Thread: Help! Aggression problem

An aggressive MC... that's rare.
You could try searching the internet for tips. Type "cat behaviour" or "cat behavioural problems", etc. into Google and I'm sure you'll find much information.
Good luck!

Personally speaking I would treat him like a naughty child, TIME OUT, if he is misbehaving then put him in another room for a while till he cools his heels, I also have a water pistol , if any of mine have a hissy fit with any of the others I send a jet of water hurtling at them, over the years it has proved brilliant in stopping all sorts of UN-wanted behaviour, and best of all the cats don't connect it to me, I now only need to pick it up and shake it to send them off in different directions.
It sounds to me like you grans cat is trying to be Alpha dominant, it will be hard but she MUST stamp it out otherwise things will get worse.
It might be an idea that when visitors come he goes to another room, just till she gets him sorted.
Lets be honest these are large cats and could do some serious damage.

Originally Posted by Carol ann

Personally speaking I would treat him like a naughty child, TIME OUT, if he is misbehaving then put him in another room for a while till he cools his heels, I also have a water pistol , if any of mine have a hissy fit with any of the others I send a jet of water hurtling at them, over the years it has proved brilliant in stopping all sorts of UN-wanted behaviour, and best of all the cats don't connect it to me, I now only need to pick it up and shake it to send them off in different directions.
It sounds to me like you grans cat is trying to be Alpha dominant, it will be hard but she MUST stamp it out otherwise things will get worse.
It might be an idea that when visitors come he goes to another room, just till she gets him sorted.
Lets be honest these are large cats and could do some serious damage.

I thought of time out as well but not knowing the age etc of lady concerened could be a bit difficult,I had to do that with a girl of mine & it worked well but the first few times having to scruff a hissing snarling scratching cat & get it somewhere else was rather difficult & a male woud be harder still due to the extra weight,I also use the water squirter if required now I have quite a few cats find it as you do a lot easier way of stopping anything getting out of hand & again as you only have to pick it up but again a bit difficult if the cat is attacking you from behind,no warning sounds to make you aware of what is going to happen.I used to have several water bottles all over the house so one was within easy reach but down to just the one in the sitting room now & pleased to say it doesn't have to be used too often.....

Thank you all so much for the excellent suggestions! They are definitely ones that my grandmother can put into practice, and I'll pass them along. And no, her cat is rarely left alone - it's just been during the rare need for a petsitter that this behavior started to manifest itself. It makes sense that he feels the need to defend his territory, but definitely not something we want to continue or escalate...

Thank you, again!!