Kittens Playing In The Snow

Kittens Playing In The Snow

What if you hear hissing, meowing or screeching? Well, sounds don't always mean that your cats are fighting. After all, cats don't use words, so all they have are sounds! And while hissing is usually meant as a warning, it can occur during play too. For example, one cat may hiss just to say they don't like something the other cat is doing and if the offending cat stops, play will continue. I've read other people say that when your cats are fighting, you'll know because it will be loud. But I always wondered how you're supposed to know how loud is loud? Especially if you don't really want it to get that bad! Well, basically, if you hear your cat's getting louder than what they were before, pay attention! Given the other signs you have to watch out for, you should be able to put together a good idea of whether your cats are fighting or playing.

But what if you're still unsure about whether your cats are playing or fighting? Maybe it's their first play/fight session together. I suggest you make a loud noise (clapping or shaking a can of coins) or spray a squirt of water on them (don't overdo it) so that they separate from one another and then watch their reactions after they've stopped. If one cat runs away and hides, it was probably a fight. If they both try to get back together, your cats were probably playing and confused as to why you made them stop (That is part of the reason why I said don't overdo it before, you definitely do not want to punish your cats for playing; it will make them really confused and probably even more scared of one another and of you too!).

Kittens Playing In The Snow