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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / December 2007Petting and hissing
I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and hisses. Why do you suppose she does that? > I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and > hisses. > > Why do you suppose she does that? Animals are normally protective of those parts of the body, which are quite vulnerable. Some cats love being stroked there, some just tolerate it, others just plain won't put up with it. Your cat is in the last category. That's it. >I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and > hisses. > > Why do you suppose she does that? She doesn't like that many cats are that way She is telling you to stop when she hisses > >I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > She is telling you to stop when she hisses I've only seen cats hiss when they are frightened or in pain, so I took her to the vet today to be examined. Nothing is wrong with her. So you are correct; i.e., she's just being a belligerent, insolent kitty. Her bad attitude is going to have to change if she expects to remain in this household. >> >I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >> > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > kitty. Her bad attitude is going to have to change if she expects to > remain in this household. Take her to your local no-kill shelter, where someone who better understands and likes cats might adopt her. Please. >>>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >>>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Take her to your local no-kill shelter, where someone who better > understands and likes cats might adopt her. Please. Either that, or realize that there really is a bad attitude that's going to have to change, and it's not the poor cat's. Tiger is over nine years old and he still hisses for no apparent reason. When he tries to trip me by walking in front of me he will sometimes hiss. I usually hiss right back at him. ---MIKE--- >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') > Tiger is over nine years old and he still hisses for no apparent reason. > When he tries to trip me by walking in front of me he will sometimes [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire > >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') Seven replies, and not one suggestion for a likely way to correct this serious psycho-behaviorial issue. Not one. I think "Miss Hissy" will be relocated to a new environment, where she will not threaten humans who lovingly provide her with valuable food, shelter and care. She won't be petted much, either, but that shouldn't be a problem since petting/touching appears to be the root of her issues. She will be replaced with a new kitty, one that actually enjoys affection. This will be my last post to this apparently useless newsgroup. I now leave it to the various morons and trolls -- REAL trolls, not people trying to engage in a genuine cat behavior discussion -- who call this place home. /unsubs "hifructose" <sweet@sweetie.pie.void> < snipped for being stupid> Don't let the doorknob hit you on the way out Rating -42 >> Tiger is over nine years old and he still hisses for no apparent reason. >> When he tries to trip me by walking in front of me he will sometimes [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > /unsubs Another cat saved from a selfish moron. Do them all a favor, and don't take in ANY cat. You're way too petty and controlling to be a decent slave. > Seven replies, and not one suggestion for a likely way to correct this > serious psycho-behaviorial issue. Not one. This is a *cat* newsgroup. We can't help you with your psycho-behavioral problem. If your cat was doing something wrong, we might be able to help you, but your cat's only problem is you. If you can't control yourself from antagonizing your cat, ask your vet to find her a good home. If he asks you why you're giving up your cat just tell him its because you're too stupid to have a cat. After he hears your story, I'm sure he'll agree. > Tiger is over nine years old and he still hisses for no apparent reason. > When he tries to trip me by walking in front of me he will sometimes [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') Hi Mike, that is so sweet! Tiger sure is adorable. My cat walks in front of me too like that and always feels he has to be first. I wish there were some way to get him to wrap his tail up around his body when he eats lunch on the kitchen floor so I dont have to be careful not to step on it. It takes up half the kitchen floor. Tiger is over nine years old and he still hisses for no apparent reason. When he tries to trip me by walking in front of me he will sometimes hiss. I usually hiss right back at him. ---MIKE--- >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') They think they're in the will don't they ;-) >>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > kitty. Her bad attitude is going to have to change if she expects to > remain in this household. If you're not a troll, then you need to be educated. Your cat is just acting normally for a cat. She is not belligerent or insolent - those are HUMAN traits. > >>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > >>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > acting normally for a cat. She is not belligerent or insolent - those > are HUMAN traits. plonk "hifructose" <sweet@sweetie.pie.void> < snipped for being BS> You go to do better than that troll that was a -35 on a 1 to 10 scale > "hifructose" <sweet@sweetie.pie.void> > > < snipped for being BS> > > You go to do better than that troll that was a -35 on a 1 to 10 scale > I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and > hisses. > > Why do you suppose she does that? Because she probably thinks that you're trying to get fresh with her. Are you? Why would you try to pet her down there...? That does sound a little odd.... IBen Getiner > I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and > hisses. > > Why do you suppose she does that? Imagine if you were her, & someone went near your fishing tackle.? I'm more than certain that you would have had the same reaction. She isn't being nasty to you, she is simply afraid. Quite recently you missed a post all about people coming to the group, asking for help, & I was one of the people in the "why do you shout @ new people who come seeking help". It is a shame that you missed that. If I can link it for you, I will. It is well worth reading! The reason you are getting such a negative result here is because you have blamed the cat entirely for this misunderstanding. Your cat doesn't not like what your doing- Nothing to do with doesn't like you or appreciate what you give her.! It is more a matter of what happened, than ungrateful for what you provide for her. It was your response that has set everyone off. Nothing else. Because you are acting like a troll, you will be seen as one. If you want advice, just go about asking for it in the right manner, & show some compassion for your cat- Threatening to throw her out will not instigate a helpful result here. If you really want help, all you have to do is apologize & you will receive the support that you seek. Sheelagh >"o"< >> I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >> her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > to do is apologize & you will receive the support that you seek. > Sheelagh >"o"< Well said, Sheelagh. On Dec 2, 10:42�am, "Sheelagh>\"o\"<" <silkn...@googlemail.com> wrote: > > I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > to do is apologize & you will receive the support that you seek. > Sheelagh >"o"< Why should he kiss your a.s...? You've got very little to add anyway. IBen Getiner > I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and > hisses. > > Why do you suppose she does that? My cat has similar behavior which I find really strange. He will roll over, exposing his tummy even to strangers. If you try and touch him there he will try and bite you, but not very hard. If cats bellies are their most vulnerable spot, why would they expose it to a total stranger. It's like he wants you to pet him there, and when you try he doesn't like it! >>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > stranger. It's like he wants you to pet him there, and when you try he > doesn't like it! Exposure of the belly is a sign of trust. He's showing that he likes and trusts people. But touching him there betrays that trust to him, so he responds by biting slightly, which is a restraining hold to tell the person, "Hold it right there, buddy!" On Dec 2, 3:53�pm, Noon Cat Nick <chatdemidiSPAMBEG...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > >>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Good f.cking answer... IBen Getin' Mrs. Getiner >>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > responds by biting slightly, which is a restraining hold to tell the > person, "Hold it right there, buddy!" Is anyone going to address the issue that cats simply don't subscribe uniformly to the same version of rationality we do?? Some like a belly rub, some don't. My big boy Spot will often take in a nice belly rub session with the most shameful goo-goo eyes you could imagine. Other times, he takes a flop and the exposed belly is a prelude to a much rougher form of play. Whichever way he goes is at his whim, not mine. Take the bait, you takes your chances... > >>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on > >>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Whichever way he goes is at his whim, not mine. Take the bait, you takes > your chances... My cats wont let anyone touch there bellies. They attack anyone who tries. I leave them alone that way. > My cats wont let anyone touch there bellies. They attack anyone who > tries. I leave them alone that way. Mine looks you dead in the eye while you're petting her, flops on her side and throws her leg back like a harlot, begging for belly rubs. Then she makes google-eyes at you the whole time you rub it. :) >>>>I have a nice, healthy cat that enjoys being petted on her back or on >>>>her head, but if you touch her sides or belly she flattens her ears and [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Is anyone going to address the issue that cats simply don't subscribe > uniformly to the same version of rationality we do?? I did that. |
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