Difference between revisions of "Feline Aggression Towards People"
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|title = Feline Aggression Towards People | |title = Feline Aggression Towards People | ||
|categories =[[Feline Aggression]] | |categories =[[Feline Aggression]] | ||
| − | |text = The most common motivations for aggression | + | |text = The most common motivations for aggression towards people are '''fear, anxiety, frustration and misdirected predatory behaviour'''. These produce offensive and defensive patterns of aggression. In some cases the human victim may not be the primary target for the aggressive behaviour and a diagnosis of redirected aggression may be made. From a therapeutic point of view the motivation for aggression is crucial to formulating a successful treatment plan. |
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| − | Pathogenic organisms, such as Pasteurella species are part of the normal flora of the oral cavity of cats, leading to serious complications after cat bite injuries. Victims of cat bites and scratches should be advised to seek medical attention | + | Pathogenic organisms, such as ''Pasteurella'' species are part of the normal flora of the oral cavity of cats, leading to serious complications after cat bite injuries. Victims of cat bites and scratches should be advised to seek medical attention |
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:[[Fear-Related Feline Aggression Towards People|Fear-Related Aggression]] | :[[Fear-Related Feline Aggression Towards People|Fear-Related Aggression]] | ||
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[[Category:Feline Behaviour]] | [[Category:Feline Behaviour]] | ||
[[Category:JBowen reviewed]] | [[Category:JBowen reviewed]] | ||
| + | [[Category:To Do - Behaviour preCeva]] | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 10 September 2014
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