Why does my cat not recognize me when I Come Home?
The returning cat, who has been touched by strange humans, or picked up the odors of other animals, disinfectant, iodine, alcohol, or anesthetic gas while at the vet’s, smells differently. Since cats recognize each other by smell first (not by sight), the returning cat can appear to be a total stranger when he comes home.
Why does my cat swish her tail back and forth?
When the whole tail becomes involved, swishing back and forth – that’s a warning. Also, watch the eyes, A calm, relaxed cat’s pupils will be narrow. When they dilate, the stimulation tank is full. Watch also the fur along the back and the back of the head.
What does it mean when a cat flicks its tail?
Cats give a slow flick of just the tip of the tail. When the whole tail becomes involved, swishing back and forth – that’s a warning. Also, watch the eyes, A calm, relaxed cat’s pupils will be narrow. When they dilate, the stimulation tank is full. Watch also the fur along the back and the back of the head.
Why does my cat not want to be touched?
Some cats just don’t like being touched, but if yours normally does and then suddenly doesn’t, consider pain as a possible cause. As previously mentioned, a painful cat won’t want to be touched and this often leads to aggression.
What happens when you touch your cat’s back?
If your cat has the syndrome, he may show sensitivity when any point along his spine or back is touched. He may chase his tail, bite at himself, turn toward his tail and hiss, vocalize, run and jump. He may also seem to be hallucinating – following the movement of things that are not there –…
Why does my cat lick her tail all the time?
It’s a condition in which the skin on a cat’s back ripples from the shoulders all the way to the tail. The rippling is visible in some cats, but more difficult to see with others. What many pet owners notice first is the kitty turning toward her tail suddenly as though something back there is bothering her. She may try to lick or bite at the area.
How can you tell if your cat has hyperesthesia?
If your cat has the syndrome, he may show sensitivity when any point along his spine or back is touched. He may chase his tail, bite at himself, turn toward his tail and hiss, vocalize, run and jump. He may also seem to be hallucinating – following the movement of things that are not there – and he may have dilated pupils during these episodes.
The returning cat, who has been touched by strange humans, or picked up the odors of other animals, disinfectant, iodine, alcohol, or anesthetic gas while at the vet’s, smells differently. Since cats recognize each other by smell first (not by sight), the returning cat can appear to be a total stranger when he comes home.
