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We have 2 cats.
Big cat, Olaf, is a nearly 10 lb solid grey very sociable cat who is afraid of loud noises.
Little cat, Sadie, is nearly half the size, somewhat sociable and is very hyper.
Both of them are rescues, we got them when they were kittens. Olaf first, then Sadie nearly a year later.
Olaf enjoys snuggling on his terms which is several times a day. Sadie on the other hand doesn't even like being picked up much. She enjoys a head scritch but mostly humans are around to play with her. She fetches balls and loves to play with a toy we've tied to an old fishing pole. She will literally run through things to get at the toy and will play until she is panting.
The biggest issue with Sadie is my boys. When they pick her up she hisses and slaps at them. Sadie doesn't use her claws when she slaps and only snapps without biting at them. They are both teenagers, but split time with me and their dad. (Spend 1 week with me and the other with him)
Strangely, she enjoys playing with both of them, and will even come for scritches. She plays hide and seek with them around corners and under blankets. So this isn't a fear response. Sadie even will cuddle for a short time with them when we watch TV.
I'm finding this behavior very confusing as she is purposely not inflicting any damage to the boys. No they have never her her. While hyper she is actually a very gentle cat and more cautious about harming her humans than the snuggle bug Olaf.
I'm thinking it is the scent of the dogs at their dad's house that is bothering her. We've tried changing deodorants, soaps, and other things.
Anyone have any advice on what to do to stop her from hissing and slapping at them?
Big cat, Olaf, is a nearly 10 lb solid grey very sociable cat who is afraid of loud noises.
Little cat, Sadie, is nearly half the size, somewhat sociable and is very hyper.
Both of them are rescues, we got them when they were kittens. Olaf first, then Sadie nearly a year later.
Olaf enjoys snuggling on his terms which is several times a day. Sadie on the other hand doesn't even like being picked up much. She enjoys a head scritch but mostly humans are around to play with her. She fetches balls and loves to play with a toy we've tied to an old fishing pole. She will literally run through things to get at the toy and will play until she is panting.
The biggest issue with Sadie is my boys. When they pick her up she hisses and slaps at them. Sadie doesn't use her claws when she slaps and only snapps without biting at them. They are both teenagers, but split time with me and their dad. (Spend 1 week with me and the other with him)
Strangely, she enjoys playing with both of them, and will even come for scritches. She plays hide and seek with them around corners and under blankets. So this isn't a fear response. Sadie even will cuddle for a short time with them when we watch TV.
I'm finding this behavior very confusing as she is purposely not inflicting any damage to the boys. No they have never her her. While hyper she is actually a very gentle cat and more cautious about harming her humans than the snuggle bug Olaf.
I'm thinking it is the scent of the dogs at their dad's house that is bothering her. We've tried changing deodorants, soaps, and other things.
Anyone have any advice on what to do to stop her from hissing and slapping at them?