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Hi all. I am just a bit curious about something my cat does and have seen my previous cats do. When startled they would turn sideways, hunch their backs and hop backwards. I'm wondering if it has something to do with instinctive defense. Thanks, James << and hop backwards. I'm wondering if it has something to do with instinctive defense. exactly! And they fluff out their fur...everything to look bigger Thanks. I just think it's a bit comical. Thanks again, James > << and hop backwards. I'm wondering if it has something > to do with instinctive defense. > > exactly! And they fluff out their fur...everything to look bigger > Thanks. I just think it's a bit comical. > > Thanks again, > James It's hilarious when little kittens do it. It is one of my favorite things. >> Thanks. I just think it's a bit comical. >> >> Thanks again, >> James >> >It's hilarious when little kittens do it. It is one of my favorite things. My cat's 8 years old and still does this on occassion. It seems to be the same as when a dog drops onto it's elbows, "I wanna Play!", and is usually followed by much running and jumping around. jmc usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs try to be intimidating. >>> Thanks. I just think it's a bit comical. >>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws > Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. > My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs > try to be intimidating. Shussssh! Don't let him know he only ways 5 lbs. :- Tell you the truth, I hope he never attacks me like he does his scratching post! Popping them ten little claws out of my skin must be painful. >> My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs >> try to be intimidating. > > Shussssh! Don't let him know he only ways 5 lbs. :- > Tell you the truth, I hope he never attacks me like he does his > scratching post! Popping them ten little claws out of my skin > must be painful. I suggest you get him used to you trimming the points off the tips of his claws while he's still young. Without a point, it's not bad if he accidentally claws you, if he loses his balance jumping on your lap, or gets a little over-excited while playing.  Signaturejamie (jamiemck@newsguy.com) "There's a seeker born every minute." He's allowing me to clip his front claws but he's a bit apprehensive with the back ones. But I'll get 'em. James >> Tell you the truth, I hope he never attacks me like he does his >> scratching post! Popping them ten little claws out of my skin [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > if he accidentally claws you, if he loses his balance jumping > on your lap, or gets a little over-excited while playing. > My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs try to be intimidating. I think you should fall down and look terrified and see what he does. :) > >>> Thanks. I just think it's a bit comical. > >>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws > > Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. I'll try that next time! >> My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs try to > be intimidating. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> > usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws >> > Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. > I'll try that next time! Maybe he will crow in triumph and put one little foot on you like my cheeky does when she conquers her rubber snake. :-) I want to see photos of this fierce creature! > >> My cat's 4 months and it's funny to see something that ways 5 lbs try to > > be intimidating. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >> > usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws > >> > Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. I have pics but no scanner. I'll need to go to a friends and scan them. James >> I'll try that next time! > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> >> > usenet [at] jodi [dit] ws >> >> > Any day you learn something isn't a total waste. > I have pics but no scanner. I'll need to go to a friends and scan them. Cool, James, I can't wait! > Hi all. I am just a bit curious about something my > cat does and have seen my previous cats do. When [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks, James Yup. Its a defensive tactic. We had a cat at the shelter who did that all the time; we nicknamed him "Sideways"! Phil Good one! >> Hi all. I am just a bit curious about something my >> cat does and have seen my previous cats do. When [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Phil |
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