Toward People Cat owners sometimes have difficulty understanding why their cats, which seem to be friendly and content one minute, may suddenly bite and scratch them the next.
Aggressive behaviors are part of the normal behavioral patterns of almost any animal species.
Cat bites are seldom reported, but may occur more frequently than do bites from dogs. Aggressive cats can be dangerous, so attempting to resolve a cat aggression problem often requires assistance from a professional who is knowledgeable about cat behavior. Play in cats incorporates a variety of behaviors, such as exploratory, investigative and predatory behaviors. Play provides young cats with opportunities to practice skills they would normally need for survival. For example, kittens like to explore new areas and investigate anything that moves.