We got two kittens a few years back, a female from a petstore and then a male a few weeks later who was from a rescue. When we got the female she was very loveable and wanted attention and to play. When we got the male, he was a little standoffish. He was scared and took a bit to come around...
My cat's fur is very thick, and normally very soft and smooth, but the last week or so it's been sticking up a bit. I tried pulling up the skin on his back and it goes back into place right away. I also checked his gums and they're shiny but aren't exactly wet. I don't know how wet they would...