Now that we are in a position to
identify cat aggression, the next thing is to
decide what to do if your cat has attacked you. It
may be holding you quite firmly with its claws and
teeth, I would recommend resisting the urge to
struggle free, this will probably result in more
scratches and bites. Try to keep calm, don't hit
the cat (remember pain induced aggression), don't
shout at the cat (remember fear induced
aggression) and with your other hand gently try
stroking the top of its paws, speaking gently and
calming it down.
Now you are free, don't quickly
pull away and don't move away from the cat, but do
stop stroking it. Let the cat sit where it is and
let it 'cool off', when it appears calm try to
move away from it and go and soothe your wounds. I
think that this is a learning curve between you
and your cat, most of all be patient and
understanding towards your cat.
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