What To Do About a Jekyll and Hyde Cat?

What To Do About a Jekyll and Hyde Cat?

From Cat Chat® by Tracie Hotchner

May 25, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

Cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt discusses the sudden aggression of friendly cats and its impact on families.

#305: Cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt (https://catbehaviorhelp.com/) discusses the stress to people and other cats in the home when an otherwise friendly cat suddenly displays unexplained aggression towards a family member — and how to make sense of it.

People in this episode

Host: Tracie Hotchner

Guest: Stephen Quandt

Topics covered

  • cat behavior
  • aggression
  • family dynamics
  • stress in pets
  • cat care

Keywords

  • Jekyll and Hyde cat
  • cat aggression
  • cat behaviorist
  • family pets
  • stress in cats

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Organizations: Cat Behavior Help

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