Mean Kitty

[horse_lover]

My cat has all of the sudden been ignoring us. When we walk by her she hisses and scratches us. She won't even let us pet her anymore. I don't know why she's acting like that. Can somebody help me out?

[moosmom]

She might not feel well. Cats sometimes lash out when they're feeling crappy. I'd have her checked out by the vet to rule out any medical problem.

[horse_lover]

Ok thank you. But she acts fine. I mean she goes outside and runs around and she doesn't show any sign of illness. She acted like that ever since we got back from our camping trip.

[AmberEyes]

How long were you at the camping trip? Cats can sometimes get angry when they're left alone for long periods of time, whether they were taken care of or not.

[Dorothy39]

While I can't say for sure why you have a "mean kitty" since returning from your camping trip, my first thought was the hot weather. Other than that, I'd have the "mean kitty" checking in with the Vet. if this behavior persists.


or, maybe she enjoyed having the house to herself while you were gone. (just kidding horse lover)I Hope she is just hot and bothered and not feeling ill.

[Lizzie]

It could well be a reaction to your being away. Who took care of her while you were gone? Did she stay at home?

Cats, unlike horses, don't show they are ill until they are almost ready to drop. Cat guardians have to learn to be alert to small signs such as changes in behavior. Is she drinking more? Is she eating less? When you touch her, does she react more strongly when you touch certain parts of her body - such as the mouth area which could indicate dental problems? Does she play? Does she hide?