The Pet Parent Hotline · March 29, 2026 · 35 min
Signs of Aggression in Cats: Why Cats Swat, Bite, and Lash Out
Is your cat biting, swatting, or attacking another pet? If you are noticing sudden signs of aggression in cats, or wondering why won't my cat use the litter box, it may not be happening out of nowhere. In many cases, cats show subtle warning signs long before their behavior escalates. In this episode, certified cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger joins me to break down the real causes of cat aggressive behavior, what different types of aggression mean, and how to spot the subtle sig...