it feel secure it will also be friendly.

[@veronicasummerton4002]

That is amazing, good for you. My cat was a rescue from the streets. I have had him for 2 years, and I'm still trying to learn how to adjust to his behaviors

[@semperfi818]

Well done, Mary -- all good to you, and hugs to your kitteh.

[@roseychapman8214]

lol Good for the kitteh!

[@SuperDmva]

I am having a tough with a feral cat I think he feels that I am scared and he gets upset. He already bit me twice. I hope he gets better :)

[@patmaurer8541]

Jackson gave a great trick in the "non-recognition agression" video: before the cat goes to the vet, take a t-shirt and get their scent all over it. When they get home, you can re-apply their own scent to mask some of the vet office smells. It works! 😊

[@pietjemol3420]

Pain induced... Just got a feral cat at home, we wanted to take it to the vet, because it had a swollen back, then it lashed out at us... My girlfriend saying, wow, that's an agressive cat, whe won't be able to tame it... We came to the vet, made photo's and it has a broken hip, that's why it's back was swollen... Now, that explains it's agression. The vet is going to operate the cat next tuesday. Hope that it gets ok and then we have to wait for the healing process and then we'll see if it's still that aggressive. I guess not, when the pain fades. Thanks for the video.

[@radaka]

Bless you and your girlfriend for taking care of it like you are 😊

[@pietjemol3420]

@@radaka It has been successfully operated last week, and it's recovering well. It's still hissing, but eating out of our hands, so yes, much less agressive. We take the socialization process little by little, step by step. Thank you.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

@@pietjemol3420 thank you for not giving up on him!

[@natalieneal5496]

This is like my little Mouse Stella. I thought she was aggressive, she would lunge and bite. Turns out shes blind and she just needed different care, now she is so calm and learning to be a happy little mouse.

[@Fairygoblet]

This is adorable.

[@mmcmann9539]

I have wondered about that for my cat. Not blind, but eye problems. How were you able to tell?

[@natalieneal5496]

@@mmcmann9539 I started noticing when she wouldnt react to me moving a light source around her cage, and I noticed if I have a treat in my hand, she sniffs a lot more then my other mice. For your cat, maybe try looking at if shes relying on something else, like her smell or whiskers, to tell.

[@mmcmann9539]

@@natalieneal5496 She sniffs the air when she is on guard.

[@genericname8727]

@@mmcmann9539 vets can also do checks for many eye issues

[@blodknut5595]

Jackson’s comments about cats and mental illness resonated with my lived experience of PTSD and my experience of having a feline companion who similarly had a trauma history. As kittens who were barely a couple of weeks old She and her siblings were dumped in a bag to die but fortunately they were discovered and taken to the local animal hospital/animal rescue service. My feline comrade came into my life about 8 weeks after the bag incident and at a time that ai was recovering from a relapse of my mental illness. Knowing myself, my symptoms and my triggers has been a real strength in learning about the behaviour of my feline comrade. Her inability to tolerate being picked up, to tolerate physical contact like sitting in my lap, her flightiness when a visitor calls into my house, and her low threshold with sudden loud sounds remind me of some of my symptomatic responses related to my trauma history. So what I sensed and had understood that through attentive observation and contemplation about what my feline companion’s behaviours was thankfully confirmed by Jackson’s commentary in this video - that is both helpful and reassuring that I am on track to responding in a restorative way to my feline comrades trauma behaviour. Jackson was even more helpful in this discussion on other aggression behaviours cats display. Never having had care of cat meant that learning and observing my comrades behaviours was a fascinating journey. Care for an indoor cat has meant that Jackson’s information and online information from the local Safe Cat Safe Wildlife program (Zoos Victoria in Australia run that program FYI - check out their website) has been invaluable to keeping my furry faced companion content, stimulated and safe. I have had information that explains things like - she has sprayed on my clothing on my bedroom floor (besides picking up after myself and keeping tidy spaces to avoid this happening) I was able to look at what I have been doing- usually not doing- and then rectifying the the causation issues - usually increasing her play time, bringing in new toys (or old favourite toys I stowed away in her toy box) for her to stalk and (yes Jackson was so right when he said this) for her to kill. I have been amazed how all her play, unlike a dog, centres on hiding, stalking pouncing and 4 claw needle teeth attacks (that’s her Kung fu attack form I have named). So I feel happy that my feline companion trusts me enough to seek me out when she wants closeness (to the extent that she simply curls up leans against me), that she signals through gentle head butts that my hand is required for head massages which she blisses out on. I am pleased that I worked out her “live bites” are her communicating “stop patting me” signals. This was really encouraging to have Jackson confirm. To sum up my thread here. Learning about my feline comrades “world” has been enriching, educative and therapeutic for me. As a new cat daddy I have heaps to thank the big cat daddy, Jackson, for his informative work.

[@dawndid5972]

I feel you, and I'm grateful for my disability because it has helped me to realize that trauma affects US all via over stim

[@shirleedavis979]

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[@damianburd3690]

Thanks for sharing your experience. One question: you mentioned that sometimes your traumatised cat was aggressive when someone was coming into your house. What you did to solve that? My cat behaves the same way and he is also a traumatised cat. I would very very very much appreciate your words. Thanks in advance. Regards. Damian

[@blodknut5595]

@@damianburd3690 Thanks for the question - but I think you misunderstood me. So my cat becomes “flighty “ when people she doesn’t know well enter the house. By this I am describing how she “takes flight” or seeks out a hiding spot like under a bed or in her box castle I made. It’s a basic fear response. All I do is leave her to do what she needs to do and occasionally I seek her out and utter soothing phrases which is more my tone then the words (of course) that has an effect. Eventually she will come out to investigate. She has become more resilient after a new housemate moved in and they have lots of friends come visit - an exposure process at work. So I can’t really comment on how to deal with a cat who displays an aggressive fear response when people enter your house - having not experienced it.

[@high-bi-password]

What a heartwarming comment this was! I especially love that you refer to your kitty as your comrade ❤ I have a senior cat who, in the wrong hands, I am absolutely certain would be a Cat From Hell. She has arthritis and mostly prefers gentle pets. A high-activity home would be an absolute nightmare for her, especially one with children who aren’t calm and highly attuned to animals. For us she is an absolute delight, our sweet chill baby who always wants to be with us and is an exceptionally talented communicator. In warmer weather she spends all her time on our fully cat-proofed balcony, we joke that in the summer we have an “outdoor cat” even though she’s always safely at home.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

My cat suffers PTSD and separation anxiety, because her former so called, "owners," were badly abusive. I learned to work with my cats illnesses, I took her to the vet.

[@noninoni9962]

People don't realize how sensitive cats are... Some more than others, but for all, TRUST is a big thing for them.

[@breakingpoint3893]

awe I hear you! my little guy has it too because his previous home left him behind when they moved and all his life he can't stand to be alone, he's with me everywhere.... what behaviors do you see in your baby? scratching at things biting meowing and scrapping at the doors are some that I see in mine, I hope you can find a way to help him, I'm working on it too!❤️

[@samihyppia8472]

@@noninoni9962 Heck, we people are sensitive too.. I get mad when my cat scratchces me or bites me.. I have feelings too, they oughta change their behaviour as species! hahah

[@noninoni9962]

@@samihyppia8472 What are you doing to cause them to bite and scratch, is the question.

[@samihyppia8472]

@@noninoni9962 I poke my cat's cheeks sometimes cause its fluffy 🤭😂

[@fayonyx]

Also, for cats that get overstimulated easily, pet them slower! Give their nervous system more time to process each touch. Make the petting a more soothing experience.

[@sethescope]

"appropriate victim" is easily the funniest phrase I've heard in a while, and I love it deeply and unironically because it's actually perfect

[@apathyguy8338]

You forgot Passive Aggression. I swear to god if my cat tells me about how the neighbor cat has a Roomba even one more time, that's it.

[@sunshineyrainbows13]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂

[@marybitz-clark7421]

Lol

[@michaela7546]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gailremp8389]

Oh crap! Thank you. That was hysterical

[@laurelgirard8475]

That made my day!,

[@mindyleesandlin9776]

Hello jackson. I want to thank you for teaching me so much about my cats and helping us to have a good relationship.

[@rebeccaannespurlock3354]

Like to know more about my cat who has PTSD from being in a category of 102 cats.

[@claudiadorney1118]

You’re a sweet lady! Thank you for being sweet 💖 and thank you Jackson for making all these kind people and their kind cats happier 🐈 me included ☺️

[@rebeccaannespurlock3354]

For being in a cat hoard of 102 cats in the same house. I didn't spell check my apologies.

[@IK_4]

I had a cat that used to love laying down in high traffic areas (especially in the doorway between the dining room and kitchen) but he wasn't doing it based on aggression. He truly just liked having people walking over or around him 😆

[@zanndra931]

Thats how mine is. Hes like please walk over me.

[@kathrynharker3986]

I have two that do the same. They like to play "road block". My husband and I shrug it off , but my husband is paralyzed on his left side so it is more difficult for him, but we are working through.

[@americangal49]

Cats in our house are like the 500 pound gorilla! They can sleep anywhere they want. 😂 Have 3 and the youngest always takes my spot in bed when I get up for a drink or whatever. I sleep on the other side instead of making him move. Spoiled? Yup!😉

[@proverbs31teacher7]

@@americangal49 no

[@tetricacy]

@@americangal49 I ask mine to scooch over, and they usually do, then I thank them for keeping my place warm. Ahh... so nice. 😀

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

My one cat, Mina, has TERRIBLE non-recognition aggression. I took her sister Lita to the vet by herself once, and Mina didn't recognize her for *four days.* Poor Lita was so confused. She also didn't recognize *me* until I changed from my day clothes into a nightgown, at which point she immediately hopped up on my bed and start rubbing me with her head like "Thank God, the imposter is gone!" 😹 Lita doesn't have the same problem when Mina goes to the vet by herself. I suspect that Mina was the runt of the litter and may not have been fully "cooked" neurologically, thus accounting for the discrepancy.

[@leynaabbey]

We had a hard time placing an aggressive cat. She was a foster that DID NOT play well with others. She did not like being pet, but she wanted to sit on your lap. She got into the kitten room, and she literally went after them. I found her a single cat home with a very patient, and loving lady, and made it very clear that Rudy was very territorial and would not thrive with other cats. *Also my pretty boy was temporarily aggressive towards me after I came home from the hospital from having my daughter. I was pregnant when he was born, and my change in hormones, and hospital smell freaked him right out.

[@lindaevans4140]

I have a multi-cat household with 5 cats sharing communal space at rear of my house, and a much younger ex-feral female separately up the front. I WANT to have them all integrate into one BIG cat family, but my feral rescue DOES NOT know how to interact with other cats, & I don't know how to introduce her to a GROUP of 5. I've watched Jackson's videos about cat introductions but I don't have appropriate space to try & introduce her to them 1 at a time. And I fear that just as she's got used to one, she'll FORGET that one when she's being introduced to the next. I have a hallway between the 2 cat areas that I thought of using as a 'neutral zone but I struggle with the logistics of getting young 'Pirate' socialised with my older crew. She IS interested in having cat company & pokes toys out under the door to the communal group. But when she has got out there, she's torn between investigating the space, & being greeted by a group of friendly & curious cats. As soon as one of them barges up to Pirate, she goes into defensive mode. And her own approach tends to be to follow one or another slunk low to the ground sniffing & growling at them. As soon as they turn to face her, she's half ready to swipe at them & hissing - & they're not going to put up with that. She is in fact very playful, & at least 2 of my other 5 would LOVE to have a playmate for stalking toys & playing chasey, but if the potential incomer is hissing & growling at them, it's NOT going to go well. She wasn't meant to meet them by escaping into their territory, but it couldn't be UNdone once it happened. NOW I've just kept Pirate out of their territory for several weeks, preparatory for a new & better managed attempt to start socialising her. Dear Jackson, if you DO happen to read this long comment, I'd really like to know how to introduce a 'lone' cat to an established communal group of cats. Pirate being an ex-feral & STILL a bit nervy herself, I don't want to ruin the progress we've made in getting her to trust US! She was hyper-aggressive when we first took her in, & didn't back off attacking me for the first 3 months. She's now about 3 years old & totally adores me, but still has feisty attitude if it suits her. If you can offer us advice that will help Pirate socialise with minimum stress & disruption we'd be extremely grateful. Thankyou, Linda

[@MischaDitamparOma]

@@lindaevans4140 I think you can try to make Jackson notice you via video submission. Check the link on the description

[@kristinebailey6554]

We recently had to rehome a cat. Very disappointing but she just would NOT tolerate another cat. She viciously attacked our other two totally passive cats. She is now in a single cat situation and doing fine. I have seen dogs that violent before but never a cat. It's sad to see and very frustrating for all involved.

[@deathfalcon5023010]

My cats experienced non recognition aggression after I took my female cat to get spayed, my male started hissing at her. I had to reintroduce them by having them separated by a room and slowly started doing the food and glances technique, took about a week but it worked out fine.

[@kennethmctucker3501]

I think in one of the videos that Jackson did, he was saying take a towel, blanket, or shirt and rub it all over them before you get to the vet. Get their scent on it. Then rub them down after leaving the vet to put their scent back on them. I thought it was an excellent piece of advice to try. Maybe you could try it and see if it works next time one of them goes to the vet.

[@lindaevans4140]

Some of mine get that non recognition aggression if a fight breaks out next to them because suddenly the pair that are brawling are NOT the friends they usually cuddle up to. Always takes a bit of time to smooth everybody's hackles if there's been a scrap, but it's important to do so, & to observe them to find what set them off in the first place. My crew are pretty cool, but there are 5 of them in a limited space, & I'm away more than I WANT to be due to helping out my aged & widowed Mum. In fact, they've been waiting for me to 'come home to stay' since Dad died in 2015. I'm constantly negotiating with Mum to get more home time, which is really hard because I used to manage up to 9 cats while Dad was around to manage Mum. I'd be devastated if I was forced to choose between my beloved cats & my Mum just because SHE refuses to seek other options for assistance. The situation affects MY existing mental health issues terribly. My CATS miss me & several are now old-timers so I want them to see out their days happy & contented.

[@veramae4098]

@@lindaevans4140 Might I suggest you talk to someone at your local Senior Center? They can be incredibly helpful even in odd ways. Mine hooked me up with a good "handy man".

[@Unknown_-bt8uv]

Yet you people swear they are so smart lol

[@partytoad]

Jackson, you may have just unlocked something that I’ve been trying to figure out the entire time I’ve had my cat. To make a long story short, I got my cat as a kitten when I was also young and unaware of what it takes to raise a cat. She grew up with only me in my small room for quite a while until she was a bit unceremoniously introduced to our family resident cat. They (obviously) never got along well, so when I moved out with just her I thought her aggression issues would go away. Her aggression then turned towards anyone else who came into my apartment. If I had hung out with them a lot previously and she was exposed to their scent she would typically be okay, but most times she would be extremely overwhelmed, hiss, and/or “charge” at them. I recently moved in with my boyfriend and our two friends, and her behavior continued. She remained aggressive towards both (one girl and one guy) for a while. She almost always had a problem with girls more than guys, but she recently has started to warm up to the girl much more than the guy. This video made me realize this is because the girl comes out into the common area from their closed room much more than the guy. She almost never sees him, and when she does, she tries to chase him back into their room. I’m going to try and have some of their shirts or a blanket they share out in the common area for a bit to see if just having their scent in what she sees as only the territory of herself, my boyfriend and I can help lesson some of the aggression that I believe could be territorial. I fell in love with your “my cat from hell” show when I was young because I was so interested in learning more about the animals I lived with and loved so much, and finding your channel a while back has been a blessing. Thanks so much for putting this all out into the world, I hope others get just as much joy and information out of these videos as I do!

[@laceybanter5937]

This wasn't short

[@davebellamy4867]

@@laceybanter5937 🤣😅😂

[@yuki97kira]

Ask them to bring food for the cat as their "sacrifice to the Lord"

[@trustmesonimyourfather9097]

Nothing worse than a roommate with an terrorizing animal they don’t have control of making the environment uncomfortable while everyone else has tolerate it.

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

@@trustmesonimyourfather9097 was gonna say this. Had to deal w it before. Dude probably doesn’t come out of his room so he can keep himself from kicking her annoying cat. I know I stayed in my room because of my roommates annoying chihuahua. Poor roommates

[@drealynne4256]

I love how he explain things in a way that puts humans in the shoes of cats so to speak. The sunburn analogy was a way for people who always demonize or who often misunderstands cats to see things from there point of view. Nobody wants to be touched when there badly sunburned and in pain so when you pet a cat and they are in pain you will get a swat or nip. They can’t fully vocalize there discomfort to where we understand all the time. So swatting or taking a nibble is what is most likely to happen. I just appreciate how you are taking a misunderstood animal and one that is frequently demonized and finding common ground so people can understand and relate to cats better. Your out here doing some of gods work, honestly!

[@daem8134]

Wow extremely informative. I noticed my youngest cat only likes her face and ears touched, and gets annoyed very quickly with back touching. Now based on your info I know my cat is over stimulated. We live in a hectic house and I had no idea those two things were connected. Not to mention the status aggressive with her. It all makes sense now. Then secondly my oldest, biggest cat has a territorial aggression and pees in places.

[@stephanieszeponski9425]

My cat has been diagnosed with Hyperesthesia. The first time she was aggressive I didn't understand but noticed the Dinner Plate eyes right before she clawed me. Immediately after she would seem to apologize with a leg rub or close cuddle. Now I understand her pain and respect her space when she's tail whipping and skin rippling. We've also tried to get her a space of her own and she's doing much better.

[@eli_2971]

Hi, do you give your cat any medication? My cat was diagnosed with the same thing and the vet prescrived Gabapentin. I gave her 3 times a day everyday for a couple of months and now, i give her Gabapentin if needed (with the vet approuval). I noticed that when i'm feeling highly stressed, that's when her hyperesthesia flaire up. If my anxiety is under control and i'm feeling calm she has no episodes. Apparently, there can be specific breeds that are predisposed to this also.

[@stephanieszeponski9425]

@@eli_2971 For now she seems to be ok as long as we keep the stress low in the house. she only has a few seconds of it every once and a while. They did say to keep an eye, if it affects her food or sleep then maybe have to get Medicine. My cat is also somewhat affected by my stress level. sometimes she cuddles with me to help us both :) That's good to hear your cat is feeling better! was the medicine liquid? I would have a hard time feeding my cat anything else.

[@eli_2971]

@@stephanieszeponski9425 No it's a little pill! I gently squeeze each side of her jaw and she opens her mouth so i push the pill down (not too far) and the immediate reaction is to swallow. The cat is more surprised than anything else and it is not painful. If you hesitate then that's when the claws come out and the pill too.. !! I am happy to know that your cat only have short episodes now, that's surely a relief for you. It's heartbreaking to see them when they are that way. You feel so powerless. Have a great day!

[@techjunkie68smusicandtech56]

I love that term 'Dinner Plate' eyes, our oldest cat Gizmo does that when he goes hyper, he loves laser toys, or anything he can chase after. He's also quite possessive as he won't let our other cats near if he is in that hyper mode, great energy release and entertaining to watch He usually let's me know when he's going hyper because he starts by setting his claws into my calves when I'm sat at my desk, and then looks at me with those eyes that tell me, come on it's time to play!

[@joanhunt6431]

@@stephanieszeponski9425 is so beautiful she

[@BoundlessSelf]

Wow. This explains a lot about our 8 month old cat behavior. He hunts us at night, hides under the bed then surprises us with very painful scratches and bites. Going to play with him a lot more!! Thank you!! 😻🙏🏻🤗

[@AECommonThread2137]

Or it at least offers a great insight as to what his behaviors could indicate. Your assumption could be 100% correct, or your cat could simply still be in the kitten phase - or both!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

We had a cat with severe mental illness. He was super aggressive but he couldn’t help it. Nothing seemed to work. It was the 1970s. I wish I knew them what we know now. His life was so miserable. He so craved human and cat interaction but he was hurting everyone he came near so the other cats shunned him and were very aggressive with him and we had to avoid him too, to avoid injury. It made us all very sad. Otherwise we never had cats with overly aggressive behavior as we raised and sold Siamese kitties. I’m so grateful for these tips now so as to help my kitty and gives good pointers to my friends with their kitties

[@NoDot151]

Thank you for breaking down the different types of aggression. My partner and I recently moved in together and my 2 year old cat has demonstrated a good deal of aggression towards his 5 year old son. Working on diffusing the situation, teaching his son how to be around the cat, etc. Hopefully we are able to utilize these tips to make our home a calm place for all.

[@kittkatt521]

I as a retired animal grooming instructor, When I watched any pet (especially cats), for what I called anxiety triggers. I love that they have names! Thank you Mr. Galaxy!!

[@randyromines7364]

There is also different types of petting. My hubby pets in quick fast short strokes. I have tried to explain this "works up" the cat but he is oblivious and confused when the cat can't handle it. I have naturally calming energy. My pets are very gentle, slow, long strokes - very soothing, more like a caress and not all on the same body part. This is calming to the cat who will lie there for ages wanting my pets and even be lulled into sleep. Be aware of how you pet and which type of petting your kitty responds best to.

[@almedinarogo9000]

The exactly same thing with my hubby and our cat.

[@catherinelw9365]

How can be be so oblivious when you explained it to him? Borders on abuse.

[@jmanpolo5611]

​@@catherinelw9365 🤔🤨🧐

[@CDNGRL1976]

I am the accidental first time cat owner of a found feral kitten (5 mos old now). Your videos are incredibly helpful! Most of the time, I don’t know what I’m doing, but usually you have a video or a hack that gets me to the other side of an issue. My little guy is aggressive (zoomy bites/scratches/attacks) and I am trying EVERYTHING. I am hopeful we survive his teen years!! Thanks 🙏

[@tonybaroud4467]

I’m really impressed with your comment,if you don’t mind friendship please were are you from

[@CornOnMacabre69]

Overstimulation and sensory overload genuinely can be extremely painful... in my experience, relaxing in a quiet area with a cat as well as playing with them (depending on the energy level) are really helpful and soothing for human and feline

[@janeholmes4774]

Jackson , this is hugely helpful, I wanted to mention the one I listened right before this about cat anorexia, finally helped my crazy cat sister ,who's animals I know have been suffering and crying losing weight and imploring her for change. Her vet close to her Camelback mountain in Arizona seemed to have no idea about solutions or answers. except medical issues versus me finally going to her place after 7 years and seeing what was wrong. One litter box for two cats, overflowing , poop and pea under dining room tables, food in the same vicinity as litter boxes, toys neglected and not used. No view , kept inside after being outdoor cats with no Catio or perches. Thank you Dear so much, she is seriously turning around because she can listen to a professional but not me or anyone else that loves her.

[@linncooley7330]

I lost a cat sibling to the pet food recall. My other cat would go to the place where his brother died every day at the same time he died and would cry. We tried to comfort him. After 4 months, he started to settle a bit. After 7 months, we felt it was time to bring in another cat. We picked the cat, but held off bringing her home. We had brought two cat beds with us, and had rubbed one with Smokeys scent, and left it for her to get used to. Meanwhile we had rubbed the other one with her scent and brought it home for Smokey to get used to. A couple of weeks later we brought her home and kept her in the bathroom for the first couple of weeks. Mainly to be able to give her the meds that our vet prescribed, but also to slowly introduce both of them with supervision. They were inseparable after that, until he had to have surgery and was gone for over a week. After that, she could not stand to be around him, and will not tolerate any other cats.

[@thekingofkingsrp]

What kind of surgery? Sometimes they can sense sickness and disassociate.

[@linncooley7330]

Had had the most expensive hairball ever. His intestines were scarred so all the vet saw was an obstruction. She kept him for a week at her home. But he refused to eat. She finally felt he would do better at home and he did. He purred non-stop for a few weeks. We also got him to eat small bits several times a day, until he final had the tube taken out.

[@bwash6743]

Jackson says.tonreintroduce. so rub the scents on each other again

[@monafan5573]

My previous cat used to attack me over and over when I got into bed until I pushed him off my bed... then he would realise he'd lost the fight and come back all nice and cuddly 10 min later and pretend nothing happened....

[@MischaDitamparOma]

I think according to this video that's something with their energy bubble still going up when you're about to go to bed. Maybe they were playing or having some sort stimulation everytime you are going to bed? Because mine is also like that when I want to take a nap sometimes because they wanna play and my colourful blanket looks like a toy to her 😅

[@sandyp9891]

We've had great success in calming my daughter's cat, thanks to a vet who specializes in feline behavior and mental conditions. Cats (stray??) would fight near our house and when they did, our cat would absolutely lash out at every person, dog, cat in the house. We trapped the un-neutered males outside and took them to a shelter. That part was easy. After this happened, even with no cats outside anymore, she became very protective of her food and "her" room and hallway. She bloodied my legs and bare feet SO bad when a dog was in her hallway while I was carrying her food to her room. It was brutal. I thought I might need stitches and, yeah, I have scars. Anxiety meds were used short term while we worked with her and, long story short, she walks to her feeding space now, tail held high, eyes relaxed, and happy. She even walked past one of the dogs with no issues yesterday. I was SO happy to see that! No anxiety meds are needed now, but I do keep them on hand for stressful times like holidays, fireworks, etc. The other cat does still go into another room behind a closed door for feeding time, though. If we have to keep doing that, we will. Peace and security in the hearts and minds of our furbabies makes me happy.

[@goudagrishhdoe8925]

I swear this type of behavior comes from acting scared around your cat. They pick up on it and know they can get away with attacking you. My cat would never bite me with any sort of seriousness unless I really asked for it because she knows there would be consequences. Sorry to be blunt but just like a dog, sometimes you have to show your cat who is boss. And if it doesn’t care or take heed, free it,

[@bambinaforever1402]

Congrats - u just killed a few innocent cats who were going along with their lives. How do u sleep at night. U know they kill cats in shelters. Shame on u. Karma will get with u later. 👎

[@christiansweden]

My Siberian cat is very tolerant, but he also has very clear boundaries. He always gives you 3 vocal "stop it" before resorting to physical defense. Even then he doesn't bite you hard, but you feel it. I have never pushed beyond that.

[@Unknown_-bt8uv]

Amazing how people talk about cats boundaries but allow them to do whatever they want in their house

[@delladearest2511]

Thanks Jackson for this coverage because it teaches humans the challenge cats can be and not all humans are up to learning how to be patient to live with these animals. Also shows how different they are to dogs but both types deserve our respect.

[@cynthianorwood9107]

I've named my rescue kitten after you. His name is Jackson and it seems fit him well. Thanks for you cat advice.

[@seckhoffable]

I think Jackson has the nicest presence of anyone on KZbin. What a cool guy. I learn from him all the time.

[@evelynjones5843]

Thank you for including Idiopathic aggression and pointing out that cats can also have mental illness. I am certain that mine has PTSD-he was adopted from animal control at about 6 weeks old.

[@Acidfunkish]

Yeah... That's worrying. 😔 Jackson has mentioned that kittens may not have learned "how to cat," if they're taken from their mom and siblings too soon.

[@shantellamend8986]

It's great to see that Weedborn has new CBD products that will save me money and energy to treat myself.

[@marjolijnv.3974]

Thank you for your channel. I only recently discovered it and I love it. I have a good example of motherly aggression. I once had 3 cats (and 2 dogs) and brought home another one from the shelter. All went well. However, she was supposed to be spayed, but to my great surprise, nearly two months later I suddenly had 3 kittens (all my other cats were neutered, so I probably got a pregnant cat from the shelter), making it a total of 7 cats! Luckily I can close off my staircase, so I put mum and the baby's upstairs and left the rest downstairs. That worked very well, until one time when I forgot to properly close the door to the stairs and one of the other cats (a big tom) became a bit curious. I was unaware of his presence until I suddenly heard a great hissing, saw mum flying and literally slap the tomcat down the stairs, went after him and stood there hissing and spitting in the kitchen. It was actually quite a sight to behold, mum is a tiny cat and she was holding 2 dogs and 3 tomcats at bay. None of them even dared to approach her. I quitely called out to her and she came with me back upstairs. I was the only one allowed near her kittens. In fact she came to me for help when she had hidden the kittens behind some books in a book case and she couldn't reach them anymore. It felt so good to be trusted so much. She is still with me and so is one of her sons.

[@meighan845]

I recently took in a stray, and it's my first cat ever. Its only been about a week and I'm transitioning her into being an indoor cat. She's typically very sweet and docile. I tried to initiate play tonight and she got overstimulated i guess, and started hissing and almost attacking me. I honestly got scared and came to this video. Im hoping i can get over the fear of cat aggression because i do really love her.

[@MossyMozart]

@meighan845 - Everything okay now? As a stray, the kitty had to be on HGH ALERT all the time and sometimes, FIGHT for her life. It can take some time for that reactionary behavior to fade. Keep her claws trimmed, provide toys and playtime, keep scratching posts, and be quiet, calm, and very, very patient. I have 2 post-feral cats. One overcame her fear and aggression quickly in a few months. But it took the other one about 2 years to sleep on the sofa and purr, take a treat from our hands, then nearly 3 years before we could pet her head. (I cried the first time she let me!) We can now pet her body with 2 hands at a time, but she has that "overstimulation induced aggression" that Mr Galaxy spoke about. Pet, stroke, purr, HISS! Baby steps.

[@CMoore8539]

@@MossyMozartMy adopted feral female cat is the same way. Lots of Patience and Time. My cat still bites occasionally but she’s getting calmer every day. It really takes them some time to adjust but they love having a safe and happy home, once they get adjusted.💞😻

[@Unknown_-bt8uv]

You really love a cat that attacks you in your first week of meeting if it were a person it'd be over but you make sure you take care of that cat for the rest of its life even if it takes years of it attacking you because it could have really been through something and putting it back outside where it belongs is cruel smh

[@brennasumpter869]

sing a lullaby or a tune ..move slowly..watch lots of Jackson's videos

[@johnnellh.3708]

Thank God my cat is so chill and she loves my kids and my dog. I hit the cat jackpot with her!

[@karenfinance3336]

Yes you did!

[@xStandingxStillx]

I would love a more detailed video on status aggression, especially towards humans in houses with no other cats. Currently facing this issue and have been pretty badly injured by my Napoleon.

[@micheleclark2256]

Something to try is the cat pheromone spray. My husband and I used it with a semi feral who moved into our home with 3 other cats. It worked very well for us. Also keep a big toy with you. When my napoleon gets "that look", I have him attack the toy instead.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

You can always ask for more info from Him. I had to medicate a cat with Prozac for a little while then he didn't need it, but please ask Cat Daddy his opinion as he may have a different method!

[@taktukk]

@@kathleenrutherford733 My cat has prescribed prozac and we use feliway pheromone spray. However, my cat's territorial/status aggression is rooted in some traumas from his prior home and getting neutered late by his original human parents. So, even with these, treat reinforcement with guests etc., I am unfortunately still having Napoleon issues with my cat, albeit not as poorly as before; but sometimes its mitigation rather than total resolution

[@papabear2515]

@@taktukk we are having similar issues with our cat, Otis. It’s so challenging and sad.

[@dreamyfirst]

Our cat is agressive towards our toddler and we don’t know what to do, but it looks like status agression. We are expecting a baby now, so I am even more concerned and wonder what to do :(

[@sophiefletcher8423]

Thank you so much! This has already helped tremendously. I didn’t realize that overstimulation with petting caused pain. This is a game changer.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Sophie how’s the weather over there

[@drt-abrat1256]

Love your explanation of redirected aggression! You're so smart, funny, and clever! Still smiling! Thanks for being you!

[@marylouriddle6178]

I love the way you educate people about how to live with your cat and make both of you happy. Education is so important, I’ve worked at the same veterinarian for 28 years and our most job is educating pet parents and make life easier for them. Love your videos!❤️

[@treehuggingcatlover2586]

I have brought 2 kittens in to my home while my 18 year old male Marley was growing up. When the new kitten is brought to the house he howls and cries and growls and cries Mama for the first night. Then next day he will be cleaning the head and face of the new arrival. He will then teach the new cat everything he knows. He is the sweetest cat. The best cat. Was neutered at approximately 2 years old when I found him and he never sprayed or peed on anything. Never any sign of aggression.

[@danielleberlekamp211]

Jackson, I have a 10yo neutered male who demonstrates sexual aggression towards one of my spayed female cats. He seeks her out, bites her, and urinates near her. When locked up he cat calls for her. He doesn't exhibit any aggression towards the other female or the other two males. Otherwise he is a very sweet boy. Either she is kept separate or he is kept separate at all times to avoid these fights. Help!

[@montanateri6889]

Best video! My 6yr old shelter cat (I named her Mystery) came from a single person house for 5yrs, to a mad 2 dog, 3 cat house, bottom of the feeding chain for a year, then they realized (finally) how scared she was they gave her to the shelter. Terrible mats on her sides. The shelter shaved her, my God, she was so skinny, she's long hair & I don't think the people realized she was starving. She bathes herself all the time, so the matts were from not being able to bathe, as she spent the last year hiding from other animals. At first she would actually grab a giant mouthful of dry food, go under something, spit it all out, then eat it slowly, one piece at a time. I've never seen a cat 'cheek pouch' her food on the run. No wonder she was so skinny, the other animals weren't even allowing her to eat! And she'd never had canned food until I gave it to her. I've got weight on her and hair growing back. But she asks permission for everything, to get on a lap, to get on the bed, to explore a cat tree, being allowed to be a cat is so new to her and she's still sure she's gong to get hollered at (hit?) for everything. She gets over stim w/petting quite easily (Thank you, that info was gold for me!) , then starts to nip and swipe me, then changes her mind and runs away as then she thinks she's in trouble for the 'almost' bite. So I have to go to her and talk her into coming out. She gave me the most puzzled looks the first few days and I realized she's never been talked to before. Part of that may be sensitively from being shaved, her back does the crawl you spoke of, so I'll be more aware of that. She doesn't seem to understand playing... she will play for 30sec or so, then she runs away from it, as if she's scared she's in trouble for playing. I don't know how to 'deflate' the balloon of over stimulation when she's scared of playing. I'll keep up with the playing, and will also ask a vet if a low dose stress med for a few months might help, that and all of this video was so much help for me. Thank you Jackson, you are a life saver, I'm a years & years fan and this grandma is so glad you're here in pandemic times, still helping us!

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Teri how’s the weather over there

[@nifferscritters]

My kitty exhibits delayed reaction overstimulation aggression so it took me a while to figure out the connection. She also has hangry aggression lol 😹

[@jerushamaxwell281]

I observe all respect for the 'raw' cat instincts, but am glad to have learned more applied reasoning from Jackson.

[@morganbill]

Thank you for this! I’ve been struggling to pinpoint my cats aggression. It is definitely status aggression.

[@SSNUTHIN]

As someone that grew up in Los Angeles and whose aunt threw her cat out because it was pregnant, I can tell you just how fast and how horribly this can get out of hand. Her old neighborhood is still overrun with cats and kittens. You can tell the population is too big when you're seeing all over town dead kittens, sick kittens, and cats eating kittens. Tnr is truly about improving the quality of life for the entire colony.

[@irenegewinner8193]

Our new rescue used to bite my ankles when we returned home after being away for an hour or two, so I carried a long braided yarn in my pocket to distract him. It worked well and 6 months later, now he backs off when I say “No!” Also, catnip sprayed on his cat tree helped the separation anxiety as he used it alot more even when we left the house.

[@Unknown_-bt8uv]

Tnr is a waste of time what about all the species they kill what's so special about cats that people ignore all the damage they cause.

[@catherinelw9365]

@@Unknown_-bt8uv They kill rats and mice. Unless you enjoy having rats and mice in your home, that is a good service.

[@gatinhatinytigre]

@@Unknown_-bt8uvyou do realize TNR is about reducing population size, correct? 😂

[@valeriesmith9162]

I’ve experienced almost all of them in my 20 years of having cats, you explain these so nicely and clearly. Thank you!!!!

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Valerie how’s the weather over there

[@the66rambler]

Excellent observations. I volunteer with cats at our local shelter and have seen them all. One thing I see, and hope I am handling it right: sometimes we get a cat/kitten that seems a bit aggressive-but also fearful...hiding in a corner, may hiss, flatten ears,or growl. I talk to the animal softly, then slowly place a hand about a foot in front of the animal and gage the reaction. If I feel good about it I softly touch the head. Often once a gentle touch is introduced, the cat will actually relax.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello how’s the weather over there

[@blondiegreeneyes4802]

Really excellent advice!

[@noninoni9962]

Hey Jackson😎 Part 2: Because of covid, rescue/adoption centers in my county closed up shop, catching me with a couple of litters of kittens in my home from feral mommy cats, that trusted me enough, to have born in my home... One Mom couldn't produce enough milk, so I'd bottle feed the kittens many times--day and night... Needless to say, there are several of the types of aggression being displayed!! In another week or so, a new private 7,000 sq. ft. rescue and adoption center close to home will open for business... Until then, I'll be using ALL your ideas on combating aggression between the different ages, sexes, intact, not intact!!!! THANKS!!

[@oldsoul6421]

I like the way you explain everything. I had no idea one can talk about cats for hours and that I have to know so much. Thank you.

[@abigailelizabeth4655]

Your videos are literally my favorite, I had no idea until now why my cat who’s super gentle always bites me and my mom when we argue and she’ll run inbetween us and meow super loud too. The other night we were arguing and she’s meowing and running back and forth over my mom then kneeding and she ran over to me and I wasn’t really paying attention until I felt a bite on my ankle out of nowhere and then on the other ankle. I feel so bad now bc I love my cats more than life itself and would never wanna stress them out. I’ve started to be more conscious of not arguing in front of her. Thank you for educating us cat owners so we can make sure our fur babies are properly loved and taken care of. An update on the food they are now onto 2-3 wet meals a day and expect it in the morning and evening and today was there first day having one mid day too. I’ve found they like the nulo chicken and duck a lot and aren’t huge fans of the fishy ones, which I’m not gonna complain about bc they smell terrible lmao.

[@KITTKATT11]

I have 5 rescue cats, and 3 are feral, none of them fight, they play but it's never even close to aggression. I have peace and order in my house and I don't know what I did right but I'm happy for every cat I have 😻❤️💕🐈🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Kitty how’s the weather over there

[@kzn0408]

Hi all you beautiful people. Thank you, beautiful Jackson.

[@summagibson1016]

It’s insane how relevant this is to my cat at the moment! Literally just talked about it with my partner yesterday 🤯 My cat also sometimes nibbles at my ankles if I’m taking to long and get side tracked when preparing his wet food 😂

[@StompMom5]

One of my cats does that too but not hard enough to call aggression, more like a friendly reminder that I'm taking too long to prepare his food😂. Cute hearing of other cats that do that as well😻

[@myst9072]

Mine does something similar as well, he mildly bites( tries to) at my leg if i take too long to walk over to his food

[@bambinaforever1402]

He is just playing with u. What is wrong with u people. I think it is adorable

[@sweettooth7625]

Lol redirected aggression happened to me and I didn’t know why. My cat is upset of another cat by the window where she likes to look out . I tried to go see what was bothering her and I got a really bad scratch .

[@anniebygrave9300]

Thank you so much Jackson for this video. I was beginning to think I'd have to rehome my 10 year old cat Billy because of his aggression, but I might be coming to a bit of an understanding now. I think he might have a combo of status and/or territorial aggression and separation anxiety. He howls desperately every time we return from being out even if it's just for an hour or two. He's always been a bit insecure and easily startled - just a slight unexpected movement sometimes and he's off. He's a rescue cat that turned up as a stray in the garden at about 8 months old. We already had three other cats, but after looking for and not finding his owner we took him in. None of the other cats liked him much as he was pretty boisterous. Now we only have one of those previous cats left alive, a female called Sweet Pea who is 12 years young. Billy has always been a bit of a 'hair trigger attacker' but he's recently started attacking my head and face when I sit on 'his' chosen corner of the sofa or close to where he wants to sleep. He climbs onto my body, pillow or the back of the sofa to get really close to me and sometimes he prefaces the attacks by being affectionate, touching noses, butting up against my hands as though asking to be petted, but I'm not sure he really does - it's like he's asking for something else but I don't know what it is. If I pet him I rub him around the cheeks, head and neck, and sometimes down the body if he seems to want it, but I'm very careful. I always watch his body language and if it changes I stop immediately. If I refuse to pet him when he wants me to he gets aggressive too though, so I feel like I'm always on edge trying to second guess him. He miaows at me loudly and I don't know what he wants. Is he hungry? Does he want to go out? Is he bored? Does he want affection? Is there a strange cat outside? Did he hurt himself? Is he annoyed at something? Is the water bowl empty? My other cat shows me exactly what she wants but he doesn't, and it's like having a whiny child in the house that you can never please. He likes to sit on my lap with a blanket under him and wash his belly. I know not to touch him or move fast when he's doing that or he goes for me. I hide my hands, keep them well out of the way and stay still. He dosn't like me looking at my phone or reading a book when he wants attention. I have to turn my full focus on him. I know he's going to attack if he starts purring really loudly, his ears prick fowards, his eyes sort of go 'alien almond shaped' (I also call this the 'pink eyed look') and then he goes for me. A double swipe with claws and sometimes he'll bite deep, then in a flash he runs away. Always leaves me bleeding. The last time he did it I swore I'd rehome him, I'd totally had it with him. It was in the middle of the night and it left me crying and shaking with shock. I feel like he's punishing me for something, but I don't know what it is. He's not showing fear, he's not being defensive, he's not in play mode, he's not just been overstimulated, instead he's doing it very deliberately. He either wants me out of 'his' space, he wants me to do something that I'm not doing, or he is angry with me about something I have done. It's me he's aggressive with. He's only attacked my boyfriend once (when I was away on holiday). My boyfriend says he won't even consider rehoming him. He still loves him, but I'm not so sure I do anymore. I've lost a lot of trust. He sneaks up on and attacks our female cat when she is asleep. He also lays in wait for her and attacks her when she's passing by. They end up slashing and howling and facing off to one another. She gives as good she gets. Sometimes she'll guard the door, food or cat flap in revenge, or howls at him through the glass of the front door when he's sitting outside. We break it up by moving her along. They generally sleep/hang out in separate rooms most of the time, but weirdly they can tolerate each other sometimes and sleep on the same bed or sofa fairly close to each other (like, several feet apart) We feed them in separate rooms and dry food is always available. A pouch of wet food at night each. If they ask for extra wet food during the day they can have it. Water fountain inside the house, water bowl outside. Two litter trays indoors but only the female uses them during the winter months. Billy goes to the toilet outside all year round. Both cats have free access to outside whenever they want via a microchip cat flap. There are other cats coming into the garden sometimes that ours see off, and they seem to do that OK without too much of an issue. We also have a fenced terrace which they hang out on, close to the house. I've bought wands with a toy or feathers on a string, cat balls, stuffed toys etc and I've tried to play with Billy. He doesn't play like other cats and won't go for the toy - he just crouches behind a door in 'wait' mode for ages and eventually I have to give up. He will chase a ball maybe two or three times then stops playing. He's a good hunter though and has solved the rodent problem we had (we live near the country and keep chickens so rats/mice can be a problem). I think Billy needs a place to call his own in the living room. I'll put a new cat tree in and some beds high up. I'll stop him coming in the bedroom at night. I'll take him to the vet to get him checked out in case there's anything wrong.I'll check out Bach flower remedies and homeopathy in case there's something that seems to fit his profile. I want to help him feel generally more secure, and at least I've got a starting point now. If there's anything else you think might be helpful Jackson, please would you share your wisdom? Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!

[@catzzzvb]

This video is really great; I had a cat for 10 years who was very bonded with me. Very loving, chill, would love nothing more than to cuddle up with me. I moved to a new apartment over the winter and things were business as usual. Cut to the first spring there and cats started to wander around outside. One day there was some sort of cat fight outside of her favourite window and she just snapped. Never seen anything like it; it was like she was taken over by something and decided she *had to* kill me. Really beat me up to the point of needing to go to a doctor and didn't come down from what had her worked up, to the point there were days of not being able to even get in the room with her for fear of me (or her!) getting hurt. Ended up having to surrender her because I couldn't figure out how to make things safe again, and have never really understood what was going on. So glad I found these videos so I can finally understand what was going on with her just a little bit better. I still beat myself up over how it all happened, but she thankfully found another home that she was able to feel safe and calm in.

[@Zabeth1313]

Pretty much the same thing happened with me kinda scary happens on and off with no Rhyme or Reason

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

My mother-in-law's cat mostly exhibits play aggression. Yesterday I bought him a cat toy with something to attack on the end of a string and he just went nuts for it. Every time I put it down because I thought he was tired, the moment I turned my back on the toy, he was up there trying to get it. He will get overstimulated as well, but most of the time even when he is "being aggressive" he isn't biting hard enough to break the skin and usually has his claws put away. It hasn't been much of a problem, but I think that if he gets more chances to kill a toy, that he'll probably start to feel a bit better.

[@maryjocully8806]

Terrific coverage on the topic of aggression. Don’t forget that your videos should be also recommended to new cat parents. Folks who live with and love cats should know all this info from the start of the relationship lol!

[@agafaba]

I am pretty sure my cat is developing idiopathic aggression, usually triggered when I am talking to someone he cant see like over the phone but also sometimes when he just wakes up. It isnt too common yet but simply talking to him directly using his name calmly followed by some pets seems to reassure him everything is ok (16 years old now)

[@506twilight]

this came at the perfect time. in the process of introducing two cats and i feel like we've hit a wall. So close but not quite. this was helpful, gave me new things to think about and new ways to look at behaviors!

[@sweatpantsprincess3239]

So obsessed with the observation of overstimulation. That's such a great idea to keep in mind for aspiring animal behaviorists. I completely understand the concept for humans, yet in almost thirty years I haven't seen anyone suggest it as something to look out for with pets.

[@jewellevy]

I wonder if overstimulation at being petted is because of static electricity build up?

[@connorisabella0223]

My Persian Murphy doesn't have many aggressions. He's a pretty cool cat however....I probably started something that was not a good idea. I started giving him treats after we got into bed . We'll, at first it was o.k. he would eat his treats and go curl up and go to sleep. After a while of that I would give him about 8 to 10 .. then one night after he got his treats he kept looking at my hand and he would jump on my arm like he was attacking me and it hurt! Bad! So I put him in time out of the bedroom and I would shut the door so he couldn't get untill he calmed down. We went thru this for several more weeks and I really started trying to figure out what he was wanting....come to find out...I looked at him and I said do you want another treat? He looked at me and put his paw on my arm, and gently put his teeth on my arm, and it has worked out really well. These cats are really smart and now we are communicating great! Thought you might like hearing our story.

[@larahaxe8244]

@@jewellevy Not always. I had a cat who was just easily overwhelmed. She loved petting, but didn't know how to deal whith the emotions. Kept coming back and bumping her head, even when she was tensing up. So, it was up to me to stop petting and let her cool off a bit. Or switching to play, to give that energy a healthy outlet.

[@cathyeller5722]

Theo (big male black cat) has PTSD. He used to be fearless, he got out of the screened in porch, and was in a terrible fight. He ended up with a facial abscess. It took weeks for it to heal the whole time he was sick and needed meds. He was very lovely dovey he stayed by my side. After the wound healed he's now scared of everything. Even if you move furniture or move to suddenly in the house he runs and hides. This has been going on for a over a year and nothing seems to make it better. We allow for him to hide and be scared he comes out eventually, and let him know he's safe. I don't think he will ever be the same fearless cat again.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Cathy how’s the weather over there

[@UnshelledTwo4]

You taught me so much between your KZbin and My cat from hell! I adopted my boy and it was so easy to learn his behavior bc of the content you make. Thank you so much Jackson for all you do you not only teach and help cats but you definitely help humans too. ❤️

[@carolynnkay2165]

Amen!!!!

[@carolynnkay2165]

play w/ my cat, play w/ my cat, play w/ my cat!!! TY JG!❤

[@kchatt822]

What happens when you introduce two cats the right way, following your protocol, and they get along for about three weeks, then out of nowhere, the resident cat starts hissing at the new cat when the new cat approaches him? I'm thinking it could be attributed to numbers 6, 7, or 8 on the list. I should mention that both are male cats that are neutered.

[@emcatalina]

I feel like this is happening to us as well….introduced new cat to our solo cat, maybe a bit quickly (after 2 weeks) but following all the protocols! 4 year old male (resident) and 1 year old male (newbie). They were getting along as good as can be, but now my resident cat is trying to mount him and hold onto his neck. I’m so worried.

[@kchatt822]

@@emcatalina wow, that sounds almost exactly like my situation down to the age of the two male cats. The older cat has mounted the newbie, and bit him, but in a playful way, while also growling if that makes sense. I don't understand the older cat's behavior. He'll growl at the newbie while initiating play. But they've never had a knock out drag out brawl so far. The older kitty has good days and bad (i.e. some day he doesn't growl at all, others he's growling constantly). I've found what helps is giving our older cat a quiet space to chill out for a while with very little stimuli. Sometimes he needs to just decompress. He's usually fine after that.

[@kchatt822]

@@emcatalina it can definitely be worrisome though, because you want them to be friends and live stress free lives together and to thrive. I've been debating on reintroducing them all over again. Problem is, we're thinking the newbie has some separation anxiety issues, and locking him in a room all the time could potentially be detrimental.

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Thank you Jackson for what you do. This video has helped me understand and know the signs as to why my over two years old cat suddenly bites me (breaking the skin) He will often just give me love bites. He lightly bites and holds it then let's go. Then other times he does what I think as you described, play aggression. He wraps his paws around, claws digging in and bites multiple times, breaking the skin. I have multiple scars from this. I hope I can quickly recognize the signs and get my arm away from him. Thank you for the aggression video. 😺😻💕🇺🇸

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Joalla how’s the weather over there

[@carributler739]

On the point of "introducing a new cat", I have 3 cats that have all lived happily together for 1.5 years. The youngest was recently spayed and upon her return from the vet she was treated like a foreigner...an interloper. It was as if we had brought a completely new cat into the house. I assume this to be because her scent was now different, since the lack of hormones. It has taken about 5 weeks to get back to relative normalcy. For her safety, initially, were had to keep her separate for the 1st week until she was recovered from her surgery, so she could, at least, run away or defend herself. We are back to peaceful existence, but it took some time to reintroduce them. This was surprising to me; a completely shock. I didn't expect it, at all.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Carri how’s the weather over there

[@backwardsbandit8094]

It will be because she picked up the scent from the vet and your other cats didnt recognize it and got territorial. Happens all the time to my cats, they're usually over it within a couple hours

[@vickigower8125]

Jackson I only just discovered you a day or two ago and I've been soaking up your videos like crazy every since. Thank you for all you do for cats. I think you're amazing and you definitely give me a lot of insight into different situations I've experienced with my cats before. God bless you :)

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Vicki how’s the weather over there

[@sadiegardner4041]

So much help in ALL areas of cat companionship! You are a genius- Thank you!!!

[@julzhepburn3688]

WOW,thank you from all the cats that are helped by your explanation. You are a Angel sent to earth to help all the poor domestic cats that are so unwittingly being abused. 🙏😿🙀😻

[@nousdefions9600]

Territorial aggression and spraying. Thank you for explaining this. Although I have just recently had the cat neutered, he's still doing it. It's not overnight, but I'll do what I can to help him out to stop that behavior.

[@McSpudder]

Hey Jackson, I absolutely love your videos and they helped a lot when our male started peeing on the kitchen counter! Moving the litter boxes to more open spaces, taking off the lids and cat pheromone diffusers have eradicated the problem entirely:) We're introducing an 8 week old puppy to our 2 cat household on Sunday, and while there's lots of KZbin resources to handle introductions from the puppy's perspective I would love your input on what we could be doing to prepare our cats for the new addition!

[@claudiaparker373]

Jackson, I had a situation with my little dog, years ago, that was simular to what your video showed about cats being able to see spirits. I was sitting in our front room, late at night. I couldn't sleep because I was afraid. I had had a bad week, and felt I was under spiritual attack. I was sitting on the couch, with my little dog Sarah in my lap, and I was praying to God for protection. All of a sudden, my little Sarah started slowly looking up, and with her eyes staring straight at the ceiling, she then slowly started tracking to the left, finally stopping at a point about five feet from where she first began staring. It looked as though she was watching something cross over the ceiling. I knew something had gone on. The next day, right there, where she had followed with her head and eyes and stopped , were brush marks in the cobwebs we had on the ceiling. As if movement of some sort had disturbed them. I feel she saw an Angel that night, because the outcome of that event was comfort, not fear❤

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Claudia how’s the weather over there

[@montanak7]

I adopted a 10+ year old cat with all kinds of issues. First thing I did was change her food & she started getting better.

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

So hilarious. We only had 1 cat for 8 years then saved 1. Then saved 4. He didnt want them at first but now he is the Cat Daddy. Ive been calling him that since last May. I just found you or refound you (I used to watch the show, never seen you on youtube) last week. I giggle every time I call him the cat daddy ♡

[@Glyphron]

My cat had idiopathic aggression for eight years, and my vet always fought me about medicating her to try and ease the issue. Even though nothing else was working. The aggression itself has calmed way down after she reached eight (this was an issue from day 1) and doesn't happen often anymore. We have no idea what changed. But, our vet did not help much.

[@Glyphron]

@Jellybean Dakota Yeah. They're great with dogs but, don't seem to handle cats well. So, probably won't bring any cats to them if I get another.

[@celticphoenix2579]

This is such a well timed video. I have a kitty with overstimulation aggression and I keep missing the signs. She's kinda subtle with them, but now I know what to look for. Thank you.

[@pinkivy93]

This was an excellent explanation of the various types of feline aggression! You have made my job soooooo much easier!

[@ianwoodall4523]

Yep. We had a classic case of non aggression recognition. We have two cats Athelstan (Stanley) and Belladonna the Cat of War ( Bella) We took Stanley into the vets to treat an abcess. When he came back Bella went for him. I dont know if this is right but we separated them for a couple of days. We also swapped grooming brushes between cats to switch scent. I read that you can smear the cats in tuna juice. We did NOT do that. Instead we bought Feliway. ( not sure if that's just a UK brand or not). That calmed it all down but it took a while. If you have better suggestions I would like to hear them. Love the videos BTW Ian W . Worcestershire UK

[@stephenbowman7397]

We have two cat's that one attacks the other one. This has been going on for about a year. I was at my wit's end. Came across your video and felt relieved that there's still hope. Wanted to say how much appreciate it. Thank you so much Lauren Bowman dedicated subscriber

[@MrCamilla]

Growing up in a family where we or relatives never had pets, your videos helps me greatly. Binge-watched your videos before my dear Lucas came half a year ago and now again because Lucas and I are bringing in a kitty next month, something I'm totally unfamiliar with. He's the kindest cat ever but he's incredibly submissive so I've been afraid of the things you talk about in the video happening to my new one. It calms my nerves a lot knowing more about it

[@charlotteswebheimbacher377]

Good job doing research on owning a pet before getting one. It shows your maturity and intelligence . Bravo

[@MrCamilla]

@@charlotteswebheimbacher377 Thank you❤️ Lucas and our "new" Rasmus turned out to be the very best friends. They love each other so much❤️

[@SK-bb6ms]

@@MrCamilla so nice to hear, good job!

[@AzlianaLyana]

So informative today. Thanks Jackson. Have a blessed weekend, meow!

[@henteagustav]

My first cat Lili was somewhat of a stray all her life and also pretty aggressive when we (informally) adopted her (long story short, my neighbors took in roaming strays and she felt drawn to us) she was really aggressive and shy, but over the two and a half years we had her she became a cuddly baby, even let us stroke her belly, but unfortunately she passed away at the age of around 15-20 from cancer

[@raychillroyer6516]

Thank you so much for all the information! We have a high strung aggressive cat who’s been over licking his belly and acting out lately. My first thought of course was to take him to the vet and next was to play with him more because of you! Thanks so much for all your time and energy researching these tiny felines. You rock and ty for your contribution to the world on kittencats! 😽😻😻

[@TerezatheTeacher]

My cat attacks me when he's hungry and doesn't immediately get food. It's my fault, I gave him food outside set mealtimes when he begged or started attacking. Trying to turn that around now. I set an alarm called "feeding the cat" for 3 times a day and refuse ti give him food unless the alarm is ringing. I hope he'll learn that ringing means food and that attacks don't. He also used to wake me up early purring and cuddling to get an early breakfast, but I stopped giving him the food. Now he wakes me much later and onky gets love and cuddles, but not an early breakfast.

[@RR-ed2ml]

Love your personality, keep being the fabulous you! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experiences with us all.

[@terribates7240]

Thanks for all the things I have learnt from you! My cat and I are so lucky. I was always a good mum, but I’m far better now! There’s only one behavioural thing I have not found the answer to in your videos yet, but I live in hope! I have made a comment about this under your video “eight types of aggression“ and maybe you will find it an interesting one.

[@sukamayoutube2323]

I feel blessed that my boys have never been aggressive. But I do have a problem with one cat being food dominant and my other one always picky. I have to separate them at meal times and sit with my picky cat and stroke him to make him eat. :/

[@leighgirouard7151]

You are so sweet to do this for your boys

[@Haslerka1251]

We have a similar thing but with prescription diet - renal issues. Trust me when I say that getting the microchip feeders was THE BEST decision I made. Now I can feed our boy anything he wants and be sure that our girl still gets access only to what she can safely eat, without having to sit over them and make sure they don't cross-contaminate.

[@sukamayoutube2323]

@@Haslerka1251 I was thinking of getting those feeders but my sensitive boy moon just won't eat until I physically stroke him. I sit on the bathroom floor with him (which is the room my other cat Vincent, won't come in so it's moons space) he looks at it but won't eat until I give him loves. I can't tell if I've accidently trained him to do this or its something that makes him feel safe.

[@Haslerka1251]

@@sukamayoutube2323 he will eat on his own once he gets truly hungry. Not to make this sound like you need to torture him, but if you condition him to only eat with you present and cuddling, that's only bad for you... I would try with his most favorite food and let him eat truly alone. And once he digs in, then go give him some love - thus positively reinforcing the behavior.

[@Michelle0920]

Very helpful! Working with intro and territorial aggression at night

[@Lovepeacejoy..]

Thank you for this video Jackson. I love my 4 month old kitty. She is so sweet. I think she has several types of aggression. I have tried everything I know how to do, to stop this behavior. I have searched the internet for help. This is the best video out there to understand this issues. I feel like I have 2 different cats. I have thought of giving her away, but who is going to want a hyperactive cat that bites & claws her owner. I am scratched all over & am at my wits end. I always put her in a 10 minute time out in a different room, which “resets” her. Today, this went on throughout the day, irregardless of resetting & she is now fighting me when I try to grab her to remove her! I am going to try your formula to help with the hyperactivity. She was found on the side of a highway @ about 6 weeks old, with no cat family around, so we think someone dumped her. Will rewatch this & I will be bringing her to the Vet.

[@maryellenstraughn1384]

We recently adopted an older cat. He had one owner for most of his life and was given up because the owner’s wife was not a cat person. The cat has been aggressive with us off and on. I think you explained a couple of reasons for this in your video. One is the over stimulation. At first he did not like to be petted or brushed. I’ve been working with him slowly to get him used to touch and I am now watching for signs of agitation that tells me to back off. He also exhibited some territorial aggression by laying down in the hallway and forcing us to step around him. As he gets used to us and used to our house I hope this will pass. Does it help to reward him with treats or praise when he behaves well and is less aggressive?

[@DontBULLYothers]

Thank you for this comment. I just adopted a female cat that is a bit aggressive

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

Play aggression with my cats, they tend to use their energy on each other, unless they want to play... Cat wands come out. My cats do have the odd tiff, but I just split them up to calm down and don't pick them up... I like my skin. I've 18 cats and watch them all the time. I always tickle my cats behind the ears, cheeks and chin, I never stroke them..unless it's Gizmo who hits you with his paw, and head bomps for a belly rub. I love picking up tips from Jackson, and also seeing when he mentions something, that I'm already doing. I'm no expert, and always happy to learn. Keep up the great work.

[@stevenhenry4227]

Hello Jackie how’s the weather over there

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

@@stevenhenry4227 in the North of UK Manchester we have snow. It's not deep, but very Icy. I hope it stays off so I can get deliveries through. How's the weather when you are?

[@stevenhenry4227]

@@jgscatsandthings5208 Oh that’s nice of you nice meeting you how long have you been on KZbin

[@jgscatsandthings5208]

@@stevenhenry4227 on KZbin or making my own videos?

[@stevenhenry4227]

@@jgscatsandthings5208 On KZbin

[@sheenushandilya]

Caught in redirected aggression when try to save my 2nd cat ☹️☹️☹️

[@sharyldutter9694]

Awesome! I just finished viewing your video on cat aggression. It really answered a lot of questions for me. I started out in a 200 yr old 3 story farm house with lots of rooms and space. At that time, had 27 indoor rescued, spayed, neutered, cats. Ironically, my husband uprooted us all. (Like my cats, I hate change.) He moved us into a double wide tuna can (modular home). By that time several had passed away and we traveled 23 hours with 22 cats to this place. Remembering key tips I learned from your material, I put my foot down and ONLY allowed the cats chairs, towers, toys, all of their comforts into this place, not to mention wall shelves were put up. Even though it is a huge change from house to tuna can, my cats actually get along better than they have in the past. It still baffles me as the space has been reduced but the tuna can is totally set up for them. I suppose I am selfish in setting up my home this way for them, I only wish I could do more. Thanks Cat Daddy for your help.

[@SK-bb6ms]

Sounds like you did everything right! I have 10 rescues myself. Over the years mine get into petty hierarchy and territorial squabbles, I could see how moving everyone into a totally new, neutral territory would be like a 'reset'.

[@regie957]

Thank you Jackson. My cat just attacked me! For no reason. He bit my arm now I'm gonna be bruised and full of scabs for my family reunion on Saturday 😢😮 I'll make an appointment to get him looked at. I sent this to my daughter who has multiple indoor and outdoor cats.😊

[@genericname8727]

I’ve got a cat who likely has dementia, and I think non-recognition aggression or maybe sometimes idiopathic aggression is something she experiences on occasion with her brother and our dog, even though they’ve always got along and should definitely still smell the same. Sometimes she’ll walk in and stare at me for a moment with wide eyes, on alert, and I just talk to her for a moment until I see the friendly recognition flicker across her face. Thankfully she seems pretty chill and friendly most of the time, even more so when she was young. She might forget that she’s eaten or that people have been letting her in and out of the door about 10 times in 5 minutes, but she typically seems very happy. Often purring and drooling with contentment when pet, cuddling with or rubbing up against her brother and the dog, and sometimes she’ll go outside and sit comfortably in the grass while staring off focused into the abyss in a way she never used to but she doesn’t seem bothered by. There’s not really much we can do to help with that rare instance where she lashes out, but she doesn’t typically do any damage and usually snaps back to reality fairly quick and immediately acts as if nothing happened. The other pets typically seem to view it as more of an annoyance than anything when it happens. It helps that I think her friendlier general attitude has helped her strengthen her bonds with them. I think her confusion is sometimes probably frustrating for her too, and that might be part of why she may lash out in those rare occasions, just not understanding what’s going on. Or maybe she’s just being playful while failing to read the room at all. Who knows what’s actually going on in her mind. I don’t even think she knows.