‘Play and fighting can sometimes look surprisingly similar’: How to tell the difference between play and aggression in cats

Why Does My Cat Play So Rough?

Playing with my kitty is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I do all I can to see her wound up with pupils dilated. My favorite thing to do is play peek-a-boo, hiding behind a corner. Another of my favorites is moving my hands or feet under the blankets, and then she pounces on me. Sometimes she will even sit up like a prairie dog and box with me. Once in a while, though, she can get pretty rough and bite and scratch. Sound familiar? Beli…

‘Play and fighting can sometimes look surprisingly similar’: How to tell the difference between play and aggression in cats

How do cats play with each other? Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and how you can help your feline friends build healthy social bonds