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REVIEW OF A CASE STUDY ON FELINE AGGRESSION AND POSSIBLE TREATMENT 1. INTRODUCTION 'Despite the fact that the origins of pet domestication have been lost in history, the significance of pets in our lives cannot be overemphasised', (Landsberg, Hunthausen and Ackerman, 2003:1). Pets are clearly valued in human society, and their behavioural well being has become an important consideration. The study of animal behaviour is important in order to have a better understanding of the needs of an animal and their environment, which in turn leads to improved welfare. The ability to understand an animal's normal behaviour allows abnormal behaviour, such as illness and stress, to be identified. 'All domestic cats descend from the original tabby that emerged at the beginnings of domestication from its wild ancestors', (Tabor, 1997: 20). Despite their variation in appearances, all cats still hold many genetic traits of this wild ancestor. Their methods of hunting, communicating, and...

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