There are a few different types of
Cat Aggression (which includes the act of spitting, hissing, growling,
swatting, biting, scratching, puffing fur and tail, arching back, swishing tail,
and flattening ears): Play and Predatory Aggression – Play provides the
development of its hunting skills. Although your cat may be playing, they can
hurt you. To solve this problem, the best solution is play fight with your cat.
Make sure to praise the cat a lot, as long as it’s playing nice. If the cat
scratches or bites you, you should yell “ouch”. Some people suggest you should
give the cat a “time-out”, as to put it in the bathroom for a few minutes and
other suggest you just walk away. The main thing is to stop giving the cat any
attention. It will learn that if it plays the wrong way all its fun will end.
Another good idea is to buy motion play toys for the cat’s predatory/hunting skills. Fear and Anger Aggression – Cats may have little trust in people and strangers if they have not been around many people or if they may have had bad experiences with people. They may scratch or bite out of fear. To solve this problem, the best solution is to first make sure the cat is very comfortable with you, the owner. After that, you can slowly introduce the cat to other friendly people. If the cat shows fear you should not push the cat. You will need a lot of patience with your cat. You should let the cat go to the person. This may take some time but the cat has to gain its own trust. Once the cat goes to the other people, they should start off slow with petting and playing. Children should be one of the last people introduced to a scared or fearful cat. Again, the cat should approach the children, when the cat feels comfortable. . Territorial and Protective Aggression – Cats, like most animals will fight for there territory and they will be protective of their family. To solve this problem, the best solution is to introduce other cats and animals that are friendly with other cats.
Over Stimulation and Excitement Aggression – 
Cats, just like
people, have mood swings. You could be petting your cat and it could be really
enjoying it but then you can touch a spot and it could bite, hiss or jump right
off you, as to say “stop”. Some cats have really sensitive or painful spots
(including their stomachs) were they don’t like being touched at. Other cats
only like to be petted for a certain amount of time. To solve these problems,
when your cat is relaxed pet him as you usually do, starting with his head and
ears then going down its back. Slowly work in the sensitive spots. Make sure you
praise your cat and as an added bonus you can even give it a
treat. The petting sessions should not be long, just a few minutes -
a few times a day. Eventually you cat should let you touch him in all areas.
Health Aggression – Sometimes a sudden change in your cat’s behavior can mean it
has a health problem. You should contact your Veterinarian to get a check up.
