When a cat is angry, it may be due to many things. These things can be tricky, so it is important to know what they are before you can help your cat!
It may be hard to tell when a cat is angry. Some cats are higher in sensitivity to stress while others do not show any signs. But whether a cat shows signs of anger or not, the point is the same: To get his feelings out!
Some ways cats express anger includes meowing aggressively, rubbing their face into something hard, climbing onto or over anything with energy, digging with their claws, or even spitting!
Getting aware of when your cat is angry and dealing with the situation on your own may seem hard at first, but it will help save time in the future. Understanding what signs show up as anger and how to correct it can prevent future problems.
Ears
If your cat is looking unusually ears big or ears that are unusually long or oversized, there may be a reason.
Large ears can develop into a tail when the cat is young. When this happens, the back of the ear becomes lodged in the back of the head. This process usually occurs during pregnancy and afterwards to bring in more air.
This is not an issue that should be addressed as it corrects itself, but if it has happened with any age, then you can trim it off.
If your cat has an enlarged head, then perhaps there is a problem with drinking and/or eating habits. An overweight or overgrown kitty might also have health issues such as arthritis or metabolic problems.
Nose
When your cat is angry, he or she may hold his or her nose as if to smell something bad.
This is a way for your cat to communicate that something is bothering him or her. Your cat may do this during play, in frustration, or when feeling threatened.
To hold the nose position, your cat must push his nose into one side of his mouth and pull the other side of the mouth together. The front lip should be raised as the back lip drops.
This happens when your cat is uncomfortable with something and it doesn’t take anything to stop it!
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Angry at Other Cats: When another cats anger their kitty feels like this can be when they are fighting over food or territory. Or when one of them gets restless and tries to hurt the other. There have been times where both cats were hurt in fight ring incidents.
Tail
A angry cat will usually carry its tail up in a straight line and pull it nearly all the way out at the end.
This is a way of expressing anger. When a cat is angry, it will use this method to express its anger.
Another way to know if your cat is angry is by looking at their tail. A angry cat will look down at its tail as an expression of anger.
It may also rotate its tail or place one end in something like a water dish or litter box. These are ways it shows it is annoyed!
The last way to know if your kitty is angry is by watching how they interact with other cats. If they are hostile or protective, then you know they are in trouble.
Body
The way your cat looks or acts when angry. Some signs may be turning around and attacking someone or something, hiding, running away, or even confined to the kitchen or bathroom with only a few belongings.
Asking to do things in a playful manner may be a sign of how upset your cat is. For example, if your cat is frustrated when it wants to sit in front of you but you are not there to give it the pet gesture, then it may be trying to tell you that it is angry.
Kneading its paws and sitting on them lightly is a way it may be expressing its displeasure.
Hiding may indicate that your cat is beingprotected and/or/(concealed)s hurt feelings are being healed through negative expression. When one member of an angry pair feels hurt, the rest of the group helps carry that burden and/or/wounds up to protect what they believe is important to them.
Either way, try reasoning with their anger instead of letting it rule you.
Movement
A cat that is angry will be less likely to settle or rest comfortably. This may be due to the fact that the cat is worried or afraid.
A calm, relaxed cat will move little or not at all. This is because a cat who is angry may be stressed out or afraid.
A scared or stressed out cat will try to hide or flee, in some cases, stick their nose in a book and look through the pages. This is very indicative of a petAngry problem.
It is important to know when your angrier cats are okay. If you have little Anglers, they are probably okay as they rarely get aggressive. If you have big Cats like mine, then it may be time to get them checked into a facility where they can escape the stress of their environment and learn how to avoid conflict with other animals.
If you have a smaller Angler, check out our post on how to tell if your cat is calm and relaxed.
Make noise
If your cat is growling, hissing, or showing any other signs of anger, making noise can help identify if it is a positive or negative reaction.
Making noise is good for your cat! If he hears it more than once, then he knows there is something wrong.
Some noises cats make are unnoticed. For example, cats often purr when happy. So, if you always hear a happy cry from your cat, he may be trying to convince you that he’s okay.
Other noises cats make include meowing, hissing, and crying. Of these four sounds, only meowing and hissing might be noticeable to no one but your cat.
If you see any of the other sounds listed above, take action! Contacting the person or animal that hurt your cat can help prevent further damage.
Eyes
If your cat is looking angry, they may be warning you of something bad or confusing happening. This could be a cat looking ready to fight, or a human being angry with their cat.
Kittens are still learning how to use their eyes so keep an eye out for them. If they are looking straight ahead, in a calm demeanor, and the only sign of agitation is when they are examining something with interest, then they are fine.
If your cat is sitting up or climbing on you or any other person, then it is important to get help as soon as possible. Many top veterinary schools offer online programs that can help catch up consumers who cannot take care of their own cats.
Never attempt to punish your cat by hitting or shaking them unless they stop trying to get away.
Lips
When a cat is angry, its lips may be drawn back into a tight, angry shape. This may be due to chewing or licking at something.
Clues can be:
Knees may get extended and hard while the cat is in this angry mode. This is because they are fighting to control what gets consumed.
When the cat is relaxed, it may droopy its eyes and look more unproductive or even sad. This is because it was productive but something else got in its path and upset it.
A furious cat might try to fight back, which can lead to hair loss or injury due to their attempts to protect themselves. The most common hair loss situation is when a madcat tries to chase someone else's pet, resulting in hair loss and/or injury.
