My cat’s being aggressive…
If you find yourself in the company of a cat that scratches, hisses, bites or swipes at you or other people, you’ll know this can be challenging – sometimes even scary. It can feel like you’re living your life around your cat rather than sharing it with them.
It could be mild aggression that doesn’t really cause any injuries, or severe aggression that leaves you concerned for your safety – both can be upsetting and have a huge detriment on your relationship. You might even feel your cat doesn’t like you and maybe you’re finding it difficult to enjoy time with them too – I totally get it.
Whether your cat is pouncing on your feet on a nighttime trip to the bathroom or enjoying a stroke one minute but drawing blood the next, I can help you with my aggression package. During our consultation, we will ascertain why they are behaving like this and can develop a clear action plan for getting your relationship back on track. Wouldn’t it be a relief to relax while spending time with your cat rather than feeling constantly on edge about those teeth or claws.
If you can relate to this, you’re in the right place.
Help! My cat’s being aggressive!
Package Price: £875.
You can reclaim this through your pet insurance if you have the right level of cover.
What’s included:
A 90–120-minute consultation at your home (or zoom if I can’t travel to you) to get to know you and your cat in their normal environment
A review of background information and relevant photos or videos, to begin to understand how your cat is feeling
Liaison with your vet and review of medical history – their health may be influencing their behaviour
A bespoke behaviour report written for your unique cat, to help understand their challenging behaviour and what to do about it
A comprehensive, step by step personalised behaviour plan to guide you through the process of behaviour change
4 months remote follow up support through email and Whatsapp to monitor your progress, celebrate successes and help you through any setbacks
Completion of insurance paperwork to support your claim
“Sabre is so happy! No more yowling or biting.
My life is so much less stressed now I am not spending all my free time trying to occupy Sabre and manage his behaviour.
So happy it's all worked out. It's been such a long journey and such a lot of perseverance. So so happy. Just wanted to let you know and say thank you for all your help and advice.”
Sabre, Nevis and Elaine
This package would be perfect for you if…
Your cat is an important part of your family – you want them to be happy
You would like to understand why your cat is showing aggression, as well as how to help improve their behaviour
You want to work with a feline specialist, extensively qualified and experienced, with accreditations that mean you can reclaim the fee through your pet insurance
You understand there is no magic wand or quick fix but are committed to doing everything you can improve your cat’s behaviour
You want to help your cat using kind, but effective methods of changing behaviour
Are you dealing with a different behaviour problem? Please contact me to see how I can help you.
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If you and your cat need my help – here’s what to do…
Contact me to tell me a bit about the problem
I will send you a referral form for you to take to your vet - return the completed form to me
I will send you a link to book a consultation time that works for you
I will come to your home for the consultation, where we will talk about your cat and their behaviour, and I can see their environment
Your personalised behaviour report and step-by-step treatment plan will follow within 7 days, along with access to the resource library
I’ll be on hand to support you through the following 4 months through emails and whatsapp messages
Jax’s story
I was lucky to work with Jax, a very well loved and beautiful Bengal whose behaviour was becoming increasingly challenging for his owners. Jax would frequently stalk the adults in the home, grabbing and biting them and looking very intimidating. This was becoming increasingly difficult to manage as it was hard to move around the home without triggering Jax’s aggression.
Luckily Jax’s owners were super committed to resolving the problem and we worked together to understand how Jax was feeling and with my support they could give Jax everything he needed to transform his behaviour. They said “Friends who visit can't quite believe he's the same cat who would swipe, stalk, and hiss. He doesn't give anyone a second glance, too busy sunbathing and snoozing after his long nights of adventuring around the neighbourhood. He's incredibly patient with our now 2-year-old and I'm so happy to say I've not been stalked in well over six months.” It’s a joy to know Jax is thriving with his lovely family and their hard work and determination has paid off!
FAQs
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We are working with living, sentient animals with their own unique personalities, there are never any guarantees. However, part of my role is to understand your unique cat and their emotional needs and specific triggers for aggression. With this information, we can work together to find the solution that works for you and your cat to encourage positive interactions and keep your cat happy.
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The reality is – some cats are in a situation that they just cannot cope with. Unless there are significant welfare concerns and the risks are very high (i.e., severe aggression with injuries), rehoming will not be recommended without extensive behavioural modifications and exhausting all appropriate avenues to help them feel happy and reduce aggressive incidents.
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If you have the right level of cover - yes. I am a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and my accreditations do mean you can reclaim the fee. Unfortunately, I’m not able to accept payments direct from insurance companies, so payment is sent to me first and you can claim it back.
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For severe aggression cases, it is often better to see the cat in their home. For less severe cases, Zoom consultations are absolutely available and have been very effective! You will need to provide more information initially, but the rest of the package is the same.
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Up to 30 minutes travel (each way, from SO30 2GL) is included in the package. Between 30-60 minutes will incur a mileage fee of 45p per mile over 30 minutes. Unfortunately, I cannot travel for more than 60 minutes, but will be happy to help you over Zoom.
