Your Cat Might Secretly Hate You, Here Are 6 Things You Could Be Doing Wrong

Are you a philofelist? You may adore your cat, but sometimes this affection is on one-way traffic. This is according to Mishelle Nagelschneider, an expert on all matters cats by her own account. The fact that she founded the Cat Behavior Clinic is, however, a testament to this claim.

Nagelschneider says that although your pet could never outrightly hate you, they sometimes could develop feelings of mistrust or fear toward you. As a cat lover, therefore, it is upon you to correctly interpret whatever signs your feline companion is giving and work towards remedying the situation.

Luckily for you, we’re here to help. So, how about checking out some of these signs?

Horizontal Tail

According to Russel Hartsein, a cat’s tail is more than just a tool used to maintain their balance. As the LA-based cat behaviorist puts it, it is also used as an outlet for certain emotions. He says that tail wrapping, the question mark shaped tail, and an upright one are all indicative of a positive mood.

A low, horizontal tail, however, is indicative of a cat in a state of fear, aggression, or retreat. It could also signal a hostile mood, and it’s up to you to figure out what could be the problem. Hartsein goes on to explain that the lower the tail, the more stress the cat is in.

The Ever-Hiding Cat

Jessa Paschke, another cat behaviorist, says that if a cat is hiding, then that pet isn’t happy. They are not comfortable with their immediate environment, and this could be brought on by several factors.

A hiding cat is not a happy cat

You could be having guests at your house making the pet uncomfortable, to which Paschke recommends getting the feline some personal space. But if the cat has been ever active then starts hiding all of a sudden, they could be coming down with an illness, and Paschke advises visiting a vet.

Biting

A biting cat is a resentful cat, everyone knows this. However, Nagelschneider insists that it is relatively common behavior for kittens, but also admits that an adult cat shouldn’t be biting. If you reach out to pet yours and they bite you, be sure that you’re not in the cat’s good books.

For kittens, biting is common behavior

Walking Away

Every cat owner knows that the first thing these pets do when you get home is run to you. They’re quite playful and after being alone for some time, they couldn’t be happier that you are back. But what it your cat acts uninterested?

If they turn down playtime over and over, then you’ve got a problem on your hands. Once or twice is normal, but more than that and you have a cat that’s not very enthusiastic towards you.

Hissing

Cat experts agree that if your adult cat is hissing, then the pet is upset about something, and they could possibly feel threatened. For kittens though, this could mean nothing. Nagelschneider says that the young one could just be doing it to develop the skill.

If your cat is hissing, he is definitely upset

Shutting You Out

Does your cat allow people, even strangers to pet it, but when it’s your turn they run? Well, ask Nagelschneider and she’ll tell you that the cat is beefing with you. This could be because you’re not feeding them right, or providing the best of living conditions.

Remedy all this, and you’ll see the pet build a relationship with you.