Nasty launching at your head, scratching and biting. This video of cats tackling kids is the funniest thing you’ll see today. Distressing video has been released of a pit bull attacking people on a public street, including children who were playing there. Not playful attacking.. Like children who live in homes with a lot of verbal and physical violence, or a lot of unspoken anger, cats often act out the dynamics of their human families. 6. We only got it for the kids.. But apparently that doesn't stop some people from filming uncomfortable encounters between cats and kids, then posting them to YouTube. She has just been desexed (not sure if this makes a difference), she's a 9 month old champagne blue Russian cross (with god knows what). It began on December 27, 2016 I decided to rescue a kitten (3 months) and bring her home to a house with a 1 year old cat (who is a siamese mix - dont know if that means anything about the behaviour but people keep telling me siamese cats are jerks). Cats really do go off the energy around them. So you put the two together and BAM! In extreme cases, the cat self-mutilates and attacks her own tail.This can also be seen with fleas, making it important to have your pet consistently on vet approved monthly flea prevention. “Dog attacks result in more than 2000 hospital admissions per year in Australia. Cat bites are not as common as dog bites, … Hello fellow Cat Lovers, I desperately need help! Read on to find out which 15 house cats and non-house cats are a bit more aggressive and less patient than others. The dog allegedly belonged to … Is this a behavior that can be changed or does the cat need to go? Rates and severity are greatest for children (most attacks are bites to the head),” according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Dermatologic signs: Affected cats may exhibit “rippling skin” along the back and indulge in excessive grooming that targets their own tail and lower back. Together, you and your vet can address your cat's erratic behavior. The "cat" can have an illness or may not be feeling well. My daughter is 18 months old. The vet will ask you questions about other behaviors, including destructive habits like scratching furniture, so jot down a list of concerns, including the question, of why cats attack feet. By Yoni Heisler @edibleapple. Regardless of whether the pet put up with it on previous occasions doesn't matter. Image source: Isaac Carlton. Though you don’t see much news coverage about kittens going wild and attacking their owner’s kids, there are certain breeds of cats that have a much less tolerant disposition than others. Kids are very hyper and high-strung and cats over-stimulate pretty easily. I currently have two wonderful pets who are not getting along! This is why children under 7 should be supervised with cats and kittens at all times until the child learns how to be around cats. Cats will fight back when provoked, and kids are just going to do their thing. If an attack occurs, the attacker will usually jump forward, directing a bite to the nape of the neck, while the opponent falls to the ground on his back and attempts to bite and scratch the attacker’s belly with his hind legs. Redirected aggression must be closely considered and ruled out as a possible cause before a diagnosis of idiopathic aggression is made. Cats with this type of aggression can attack their owners violently. Or perhaps the "children" are mishandling the pet; Possibly hurting or injuring or just being to rough with it. Attacks are usually avoided if one cat backs down and walks away. They may bite repeatedly and remain in an aroused state for long periods of time. When a pet attacks a child it's usually for a reason. Put the two together, and the results can be volatile. January 22nd, 2016 at 4:28 PM.