Cats are social animals, they enjoy interaction with their human family and often with other pets. Changes in those may signal problems such as disease, fear or anxiety. They may also signal pain, which can cause aggression. For example, a cat may attack an individual who causes it pain, such as a person combing over a cat’s arthritic hips or brushing a diseased tooth.

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1 Adapted from Feline Behavior Guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners. ©2004 American Association of Feline Practitioners. Used with permission.

1.Inappropriate Elimination Behavior

2.Changes in Interaction

3.Changes in Activity

4.Changes in Sleeping Habits

5.Changes in Food and Water Consumption

6.Unexplained Weight Loss or Gain

7.Changes in Grooming

8.Signs of Stress

9.Changes in Vocalization

10.Bad Breath