• Cats are not necessarily sociable. He does not come on our knees? Perhaps he prefers a lonely life "nature", inherited from his wild feline ancestor. Question of character, which depends among other things on the race (some are more affectionate). The personality of the cat is also shaped according to the place occupied in the litter. If it's a dominant, it will decide itself caresses question. Finally maybe he was not used to being a little old if he was taken away from his mother before 6 weeks.

• What if our cat is aggressive? The calf attack, for example, is a game. The cat likes to take us for his prey! Just retort with a NO. Or, like his mother pawing him, he is given a mini-tap on the muzzle or a tiny kick. He will understand ! But the cat can also be aggressive because he is in pain somewhere or if he is unhappy because not adapted to his environment. A cat who comes from the countryside and finds himself living in an apartment can become weird and throw himself like crazy on the way out! Finally there is a small percentage of cats with mood disorders . It's healing. If in doubt, consult.

• Can we make a cat more cuddly? Yes, we put down a T-shirt that was worn, impregnated with our smell on his favorite chair. This smell will indicate to the cat that we are part of his "group" and he should end up enjoying our caresses. It is important not to impose a contact . If he then attacks our hand, it means that he is tired of cuddling. But before, he warns that he will get angry, stiffening, stirring his tail vigorously. So, stop.

To know : the negative experiences experienced small (abandoned in the street, taken at the SPA) make a cat fearful and suspicious but not aggressive.

Thanks to Monique Neubourg, author of "How to love your master when you are a cat" and "Brèves de chats" (Ed Chiflet et Cie)