Cat Aggression Towards Humans
Cats can show aggression when owners are petting them, playing with them, or will attack an owner for no obvious reason. If your cat is not neutered, do so immediately. While declawing will prevent your cat from scratching you, it will not eliminate the cause of the behavior. Besides, your cat can still bite!
If your cat is allowing you to pet her and then suddenly becomes aggressive, you will need to discontinue petting her IMMEDIATELY when you start to see her become agitated. Stand up and let her fall off your lap or simply walk away. Reward her while you are petting her and she is not aggressive. Gradually increase the time you are petting her. Do not restrain your cat in any way when you are giving affection.
If your cat is playing and he becomes too excited, simply stop all play immediately and walk away. You should always be the one that starts and stops the play periods, not your cat. This is most common in kittens, and most cats will grow out of it.
In instances where it appears your cat is attacking you for no reason, there generally is something that is provoking your cat. They are simply redirecting their aggression to you. It is imperative, albeit sometimes difficult, to identify what is causing your cat distress and avoid it. If that is impossible, you need to
desensitize her to the stimulus: she receives very positive things when the stimulus is around. Do not attempt to pet or pick up your cat when she is in an agitated state. If necessary and safe, place the cat in an isolated place until she is calm.
