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After being spayed, my cat doesn’t recognize her ‘daughter’ (another cat) — they hiss at each other
It is common for a cat to be hissed at by others after spaying, because hormone changes and hospital smells make her seem like a stranger. The spayed cat may also hiss due to post-surgery pain. Keep them separated for a while to avoid fights.
What happens if you pet a cat’s chin?
Most cats like chin rubs because nerve endings there relax them; they may squint and purr or show the belly. If petting too long they may feel uncomfortable and hiss or scratch, so stop.
How to Tell When Your Cat Is Angry
An angry cat is easy to read: narrowed pupils and flattened ears, raised whiskers and bared teeth with a low growl, arched back with puffed fur, a tail lashing side to side, and hissing. These signal an impending attack - give the cat space.
Signs That Your Cat Is Holding a Grudge
When a cat holds a grudge it may destroy things, reject touch, flick its tail, bite, ignore you, hiss, over-groom, or eliminate outside the box. Learn the signs.
How to Avoid Conflict with Your Cat
Cats show clear warning signs before attacking—puffed fur, thrashing tail, airplane ears, hissing, and wide eyes. Give them space: avoid eye contact, back away, and don't punish. Rule out pain or illness with a vet check if aggression appears suddenly, and use food and calm handling to rebuild trust.
Ocicat
The Ocicat, despite being mistaken for a wild cat, is a wholly domestic breed developed in the United States from Abyssinian, Siamese, and American Shorthair ancestors. After a winding path to recognition, a decade of bloodline management won it acceptance. With its spotted, wild-looking coat and friendly, active nature, the Ocicat is a striking yet affectionate companion.
How to Make a Dog Tilt Its Head?
Make odd sounds like hissing or whistling; dogs tilt their heads to locate sound. Rewarding the tilt can make the dog do it on purpose for attention.
What happens to a cat after being abused?
An abused cat is badly frightened and loses trust, hissing, puffing up, or hiding when the abuser appears. It may have severe stress with poor appetite, lethargy, and in extreme cases vomiting, diarrhea, or urinary blockage, and may run away for good.
What happens if a cat is hit?
A hit cat may have a stress response with vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, lethargy. It may also develop a fear, hissing and hiding; if approached it may scratch or bite.
Why Do Cats Stare at the Wall?
It is normal for a cat to stare at a blank wall - it may have seen or heard something that caught its attention. An occasional episode is usually nothing to worry about, but if your cat stares at the wall often and shows other unusual behaviors, take it seriously and have a vet check it to rule out illness.