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Here's the scenario: at least once a day (that I witness) my 5 yr. old spayed female comes within a foot of my older (8 yr. old) neutered male and he hisses at her and she looks like she's saying "what's that all about?" or she'll run away. They've been together about 5 years. Why hasn't he...

My two cats will probably never be buddies. They have been in the same house for 6 yrs but the oldest one (NM 10) is hypersenstive and whenever the younger one (SF 7) approaches him, usually to play, he hisses and runs away. At other times they can be in the same room without incident, as long...

my cat was in neither position. I was holding him in my arms and he was sitting upright.

How can I tell the difference between a cat trying to cough a hairball (without a hairball coming up) and real coughing? Thanks Lorraine

What is a cat saying when hissing at another cat? Is it "back off", or "you surprised me?" or something else? Thanks, Lorraine

Thanks so much for the advice. I'm so anxious and worried they're going to seriously hurt each other, especially when I can't be there to watch them. I thought cats would not forget getting in a fight! thanks to both of you!

I'm new to the group and have a question about my two cats. One is a 9 year old NM and the other is a 5 year old spayed female. They've lived together for 4+ years. The male is somewhat high strung and when the female wants to play, he can sometimes interpret it as aggression and lashes back...