my cat is acting very oddly, hisses when i stroke her, it's unusual for her?

Question

she usually always purrs and comes for cuddles but she refuses to be stroked at the moment. she is eating fine and still playing with her toys. I'm reluctant to take her to the vet as I keep taking them in and when they are poorly or hurt the vet just says to give it a couple of days and they'll be fine, which they usually are. but I'm still worried

not sure what dressed means - but she was spayed as a kitten so i dont think its to do with heat or pregnancy

couldnt live with myself if it was something serious and I didnt do anything.
back to the vet's it is then, and no xmas presents for anyone!!!!

she really is usually very clingy and purry and if i sit still for more than 3 seconds she's on my lap. I've had her over 4 years and she can be a bit bratty and meow alot but she has never acted like this

last additional comment, i promise!

2 little kids stayed at my house last weekend and she wasnt impressed with that at all, but i cant think that would still be stressing her.

also, I bought them each a second hand cat igloo thing. they may have had other cats in but i disinfected them and she sleeps in it all the time

Answer 1

maybe she has hurt herself or been bitten by another cat. Is she getting upset when you touch her in a particular place or just when touched generally? That may give you some clue to work with. If she is no better by sunday I would call the vet on Monday morning & ask for advice

Answer 2

All cats, dogs, horses and people for that matter go through periodic hormonal shifts as is normal to their, or our, physiological processes. I have three cats and had a dog many years ago and have noticed all sorts of "spells" in which a pet may behave differently. Firstly, I would take into consideration weather anything in there environment has changed, i.e. food, season, litter, litter box, favorite toy missing, have you been away or kept a schedule recently that she wasn't used too. New scents on you or around the house too. It seems strange too but, I have heard of cats having seasonal affective disorder in which the best remedy would be a sun lamp. You can find them on line. Rescue Remedy works great on pets too which you can find at any health food store. Most important though would be to have some patience unless there are more severe symptoms that arise.

Answer 3

It could be that she is in a bit of pain. Does she hiss more when you stroke a particular area? It may be she's perhaps got a cut or splinter that is only aggrevated when you stroke her in that area..
If she is hissing more when you approach her than on the actual touch then I'm afraid I am not sure, it would be best to consult the vets. Is she spayed?
If it persists I would call the vets and get some more advice. they may say to pop in, or they may be able to ask you some relevant questions over the phone to discover what's going on.

I hope everything is better soon :)

Answer 4

I have a cat that was born to a starving, wild mother and consequently is frail. She tires easily and does not do well in the cold or rainy weather. When she tires in the bad weather, she is really grouchy and does not care to be petted.

We had a couple of rain storms this week. Yesterday while scratching her head she smacked me really good and hard.

In this cold weather, I try to keep her hydrated by mixing Gerber's baby food with water and make sure she eats so that she will feel better.

The baby food can be heated or right out of the jar.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I would take her to the vet, also if anything has changed around your house or anything like her food or litter that could be why my heavy cat stopped eating after I changed his food.

Answer 7

Have you started wearing a new perfume or lotion? If so, she might be reacting to an unfamiliar scent.

Or if you live in a cold climate and run the heat often she might have dry skin, which might hurt when you stroke her.

Answer 8

Sounds like she may have been bitten where you are stroking her and it may be infected so she really does need to go to the vets. She is obviously in pain this time.

Answer 9

I would wait 7 to 10 days before taking her to the vet. Its possible she's hurt herself or maybe she has arthritis. When the weather gets cold, I have 3 heating pads going for my 2 cats. One of the cats has arthritis & he spends most of his time there.

Answer 10

omg bungle,,, why have you got a pet cat now what have you done with Jeffery,
check ya little cats back ma kin sure she has no strange lumps of bumps she may of been involved in a fight or accident and feeling a bit tender
ooo an bungle .. merry Christmas