Why is my Cat so Mean? The meaning behind “Catitude”

Sometimes, our furry friends might be happy, and they don’t cause trouble. Other times, they can be little monsters that are rude to not just you, but to other animals, or even to other people as well. You may wonder “Why is my cat so mean” whenever they’re lashing out at you, and whether or not you can do anything about this. It’s time to understand the meaning behind why your cat may be a little troublemaker right now, and what it means if they’re mean towards you.

The Difference in Aggression

You have a few different types of aggression, and they are as follows:

• Fear aggression
• Territorial aggression
• Play Aggression

Now if you see aggression while you’re playing with the cat and if they’re mean to you then, that’s nothing to worry about. Usually, if a kitten is playing roughly, it may act aggressively. Some cats, when they want to play, may try to nibble at you when they’re fighting. However, that isn’t real aggression. Usually, that’s playful aggression.

You can tell a cat is playing by the way their face may look, and that’s the following:

• The mouth is half open
• They hop or pounce sideways