Also, grooming or vetting is a different story from general living situations. Few cats “attack” for no reason (although many have questionable temperaments and will lash out) - in your case, you’re doing something to it that is unnatural and they naturally fight back. Just walking through a neighborhood, though - how many cats have attacked you, or even just swiped you once?
If you die, your dog will guard you body till it turns to dust.
Your cat will wait till you’re *almost* cold, and then eat you.