Episode 3: Is It Aggression — or Is It Misplaced Hunting Behaviour?

Aggression is one of the most worrying cat behaviour problems people seek help for - but not everything that looks aggressive actually is.

In this episode of Cat Talk by Alice Cat Expert, Alice breaks down what aggression really means from a behavioural perspective, and why it’s often confused with misplaced hunting behaviour.

The episode explores how behaviours like biting, scratching, chasing, or ambushing can have very different motivations, why context and body language matter more than the behaviour itself, and how mislabelling behaviour as aggression can increase frustration and risk.

Alice also discusses when behaviour truly is aggression, why these cases should always be taken seriously, and when seeking experienced professional support is urgent.

Behaviour isn’t random — there’s always a reason.

In this episode:

• What aggression actually is — and what it isn’t
• Common behaviours that get mislabelled as aggression
• How to tell aggression from hunting behaviour
• Why aggression requires urgent help

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