Attack/Defense

So I'm a little afraid to look into my 13weeks old kittens eyes. Last night he was sleeping on my computer chair (he's such a thief, as soon as I'm up to get something he's there making himself all set for a good nap) and after an hour or so I thought I'd shut down my computer, so I went over and kind of leaned a little over the chair to reach for the mouse and shut the computer down when he wakes up. His ears are on alert, I say "hey Spike" and try to pet him when he jumps on on all four and sets to attack/defense pose "schhhhhhhhhh" , so I moved away and he stood like that for a minute or two, then the rest of the night every time I looked at him he was on alert and just staring at me the entire time as if I was to do something.

Why is this? Did I do something wrong? Do Cats (kittens) just do this from time to time or..?

(He's been his own "normal" self this morning, playing with my covers, with me, biting and paw-fighting)

I must admit I'm a little afraid/cautious looking into his eyes for too long now... just a little! Mostly of fear it'll happen again and maybe next time he'll attack, me it's no problem really but what if the next time it's my almost 2yearold nephew?

Cats take a direct look into their eyes as a threat, a declaration of war, so it is not a good thing to do. Instead, look to the side of their faces, blink very slowly and then look away. This, in cat language, means 'I like you and I am no threat'. Mine blink back when I do this.

Originally Posted by jennyranson

Cats take a direct look into their eyes as a threat, a declaration of war, so it is not a good thing to do. Instead, look to the side of their faces, blink very slowly and then look away. This, in cat language, means 'I like you and I am no threat'. Mine blink back when I do this.

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Aha, I will do this from now on, I looked into his eyes for quite some time last night a few hours before the "incident"!

Thank you