F1 vs F2 - some observations

[MM3]

Tonight I was playing with kitty, we were into really playing with small paper balls. Kitty was playing very hard, running, jumping on to the furniture and we were both having a good time. Then she ran under a chair that has a sheet over it that she likes to hide under. I lift the sheet up to find her which we have done multiple times before. Well tonight when I lifted up the sheet, she hissed at me. She has NEVER hissed at me before. It caught me so off guard I can't remember what direction her ears were in. My gut feeling is to ignore her, no eye contact to tell her that hissing is unacceptable behavior. The playing stopped at that moment. My question is why she hissed. Did she get caught up in the moment? In the heat of playing, or could it be a REAL WARNING for me invading her space. I want to be prepared if it happens again.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

I'd guess she was over-stimulated and over-excited and not to worry about the reaction. Just ignoring it and stopping play was the right thing to do

 

[Patti]

I agree with Brigitte - it sounds like she was over-stimulated and just needed a bit of time out to calm down.

 

[MM3]

I'd guess she was over-stimulated and over-excited and not to worry about the reaction. Just ignoring it and stopping play was the right thing to do

That's what my guess was, too. I remembered from other posts if they aren't injured in anyway then it's safe to guess it's an old fashion in the moment bad behavior judgement. Stopping the play and no eye contact .............Interesting enough she put herself to bed. It's like she knew. This morning she is very quiet, not chatty. But body language is saying"it's all ok". Thanks for your input.

 

[MM3]

I agree with Brigitte - it sounds like she was over-stimulated and just needed a bit of time out to calm down.

Thanks for your thoughts. This morning she is quiet. But when a similar situation happened, I know it takes time to warm up. As the day progresses she returns to being her self. Chatting about everything. Love that spotted girl!

 

[Carykd7kau]

Just my feelings on this... I think you may have startled her. I know you do it a lot, but maybe she was not expecting you to lift the sheet. I don't know... just me thought.

 

[MM3]

Just my feelings on this... I think you may have startled her. I know you do it a lot, but maybe she was not expecting you to lift the sheet. I don't know... just me thought.

You could very well be completely correct. She's back to her "normal " self. Wanting all the attention!

 

[Louie'sDad]

Scorpius,

I didn't read this thread through, but instead of starting my own, my question should fit nicely in this one.

What are your observations on the differences, if any, in how your 56% and 35% play with you.

 

[MM3]

Scorpius,

I didn't read this thread through, but instead of starting my own, my question should fit nicely in this one.

What are your observations on the differences, if any, in how your 56% and 35% play with you.

I'm not understanding your question, sorry.

 

[Louie'sDad]

I'm not understanding your question, sorry.

The question is whether higher serval % causes cats to play more roughly and to bite more frequently during rough play, or not. Also, when overstimulated, is there a difference in what they do with/to you while playing.